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Storm in the tea (party) cup Hyatt Place regrets decision tion of America (SIOA) at the Sugar Land Community Center on Oct. 18. Geller spoke at the meeting and signed copies her book “Stop Islamization of America.” The previous day, Hyatt Place management canceled the scheduled event, citing business concerns. The Sugar Land Democrats Club and the Fort Bend County Democratic Party held a protest demonstration against Geller, stating that she was anti-Muslim and was spreading hate. The demonstrators included Farha Ahmed, a Republican and Muslim activisti from Sugar Land, who carried a placard stating Republican Against Bigotry. Below, Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair Steve Brown is seen with fellow demonstrators.

Bill Moore, left, of the Sugar Land Tea party, welcomes Pamela Geller, the execu-

The Fort Bend County Republican Party website was hacked last week and is down since then. County Party Chair tive director of the American Sharon Roberts says she will Freedom Defense Initiative file a formal complaint with (AFDI) and its Stop Islamiza- the police for an investigation.

The Hyatt management on Oct. 20 issued a statement regarding the cancellation of the Sugar Land Tea party meeting. “We’ve received several comments about the event that was recently relocated from Hyatt Place Houston/ Sugar Land. In a recent phone conversation with the event organizer, we apologized for not working hard enough with the group to address concerns about potential business disruptions the way we should have to find a resolution. Hyatt respects the diversity of opinions expressed by guests and visitors at our hotels, and we do not make business decisions based on a guest’s or a group’s political or religious views. This group, like all guests or groups, is welcome at Hyatt hotels, and we would work closely with them in an effort to address any concerns that may arise with future events.” Said Geller in a statement:

also watered mosquito larvae, which have hatched and seem to be feeding 24/7. With a lot more mosquitoes drawing blood these days, Missouri City and Stafford stepped up their spraying efforts as of Monday evening and Sugar Land’s additional spraying starts Tuesday evening. Sugar Land uses a contrac-

Local attorney Himesh Gandhi has announced his candidacy for the Sugar Land City Council at large position in the May 2012 local election. “This is an exciting time to live in Sugar Land, one of the premier cities in Texas. We are on the threshold of a new era of expanded growth and success as exciting as any we have seen in the past two decades. I am passionate about contributing to the prosperity of Sugar Land. As a member of the Sugar Land community for over twenty years, I have witnessed firsthand our City’s ongoing success, due in large to the careful planning, expertise and wisdom of city leaders,” says Gandhi. “To continue this legacy of leadership, ensuring Sugar tor who puts larvacide in the Land’s best days are still ahead city’s ditches and storm sewers – I am pleased to announce my to kill the mosquito larvae and candidacy for Sugar Land City follows that application with Council. spraying. “I believe my unique expeVehicle mounted spray rience and range of qualificaunits cover Sugar Land street tions will enable me to well rights of way for a distance of represent the citizens of Sugar up to 300 feet from the street, Land.” depending on weather condiAs the next At-Large CounSee MOSQUITO, Page 3 cilman, Gandhi says he will focus on strategically moving Sugar Land forward through financial accountability, quali-

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AFDI/SIOA accordingly called upon the Hyatt to apologize “for its capitulation to the enemies of freedom, and to hold sensitivity training sessions for all its employees to teach them the value of the freedom of speech and the truth about the jihad threat facing the U.S. and the West.” AFDI/SIOA offers diversity and sensitivity training to corporations and government agencies at the local, state and national levels. AFDI/SIOA’s diversity training is designed to help these entities understand the jihad threat in all its different manifestations, including Islamic supremacist cultural initiatives to assert Islamic law and practice in the American workplace. It helps them protect their business practices in the face of demands for special accommodation for Muslim employees. (More on Page 4) —SESHADRI KUMAR

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The mosquito menace By BARBARA FULENWIDER The Houston area almost but not quite escaped having a huge infestation of mosquitoes this year. Until Oct. 9, when as much as three inches of rain fell in some locations, the drought had kept the mosquito problem at bay. The rain not only saved yards, plants, trees and numerous green public spaces, it

“Another venue was found and the event went on as planned, but the Hyatt cancellation raised important issues regarding the freedom of speech and the truth about Islamic supremacism and terrorism.” “The Hyatt did issue a qualified apology, but not for allowing the freedom of speech to be subverted by Islamic supremacist entities bent on covering up the truth about the Islamic jihad terror threat. Rather, it apologized only for “not working hard enough with the group to address concerns about potential business disruptions the way we should have to find a resolution.” The Hyatt’s cancellation of the Geller event was all the more egregious in light of the Hyatt corporation’s hosting of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and of the Muslim Brotherhoodlinked Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), she said.

