PAGE 4 H Wednesday, July 3, 2013
QV PROUD HOTLINE QVPROUD@AOL.COM COSTCO FANS: It is my understanding that COSTCO will open Thursday, July 11th. The new store is located at Highway 59 at University. LOOKING FOR A GIRLS’ SOFTBALL LEAGUE? Sienna Plantation Softball Association has their web site up for fall season registration. http://www.spsa. leaguetoolbox.com/league/ SAVE THIS WEB SITE: National Hurricane Center sports a tracker you can use to follow storms: www. nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones CITY SUMMER DAY CAMP: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Ages 5 thru 12. Contact: City Parks & Rec at 281-403-8637. Five sessions left. July 8th thru August 5th. QV PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT? Showing upward movement. For example: “updated” home $72 to $82 square foot. House needs “updating” or has major condition issues, $60 square foot. OTHER FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE PRICE: Golf course properties, homes are “beautifully” updated. “Move-in Ready”. GOOD STAGING: Has been known to reduce need for some updates if done well.
Great Market in QV “now”. REALTOR OPINIONS: Courtesy of Hal Elrod. LEAVING TOWN? Go on line to CITY web site and sign up for police patrol to stop at your house each day and walk the perimeter (if possible) to make sure house is secured. Then when you come home they will email you a report of their surveillance. www.missouricitytx.gov IT’S ISLAND TIME! Galveston Island Pass sold “exclusively” at WWW. GalvestonIslandPass.com . Save up to 40% off retail price. Passes valid 30 days after purchase. This “PASS” is your key to adventure and savings while exploring numerous attractions that make Galveston so special. Some Options: Family Fun Package, Nature Lovers Package and History Buffs Package. Go online and get the details. HELP PROUD SPONSOR QV PROJECTS: Mail your (tax deductible) donation of $25 or more to: Frost Bank, Lock box Department, Quail Valley PROUD, P. O. Box 367 Dept. 06, Houston, Texas 77001. QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Email the PROUD HOTLINE at QVProud@aol.com
E E Obit ua r i e s E E
FISH
Elizabeth Cassedy Fish On June 26, 2013 Beth passed into the everlasting and comforting arms of our Lord Jesus Christ after a lifelong battle with heart illness. She was born May 29, 1950 in Brookhaven, Mississippi as the daughter of Marion and William Cassedy. Beth was raised in Northern Virginia and moved to Texas in 1973 Preceded in death by her parents, brother Billy Jack Cassedy and a son Jonas Townshend Miller. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, David J. Fish of Missouri City , TX, daughter Stacey L. Miller of Los Angeles, CA, son Drew Miller and wife Ryan of Missouri City, TX and two step sons, John Fish of Houston, TX and Paul Fish and wife Crystena of Laguna Niguel, California. She is also survived by her sister Patricia Futvoye and husband Alan of Jackson, MS, and nine grandchildren – Cassedy and Jonas Miller, James Etzler, Christian, Braedon
and Rathe Fish, Caylen Starre and Caleb and Lila Falorio, nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Beth was an active member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Sugar Land, Texas, a graduate of Bellhaven University and recently retired after 25 years as the Business Manager of Fort Bend Dental Associates in Missouri City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made “in Memory of Beth Fish” to St Luke’s Hospital, MSC # 300, P.O. Box 4585, Houston, TX 77210-4585, with funds directed to the Heart Failure Education Fund. Beth’s family invites you to join them for a memorial visitation at Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 S. Kirkwood, Stafford, TX, Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The memorial service will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 4200 Cartwright Rd, Missouri City, TX on Monday July 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM.
THE STAR
See us online www.FortBendStar.com
H F O RT BE N D C E L EBRATES J U L Y 4 T H H
Missouri City’s 4th of July Celebration offers family fun and fireworks Missouri City invites citizens and families across the region to come and celebrate the 4th of July at the City’s 29th annual event that will feature a “Messy Station” for youngsters, a breath-taking zip line, and a spectacular fireworks show over the lake at Buffalo Run Park. Festivities at the Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd., will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.; the fireworks show begins around 9:15 p.m.