Gandhi ty development and an emphasis on city services and public safety. As a partner in a Sugar Land law firm, Gandhi has a solid legal background and extensive business experience in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County. He has been an active participant in Sugar Land government, serving as a member of many committees. Currently, Gandhi serves on the Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission and was a member of the recent Redistricting Committee. He has also served on the Sugar Land 4B Corporation for economic development and on the Building Standards Commission. In addition to his communi-

ty service for the City of Sugar Land, Gandhi is a graduate of several Sugar Land citizen awareness programs including Sugar Land 101, the Sugar Land Citizens Fire Academy, and the Sugar Land Citizens Police Academy. “Our City has forged a clear path toward maintaining state and national prominence. I look forward to bringing a renewed energy to City Council and keeping Sugar Land a premier destination for families and businesses alike. I want to make certain we protect the interests of our citizens through public safety and emphasize the fundamentals of our city services. “As your city councilman, I will work hard to ensure that development does not override the interests of our citizens and that we protect the balance between economic development and quality of life,” says Gandhi. Gandhi is currently the Vice Chairman of the Arc of Fort Bend, a special needs advocacy organization, and Chairman of the Indo-American Forum of Fort Bend. He is active in the Sugar See GANDHI, Page 3

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Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. for over ten years has performed puppet shows to elementary students throughout Fort Bend County. The performances began Oct. 17 and ran through Oct. 28. The “Don’t Say YES When You Really Mean NO!” puppet shows, performed by FBRC staff, taught the dangers of smoking, why you should say NO, and how you can say NO, through sing-a-longs. The show also covered bullying, peer pressure and refusal skills. Fort Bend Regional Council has served Fort Bend County for 35 years striving for the goal that young people grow up drug free. FBRC’s youth counselors are on 30 school campuses where they teach students the skills to stand against the immeasurable pressure to try drugs. For more information, contact Irene Wisner at 281-207-2409, iwisner@ Missouri City Green Missouri City Green volfortbendcouncil.org or visit unteers lent their hands and www.fortbendcouncil.org shovels to Missouri City’s City Forester Paul Wierzbicki’s native shrub planting IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED at the Missouri City Branch library, 1530 Texas Parkway, VOTER IN THE STATE OF on Saturday, October 8. The volunteers planted 30 TEXAS, PLEASE GO TO THE plants – a variety of turk’s caps and lantanas – near the young POLLS ON NOVEMBER 8, “Freedom Tree” live oak in front of the library (planted FOR 2011 AND VOTE by Wierzbicki last year). The City Forester said, “These PROPOSITION 10. types of native shrubs serve as a nice habitat for butterflies

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and hummingbirds. Missouri City Green’s volunteers’ contribution makes a positive difference in the community.” Not only do the plantings provide habitat and aesthetic beauty, but in the end help save labor time, and costs, according to Missouri City Green volunteer, Angie Sanders. “Now that this very small median has tons of useful and quite lovely plants, maintenance crews no longer need to mow or take their weedwackers to this area on a regular basis because the whole strip has been mulched. Plus – these

PROPOSITION 10 WILL READ AS FOLLOWS ON THE BALLOT: The constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office. FURTHER EXPLANATION: The amendment would revise the “resign to run” provision in Texas law, extending the length of time elected officials may serve in office once they announce their candidacy for another office. Some say this is to address the filing deadline that was bumped to December, from January. If the proposition is adopted, elected officials may announce plans to run for a different office one year and one month — rather than just one year, as the law currently states, before their term ends — without having to resign their post.

native plants are pretty hardy and usually can withstand the sometimes harsh weather we get here.” Missouri City-area residents who are interested in green spaces and parks, trees and native plants, recycling or hiking and biking trails are encouraged to get involved with Missouri City Green. For questions or more information, log onto www.missouricitygreen.org or email info@ misssouricitygreen.org. Above, Megan LeGrue, Angie Sanders, Donna Hogan, David Pay. The Fort Bend Boys Choir is gearing up for its 8th walka-thon. Called Walk in Concert with the Fort Bend Boys Choir, this walk-a-thon will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. in Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land. Participants will complete a 3-mile walk and of course, receive a walk-a-thon t-shirt. Proceeds will help fund the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s five music programs, including scholarships. Businesses who would like to support the Fort Bend Boys Choir can call the choir office at (281) 240-3800 for details. You can also find more information at www.fbbctx.org.

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News Princeton Review recognizes UHV business school as one of best in nation (22 percent of the 294) that appear on one or more of the book’s ranking lists. UHV was ranked 61st in admissions selectivity and 75th in the academic experience category. “Efficiency and convenience define the University of Houston-Victoria Master of Business Administration,” the Review stated. “No matter what your previous preparation or current time restraints, you can get a quality education from this regional college.” UHV business student comments included praise for cutting-edge classes, solid preparation in general management and the global economy, the faculty’s realworld credentials, focus on state-of-the-art practices, and relevance of studies to today’s business world. Students also gave high marks for UHV’s flexible scheduling, rigor of online courses, accessibility of faculty members, and professional administration and student services staff. Whether taking face-toface or online courses, students gave positive comments on faculty and accessibility. “Face-to-face classes are usually in the evening, which helps most employed students to attend classes after work,” one commented. Another noted accessibility, adding that

classes are offered online and at the University of Houston System at Sugar Land and UH System at Cinco Ranch. Lastly, students were pleased with the curriculum that includes comprehensive coursework in economics, management, finance, marketing and leadership, with one praising “an excellent entrepreneurial and economic development focus.” UHV President Philip Castille said the consistency of the honors given to the School of Business Administration shows a concentrated commitment to excellence. “The faculty and staff all work to offer the best education possible in conjunction with UHV’s commitment to affordability,” Castille said. “Their dedication to the students is manifested in rankings like this from the Princeton Review.” University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator said the ranking reflects well on the faculty, staff and students of UHV, as well as on its leadership. “Throughout the UH System, we strive for excellence in all areas of higher education,” Khator said. “I offer my congratulations to Dr. Niroomand and the faculty and staff of the UHV School of Business Administration.”

Spirituality Bhuchar re-elected to statewide Association Board Seminar: The Texas Association of Legislative Agenda and StuFr. Mathew School Boards (TASB) has re- dent Leadership Program in elected Sonal Bhuchar of Fort FBISD under the auspices of Linn speaks Bend ISD to a three-year term the board.

A Customer Appreciation Sidewalk Sale will be held at Tri-City Churches Resale Shop 425 Stafford Run Road, on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m – 5 p.m. Find incredible bargain prices on everything from baby clothes to furniture, and holiday decorations galore! There will be special discounts throughout the day. Tri-City Churches Resale Shop has been a mainstay in the community for over 35 years, and for the past 20 years the Resale Shop has been the primary source of financial support for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. All of the proceeds from the Resale Shop are used to fund the programs and services provided by East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, such as the food pantry, financial assistance program and back to school supplies. By shopping at Tri- City Churches Resale Shop you are helping our Fort Bend neighbors in need. Services provided by East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. have been helping families in crisis since 1990. The Food Pantry and Financial Assistance Program assist over 3,000 Fort Bend residents a month.

For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Houston-Victoria School of Business Administration is ranked by The Princeton Review as one of the top business schools in the country. UHV is featured in the education service company’s 2012 edition of its book, “The Best 294 Business Schools,” published earlier this month. “We recommend the UHV School of Business Administration to readers of our book and users of our site, www. PrincetonReview.com, as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn an MBA,” said Robert Frank, senior vice president and publisher. “We chose the 294 business schools in this book based on our high opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data we collect from the schools.” The publication also considers the candid opinions of students attending the schools. The students rate and report on their campus experiences in a company survey. Farhang Niroomand, dean of the UHV School of Business Administration, said the honor shows the school’s commitment to rigorous, quality instruction that is relevant to today’s business world. “Though we are not a large

Join Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for the Second Annual Spirituality Seminar on Monday, October 31. The keynote speaker this year is Father Mathew Linn. Father Linn is a member of the Association of Christian Therapists and has advanced degrees in sociology, spirituality and theology. Fr. Matt Linn, S.J. will speak on the central theme of “Don’t Forgive Too Soon.” Chaplain Bill Bross, Director of Spiritual Care and Values Integration for Methodist Sugar Land Hospital says, “This is a unique opportunity for clergy and healthcare professionals in our area to interact, share experiences and learn from one another.” The seminar will be held at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital on October 31, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Main Pavilion Conference Center. To RSVP or for more information, call the Spiritual Care and Values Integration Department at 281-2747164 or email SNBowman@ tmhs.org.

Gandhi From Page 1 Land Cultural Arts Foundation, the Sugar Land Exchange Club, and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Legal Counsel from 2009-2011. A graduate of Clements High School, Gandhi received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University and received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. He is a partner in the law firm of Hrbacek & Gandhi, P.C. He and his wife, Farrah, reside in Telfair with their dog, Dinky. For more information on the Himesh Gandhi Campaign, visit www.HG2012. com.