Children will have a blast at the “Messy Station”—for a $2 fee, participants can buy a can of silly string to use in a designated location. And, this year marks the first time that a zip line will be part of the event. To enjoy the scenic glide, participants will be safely connected to a zip line; a ride operator will open a rotating safety gate and “off you will go” on a 20-foot ride
through the air that will end at the Park’s main pavilion. Other attractions at this year’s 4th of July Celebration include a moonwalk, a rock wall and two mechanical bulls. All proceeds will benefit the Mayor’s Youth Commission. Bring the entire family along and don’t forget the blankets and lawn chairs to view the fantastic fireworks! Food will be available
for purchase. Parking is available nearby at Thurgood Marshall High School. Missouri City prohibits the use of fireworks inside City limits; it is also illegal to transport or store fireworks within City limits. City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4; residents who participate in the Municipal Solid Waste Program will receive regular pickup service.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
City of Meadows Place is ready for 4th of July fun By Karen Daniels
Break out the red, white and blue! City of Meadows Place will be holding their annual 4th of July Parade this Thursday at 10:00am and they want you to make plans to attend the "best hometown parade around." This year the Meadows Elementary School celebrates their 40th year. The
five living principals will be this year's honored parade marshals. The City of Meadows Place would also like to honor its active military citizens. If you, or an active family member, will be in town during the 4th of July they would like for you to participate in the parade. There is a new line-up location at Sugar Grove Church of Christ's East parking lot,
located at 11600 West Airport, for the participants and their non-motorized entries. Trophies will be given for Best Youth, Best Spirit, and Best Commercial by the Parks & Recreation department at the end of the parade. The judges are looking for patriotism, simplicity, originality, creativity, and community spirit. Get there by 9:30am for the judging.
The parade route travels from City Hall down Dorrance to Mulholland, left on Mulholland, and left on Brighton, concluding at McGrath Park. Afterwards, free water and snow cones will be provided by Sugar Grove Church of Christ. Bring your family, a picnic, a fishing pole, and celebrate this holiday with your fellow neighbors.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
“Games of our forefathers”July 4th at George Ranch Historical Park On Thursday, July 4th, George Ranch Historical Park presents Games of Our Forefathers, a special Independence Day Celebration with various activities throughout the day that are sure to be great fun for the whole family. At 10:45 a.m., a vintage wheel parade featuring historic bicycles, will start by the George Yard. Anyone who
would like to participate on foot can join the group just past the Dry Creek Bridge at the large oak tree on the right side. The ride will end in the Davis House Yard where a reading of the Declaration of Independence will commence at 11:30am. The July 4th Hot Dog Feast will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the George Yard. Learn about the history of the All-American hot dog and all of its yummy
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Susgar Land Police Dept. to target highway impaired driving during July 4 holiday
Sugar Land police will Convicted first-time DWI target drunk driving during the offenders face penalties that upcoming holiday weekend. include fines up to $2,000, The Fourth of July holiday six months in jail and loss of enforcement is funded by driver's licenses for up to a year. the Texas Department of The STEP grant also provides Transportation (TxDOT) through overtime for year-round speed a Selective Traffic Enforcement compliance in targeted areas, Program (STEP) grant. The an extra resource that does not STEP grant is administered affect SLPD's normal operations. through H-GAC and provides Speeding continues to overtime funds for enhanced be the number one factor DWI enforcement during contributing to accidents within holiday weekends when there Sugar Land, accounting for has traditionally been more 52 percent of all crashes that alcohol-related traffic incidents. occurred in October 2012. "Driving while impaired by The police department uses alcohol or drugs is not worth the crash data, speed surveys risk," said Sgt. Daryl Stroud, of and information supplied SLPD's traffic division. "You by residents to identify are putting your life and the those areas where additional ous positions such lives of others on the line." enforcement is needed. as State Convention Delegate, Senatorial Convention Delegate, and other notable positions. Marilyn Smith Walsh Glover peacefully entered into God’s care and eternal rest on June 27, 2013. Left in God’s care to cherish her memory and to continue her legacy is a devoted and