Niroomand school, we take a very global view of business education,” Niroomand said. “We focus on hiring diverse faculty members who are experienced in the business world and who bring solid academic credentials and expertise. It’s an honor to be recognized for the sixth straight year.” The publication features two-page profiles of each of the schools with information about academics, student life and admissions, plus ratings for academics, selectivity and career-placement services. The book includes ranked lists of the top business schools in 11 categories. Ten lists are based on surveys of 19,000 students attending the schools profiled in the book, and one list is based solely on institutional data. UHV is one of 67 schools

on the TASB Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 4G. Bhuchar has been a trustee on the Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) Board since May 2006. During her tenure, she has served as secretary and president. Her involvement with the district preceded her election to the board. Bhuchar is a member of the FBISD School Health Advisory Committee and the Fort Bend Education Foundation, where she was secretary in 2005 and chaired the Districtwide Diversity Initiative in 2006–08. She is a past member of the Community Relations and Partnerships Advisory Board and the G/T Parent Advisory Committee. She has chaired and collaborated on various FBISD projects, including WATCH, a health education initiative. In addition, she was responsible for spearheading the first-ever

Mosquito From Page 1 The EPA-approved Scourge is effective for approximately 30 minutes. “The other half of the battle is what residents can do,” said Doug Adolph, Sugar Land’s assistant communications director. The city’s web site reminds citizens to dump all standing water, clean gutters of debris and standing water, repair leaky plumbing and outside faucets, wading pools, pet food dishes, stock ornamental ponds with mosquito eating fish, don’t wash lawn clippings into storm sewers and drain water from tree holes and stumps or fill them. Also, change the water in bird baths and flower vases every few days, clear ditches of debris and weeds, report illegal dumping of tires and don’t let water collect in the bottom of garbage cans. To combat the current mosquito problem, Missouri City

Her volunteer activities extend into the community as well. She is on the board of directors for the Sugar Land Exchange Club and the Child Advocacy Council. She served on the City of Sugar Land Economic Development Council Board, Fort Bend County Medical Society Alliance, Indian Doctor’s Association Auxiliary, Indo American Charity Foundation, and the Texas Medical Association Alliance. In 2001, she was nominated for the Aeros Woman of the Year award. A physical therapist, Bhuchar opened her private practice, Therapeutic Concepts, in 2005. TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local public school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.8 million public school students.

Mosquito Facts All mosquitoes must have water to develop. One tablespoon of water breeds more than 200 mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can complete their life cycle in four days. Only the female mosquito bites because a blood meal allows her to produce viable eggs. The itching caused by a mosquito comes from saliva injected to prevent the blood from clotting. will add an additional spraying this week with the city’s in-house spray unit, which will spray half the city and Quail Valley Golf Course on Monday and the other half on Wednesday. On Tuesday and Thursday the city’s contractor will spray all communities from 8:30 p.m.

Loving Friends Meet Loving Friends, a social group of men and women who lost their spouses will meet on Tuesday November 15th, 5:30 p.m. at Sweetwater Country Club. The goal of the group is to meet new people for fellowship, dinner and entertainment. After a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, the group will be entertained by the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Choir. The choir’s joy in sharing their own style of music is what makes them so popular today. Their songs ignite hope, faith, and love of everyone that listens to their performances. Valet parking is available and reservations are required by calling Georgia Lawson at 281-438-5224.

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Opinion The View from Sugar Land Picking the losers By RUSSELL JONES After Sunday’s announcement of Libya’s liberation and creation of a new government, its future was dimmer than ever. The chairman of the interim government proclaimed that Sharia, the Islamic code, would be the source of future law. As if to demonstrate his determination, Mustafa Abdul-Jalil immediately issued a decree reinstating polygamy, continuing a ban on alcohol, and prohibiting interest on bank loans. Sounding as though he was about to occupy Wall Street, he assured his listeners that,”Interest creates disease and hatred among people.” Not surprisingly, Obama took credit for the fall of Gaddafi. After “leading from behind” throughout the revolution, official American policy now assures immediate antagonism by insisting upon an investigation of the official version of Gaddafi’s death. Undoubtedly, the dictator’s captors are Libya’s greatest heroes of the last four decades. Proving them to be murderers and insisting upon punishment will do nothing to assure American influence on the country’s future. A video released Sunday showed a fighter bragging that he had shot Gaddafi in order to keep him from being tried. Most likely he will be featured soon on his friends’ shoulders in a parade through Tripoli. Announced by Clinton, American support of an investigation into Gaddafi’s death was an overnight flip-flop. Her sudden concern for the rule of law was a more measured response than her initial comments to a CBS reporter. “We came, we saw, he died,” followed by one of her famous cackles, was probably the more honest analysis. One can only imagine the behindthe-scenes criticisms endured before swallowing her pride and announcing America’s reconsid-

Jones ered policy. In an interview with Fox, she declined to comment on her earlier statement. Gaddafi’s death emboldened demonstrators in Yemen and Syria, popular uprisings in both intensifying over the weekend. Yet, there is no reason to expect that the administration will do anything but follow; i.e. lead from behind. Supporting protesters in Yemen would be nothing less than another betrayal of a loyal American ally. President Saleh’s cooperation in targeting al Qaeda operatives, including al-Awlaki earlier this month, has been unwavering, despite strong internal pressures, including multiple assassination attempts since the beginning of the Arab Spring. On the other hand, assistance to the protesters in Syria would be nothing short of an affront against Iran, a step which Obama has refused to take in his three years in office. Despite Iran almost certainly having achieved nuclear status on his watch and having attempted to assassinate the Saudi ambassador on American soil, Obama has been unwilling to take any action less subtle than an ineffective economic boycott. This week’s announcement that American troops will be entirely out of Iraq by the end of

the year assures that Iran will be given a free hand in the region for the remainder of Obama’s tenure. The decision, coming even as Turkey attacked Kurds inside northern Iraq, highlights Obama’s disdain for exercising American influence against Iran and in the Middle East generally. Having promised his liberal base that he would end the Iraqi war, the continued presence of the small force there recommended by his generals was an anathema to Obama. The alMaliki government’s insistence upon sovereign autonomy in dealing with American troop disciplinary matters gave Obama the excuse needed to simply pull the plug. On Sunday Tunisians went to the polls to elect a replacement for the first government to fall during the Arab Spring. As this column is being written, it appears that Islamists will prevail. The happy result is that democracy wins out. The unhappy reality is that another government antagonistic to the United States may emerge. Is there any reason to expect a different result in Libya? Or in Egypt, once the army allows free elections, if ever? Or in Yemen, if President Saleh is ultimately removed? For that matter, why should a different result be expected in Iraq, where 4400 Americans have lost their lives and 32,000 have been maimed? Obama announced an end to the war, not a victory. Granted, we leave a democracy in place, but one surrounded by and infiltrated with many who hate America. Is it naive to expect it to survive? Jones served as a member of the Sugar Land City Council from 2003 through June, 2011. He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

Musings: Imagination By JANICE SCANLAN Children don’t usually have many early childhood memories, and memories become fewer the earlier the age. Except for one, my memories earlier than 4 are about books, my parents reading to me, and the wonderful illustrations and words that captured my imagination. In fact, many of the books I remember are still in print, illustrated the same, and still evoke 60 years later delight. That certainly supports research showing the lasting impact of habits developed by age 3. East Fort Bend is fortunate to be a pioneer in a literacy program that targets children under 5. Now that Rotary International is nearing its goal to irradiate polio worldwide, they have chosen two worthy areas, literacy and pure water, to make the world a better place. Rather than dictate or develop programs, Rotary chooses to partner with existing programs and let its member groups choose their interests. So the East Fort Bend Oyster Creek and Sunrise 59 Rotaries are sponsoring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library that mails an age appropriate book each month to each child. This program requires that any child in a Zip Code sponsored who applies be provided books. Oyster Creek piloted the program in Stafford, but it was too good for just one area so they expanded to Missouri City and Fresno.

Scanlan Sunrise 59 Rotary sponsors zip code 77053 which is Houston area in Fort Bend. Local Rotarian Ivan Butterfield is a passionate champion for this program. He is so excited by what he sees and hears from parents and educators that he founded the Butterfield Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3). His vision is to have Rotary sponsored programs in all of Texas. Research shows that children who have reading skills prior to entering school have a 20% better chance of being successful. Reading together creates better family relationships. Lessons from books develop character, good students. The part I love is the imagination, and Dolly Parton knows something personally about imagination. Being a poor child the imagination reading gave her fueled her discipline for success. It’s not surprising that the first book in the program is “The Little Engine that Could.” They are

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age appropriate after that. The books belong to the child and the only questions asked are Parent or guardians Name, child’s name and birthday, and address. The only thing that could rule a child out is not being in a sponsored ZIP code. So far ZIPS covered in Fort Bend are 77477, 77459, 77489, 77545, and 77053. As Mr. Butterfield said, “Many parents tell us they could not afford to buy a book a month and how important ownership and being able to repeat the story is to a young child.” As children grow older, they can share and read their books with friends and siblings. You can sign up confidentially online by going to http://imaginationlibrary.com/ . If you don’t have a computer, our public libraries do for the public to use. Imagine what a difference having children better prepared could make in the Fort Bend schools? I was so impressed by the things Dolly Parton foundation have thought through as well as the cost effectiveness of the program, mailing and all -- $28 per child per year. If you would like to invest in our future, contact Ivan Butterfield at 281 431-2254. Or contact janicescanlan@clear.net or learn more at http://traction. typepad.com/musings