loving husband, Albert Glover; sons, Calvin Glenn Smith, Bertram Glover, and Brian (Shirlette) Glover; her mother, Ms. Viola Smith; one sister, Rose Marie Bell; and brothers, Melvin (Helen) Smith, and James Smith; grandchildren, Maya Glover, Calvin Glenn Smith II, Cameron Samuel Smith; a godson, Construction recently began on the extension of University Boulevard from Adrian Taylor, a host of nieces, State Highway 6 near Sam’s Club to U.S. Highway 90A. Completion is nephews, friends, and neighbors. expected during the summer of 2014. The $5 million project is intended Her father, Melvin Sam Smith, to improve mobility by providing a north-south corridor connecting a daughter, Akua Walsh, and a State Highway 6 at the Riverstone Subdivision to U.S. Highway 90A. grandchild, Trenton Lavais pre- University Boulevard North is one of several projects included in the ceded her in eternal rest. Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Program and the Transportation Visitation 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 Improvement Program. The project is jointly funded by the Texas a.m. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Department of Transportation, Fort Bend County and the city of Sugar Windsor Village UMC, 6000 Land. Pictured (L-R) during a recent groundbreaking ceremony are Sugar Heatherbrook Drive, Friday, Land Executive Director of Community Development James Callaway; July 5, 2013. Interment, Hous- Sugar Land Assistant City Manager Karen Daly; Steve Barefield, of ton Memorial Gardens. In lieu Texas Sterling Construction; Sugar Land City Councilmember Himesh of flowers, the family requests Gandhi; Rick Kronenberger, PE, of PTP Transportation, LLC; Sugar that donations be made to Fort Land Executive Director of Management Services Mike Goodrum; Sugar Bend Women’s Center or to Fort Land City Councilmember Harish Jajoo; Sugar Land Construction Bend Child Advocate. Arrange- Inspector Ed Orozco; Sugar Land Mayor James Thompson; Sugar Land ments provided by McCoy and City Engineer Chris Stuebing; Sugar Land City Councilmembers Amy Harrison Funeral Home, Inc., Mitchell and Bridget Yeung; Mark Heidaker, of PTP Transportation, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., LLC; Sugar Land City Manager Allen Bogard; Jon Harper, of Texas 77021, 713-659-7618. Sterling Construction; and Sugar Land Construction Services Manager Jimmy Vandever.
variations. Cost for the meal is $13.50 for adults ages 13 and older; $10 for children ages 5-12 and $4 for children 4 and under. At 1:30 p.m., the Park will host its 1st annual cobbler eating contest at the George House. Contestants young and old are invited and will
be separated by age group. Cost to enter the contest is 25 cents per person. This is a contest of speed, not quantity. The first person to clear their plate is the winner! For more information, call (281) 343-0218 or e-mail info@ georgeranch.org for details.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Fort Bend County libraries to observe Independence Day All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Regular library hours will resume on Friday, July 5. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.
lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
SPECIAL FEATURES
E E E E E E
AUGUST 2013 FORT BEND / KATY BUSINESS JOURNAL
GLOVER
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Marilyn Smith Walsh Glover, was born in Galveston, Texas, Galveston, County, on April 8, 1945, and placed in the care of loving parents, Melvin Sam Smith (deceased) and Viola Smith. She attended Lincoln High School in La Marque, Texas, and graduated with honors in1963. She attended Prairie View A&M University and the University of Houston. Marilyn later embarked upon a successful business career in Human Resources at Control Data Corporation, a top 500 company. Marilyn was an active leader, a participant, and an advocate for women and children in Fort Bend County for more than two (2) decades. She served as President of the YMCA Board of Directors; Vice President of the Board for the Fort Bend Independent School District; Board member for the Fort Bend Women’s Center, Fort Bend Literacy Council, Fort Bend Family Health Center, Child Advocacy Board, and past President of the Advisory Council for Child Advocates of Fort Bend County. She was the first recipient of the “Partners in Courage” award given by the State of Texas for volunteer dedication. She served in many other capacities in Fort Bend County. She was politically active at the local, state, and national levels serving in vari-
University Boulevard North completion expected in 2014
We have reached a historic high with Women as the main breadwinner -and leaders of the community. Call Barbara J. Carlson to tell her your story to the top!
COSMETIC DENTISTRY Where you can find the best dentist services in Fort Bend and the Katy area. Advertise in our Special Feature section in our August Issue.
To advertise, please call Barbara J. Carlson Office 281-690-4204 • Cell 281-687-9426 barbara@fortbendbusinessjournal.com
Fort Bend/Katy