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Specializing in sports in early age causes more serious injuries By THOMAS J. PARR, M.D. For some years now, pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons have noticed a growing trend for children to start specializing in one sport at a much earlier age than before. The reason we are have taken note of this reality is because we are seeing more serious injuries at earlier ages. It is enough of a problem that it warrants discussion. Because of the structure and culture of today’s organized youth sports systems, parents are inclined to select one primary sport for their sons and daughters at a rather early age, rather than trying to give them a broad experience in a variety of sports. These organizations are often designed to develop highly competitive, “elite” athletes as rapidly as possible. Along with that, many youth sports no longer just confine themselves to just one “season”. Furthermore, young athletes often can play in more than one league, sometimes with competitive seasons overlapping. The size of the high schools in a community is also a factor. Smaller schools, with fewer students available to play sports, tend to be more supportive of athletes who play multiple sports, as compared to very large high schools

LETTER

We want to especially thank everyone who came and supported the Pamela Geller event on Oct. 18. Geller’s efforts to protect America and its entire citizenry from being destroyed by a most radical ideology and the practice of Jihad are nothing less than heroic. Thank you, Pamela. You truly are the Paul Revere of our generation. For those that may not have heard, the Hyatt Place Hotel in Sugar Land made the decision to cancel the Geller event being held by the Sugar Land Tea Party, the day before it was scheduled, because of the threat of protest from one group. Yet the Hyatt has provided accommodations for one of the most dangerous men in the world, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whenever he comes to New York. At another Hyatt in Richardson, Texas on July 27, 2011, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) held a meeting where, “Dr. Tariq Ramadan” (previously

Parr with a more substantial pool of athletes from which to choose. Television broadcasting of major sports events, including the Olympics and major professional sports, tends to give the impression that achieving such lofty athletic goals can be within one’s reach just by concentrating on one sport early to “gain an edge.” This also goes hand-in-hand with the pressure on high school students to win college athletic scholarships. Available time for sports affects this trend as well. During the school year, practices and games must be worked in around academic demands. Parents also have to set aside time to provide transportation to practices and games. And if there are several children in the family, available time can become even more limited with potential conflicting

banned from the U.S - http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariq_ Ramadan), the grandson of Hassan al-Banna, the founding father of the Muslim Brotherhood, spoke. According to the testimony of two members of the North Texas Tea Party, who wanted to peacefully view what was going on from outside the CAIR meeting area, where they were in the lobby of the Hyatt, sitting on a bench, talking quietly, with no protests signs, disturbing no one, yet were asked to leave and escorted out by police. A number of you have spoken out and let your voices be heard in emails, phone calls, letters, and personal visits with the Hyatt management. A vice president from the Hyatt did call one of our board members to make an apology. Unfortunately what happened here in Sugar Land is symptomatic of the misinformation that is put forth in the media on a daily basis and as Geller said, so many know so little. We have come to a seri-

schedules. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine have looked at this trend of early sports specialization, and both now discourage it, strongly believing early specialization increases the risks for injury. As the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons points out, “Children are not just small adults. Their bones and joints are still growing and need special care when injured or over-used. Otherwise, young conditions like ‘Little League Elbow’ or even broken bones can become problems that continue into adulthood.” James R. Andrews, MD, president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine has been quoted as saying “Injuries we used to never see until the athletes were in the college or professional ranks, we are now seeing in kids 14, 15, and 16 years of age....That has gotten our attention.” Dr. Darren L. Johnson, of the University of Kentucky’s Dept of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has discussed the cultural pressures of our present day youth sports system. “Many times, I have exSee INJURIES, Page 6

ous point in time in America when people and corporations like the Hyatt would suppress freedom of speech and deny access to a tea party group and a speaker like Pamela Geller, who heroically led the opposition against the Ground Zero Mosque, but welcome Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and CAIR. As Geller said, “Truth is the new hate speech.” We want America to be a refuge of freedom for everyone. The U.S. Constitution, one of the greatest documents ever written, gives us that freedom. As Sharia law is gradually filtered into our communities, which is happening right now, it will be unnoticed by most, until it is too late and America will be no more. It will not be easy, but with Americans like you and like Geller, there is hope. To learn more about Pamela Geller, visit her site at Atlas Shrugs. Bill Moore Sugar Land Tea Party Organizing for Liberty

Protesters defend action To the Editor: I find few words of love in Pamela Geller’s website. In her own words, “Islam is not a race. This is an ideology. This is an extreme ideology, the most radical and extreme ideology on the face of the earth.” I strongly agree with the editor’s view that free speech is important and give thanks to the Fort Bend Independent newspaper for publishing the notice of the Sugar Land Tea Party event. The Sugar Land Democrats Club has no complaint with the City of Sugar Land renting the Community Center to the Sugar Land Tea Party for the Pamela Geller event. Freedom of speech is vitally important no matter if we agree or not with the subject or messenger. We also never complained about the Hyatt Place Hotel in Sugar Land holding the event. The Sugar Land Democrats Club never contacted the Hyatt Place Hotel management. The owners of the Hyatt Place

Hotel are free to set business practices as they see fit. They cancelled the event as a business decision. The Hyatt Place Hotel hopefully respects diversity of all people. Would you want to support the Hyatt Place Hotel if they held events for the Nazi Party or the Klu Klux Klan? Bigotry is not good for business. The Sugar Land Democrats Club held the protest to stand up for our diverse community of Sugar Land because we strongly feel that the message of Pamela Geller will only divide our community. For the past three years, the Anti-Defamation League has declared Sugar Land as a “Community of Respect.” We were not protesting in hopes to shut down the speech. We protested for our right to clearly show the community of Sugar Land that we stand for diversity and respect in our community. We were not surprised to see a few Republicans join us for our protest. We do call

for public statements from our elected leaders and candidates on their position on Pamela Geller. To answer your question “Where is Love?” The love is demonstrated by standing up for all in Sugar Land who believe in respect for diversity. “Where is hate?” That one is very easy. It is the message of Pamela Geller. I challenge all Sugar Land Tea Party folks who attended the Pamela Geller event to go to the Synott Mosque in Sugar Land on a Friday at 1:30 p.m. for the sermon and prayers and prove that Pamela Geller and her anti-Muslim hate speech are correct. You don’t feel comfortable going? Call me and as your Christian Methodist guide I’ll take you there and we shall have fellowship with the Muslim community. Be prepared to make some new friends. Deron Patterson Sugar Land Democrats Club


CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on AUGUST 10, 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #08DCV-163855 in favor of the plaintiff- THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Inc., plaintiff, for the sum of $6,256.08++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on August 04, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -TYRYN D. SIMMONS had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 43, BLOCK 05, REPLAT OF VICKSBURG, THE VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 664/B AND 645 A&B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 2822 BOWDEN COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, 77459. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant J. Lawrence Deputy Constable NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and lor Order of Sale issued on the 02nd day of September, 2011 by the County Court at Law No. 3 Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 961491703 in favor of the Plaintiff -Ocean Waves Products Plaintiff, for the sum of $15,077.49 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 12th day of September, 2011, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -Marc Issa had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 01st day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LAKEMONT SECTION 4, BLOCK 1, LOT 14. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $138,230 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Sergeant J. M. HUTSON#1310 Deputy Constable

CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE TO: Jerry Lawayne Workman 2205 Yosemite, Bryan, Texas 77803, and to all whom it may concern, Respondent GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Original Petition for Divorce of ljeoma Udogaranya, Petitioners, was filed in the 387th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on the October 18, 2011 against Jerry Lawayne Workman, Respondent, being numbered 11-DCV193800, and entitled In the Matter of the Marriage of ljeoma Udogaranya and Jerry Lawayne Workman The suit requests to dissolve the bonds of matrimony. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 20th day of October, 2011. Petitioner’s Attorney: AC Keshi 9898 Bissonnet Suite 680 Houston TX 77036 713-272-7447 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Deputy District Clerk Daisy Reyes 281-633-7627

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on AUGUST 4, 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #09DCV-172619 in favor of the plaintiffQUAIL GREEN WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Inc., plaintiff, for the sum of $5,226.66++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on AUGUST 19, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -STEVE ORUERIO had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 9, BLOCK 10 OF QUAIL GREEN WEST SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOL. 22, PAGE 56 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 1907 QUAIL FEATHER COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable

NOTICE TO BIDDERS EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011 for: Sealed bids shall be appropriately marked as follows: BID NO. 2012-04 EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Bidder shall sign and date the bid. Bids that are not signed and dated will be rejected. Signed and sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Secretary Office, on or before 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011 , City of Sugar Land, City Hall, Suite 122, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. All bids received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within thirty (30) days following the date for the opening of bids. The City reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to the specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. ITB documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at https://www.bidsync.com . Registration is free. All bid documents, amendments and other information relating to the bid will be posted at this site. All questions regarding the bid must be received no later than 3:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contract Administrator, at telephone number (281) 275-2302 or email jposcovsky@ sugarlandtx.gov . Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

Notice of Public Comment Period for City of Missouri City’s Citizen Participation Plan and Fair Housing Plan with Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice As part of the requirements to receive HUD Community Development Block Grant funds, the City of Missouri City must provide for public review and comment its Citizen Participation Plan and its Fair Housing Plan, which includes an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. A public comment period begins on October 26, 2011 and will continue through November 28, 2011. Copies of both plans are available on the City’s website at www. missouricitytx.gov Departments > Development Services > Code Enforcement > Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and may be reviewed at the public library or City Hall. Translation services for the vision impaired or non-English Speaking are available upon request. Hard copies of the plans are also available upon request. The City will receive all comments in writing sent to: Development Services Department City of Missouri City 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the clerk of the 190TH District Court of HARRIS County, Texas on AUG 24, 2011 in cause numbered 2009- 63908 styled AMERICAN BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO, INC. vs. CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION CO, INC AND LONG T. CHAU JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY in which a judgment was rendered on MAR 9, 2010 in favor of AMERICAN BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS SUPPLY, CO. INC , for the sum of FIFTY-THREE –THOUSANDSIX HUNDRED TWENTY- -DOLLARS AND TWENTY-THREE CENTS (53,620.23) Dollars; plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on OCT 5 , 2011 and will on NOV 1, 2011, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Rights, Title, and Interest of LONG T. CHAU in the following described Real Property THE SURFACE ESTATE ONLY OF A 9.5205 ACRES,BEING LOTS THIRTY-SIX (36),THIRTY-EIGHT(38), AND FORTYTWO (42) OF OYSTER CREEK FARMS, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AND RECORDED UNDER FILE NUMBER 9681585 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of AMERICAN BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS SUPPLY,. INC. .Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: NOV 1, 2011 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SGT. M KUTACH TROY NEHLS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 4 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and lor Order of Sale issued on the 24th day of August, 2011 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-DCV-181773 in favor of the Plaintiff -QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMlJNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,636.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 05th day of October, 2011, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -SHARI LYNN GOODIE had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26, BLOCK 30, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME IS, PAGE 3, IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $92,190. Terms: Cash . Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Sergeant J. M. HUTSON#1310 Deputy Constable

OCTOBER 26, 2011 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice by Order of Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on September 6, 2011 in accordance with TX LOCAL GOV’T CODE § 263.001. The appointed Commissioner shall sell at public auction real property owned by the County on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Said property to be sold at public auction is 0.029 acre of land (1,244 sq. feet) being part of a 0.160 acre tract of land, Fort Bend County Clerk’s file No. 2010030568 being out of a call 187.0178 acre tract (vol 2569, Pg 2006; official records of Fort Bend County, Texas) being in the D.A. Conner Survey, Abstract No. 158, Fort Bend County, Texas located at the intersection of West Belfort Road and Sam Brookins Road. The auction will be held at the property site located at the intersection of West Belfort Road and Sam Brookins Road.

Public Notice: Destruction of Special Education Records In accordance with Federal and State regulations, Stafford MSD is giving notice of intent to destroy the special education records of students who graduated and/ or ended services prior to the 2006-2007 school year. With proof of identity, the parent, guardian, or adult student may request student files between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM at the: Stafford MSD Federal and State Programs Office Stafford Primary School 1625 Staffordshire Road Stafford, TX 77479 These records may be needed for social security benefit applications or other purposes. Five year old special education files not requested by NOVEMBER, will be DESTROYED in DECEMBER of each year. **A notice will be published in the local newspaper in October of each year, making a PUBLIC NOTICE of this procedure. ***SMSD has 10 business days to release records after the request has been submitted and/or the consent for records has been signed. If you have any questions concerning this process, please call the Federal and State Programs Office at (281) 261-9251.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1.0 MG ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME:

Industrial Boulevard 1.0 MG Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation CIP PROJECT NUMBER: A1102 LOCATION OF WORK: 1050 Industrial Boulevard, Sugar Land, 77478. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following offices and location with payment of $75 : Pate Engineers, Inc. 13333 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77040 Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

Or emailed to: comments@mkpconsulting.com Or faxed to: 281-208-5551 In addition, residents are encouraged to complete a Fair Housing Survey that is available on-line at the City of Missouri City’s website in the “Hot Topics” box on the home page. The survey is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese and survey results are confidential. On Monday, November 21, 2011, there will be held, during the City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City of Missouri City City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, a public hearing to receive public comments related to the Citizen Participation Plan and the Fair Housing Plan.

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 17 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:30 a.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 on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. FOR the proposal: AGAINST the proposal: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:

D. Lawrence and D. Gornet None None J. Scarborough

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Six (6) sealed proposals, one (1) original and five (5) copies, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011, for: DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM / DESTINATION BRANDING AND KEY MARKETING MESSAGES

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.

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

Sealed bids shall be appropriately marked as follows: RFP NO. 2012-03 DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM / DESTINATION BRANDING AND KEY MARKETING MESSAGES BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE. Respondent shall sign and date the proposal. Proposals that are not signed and dated will be rejected. Signed and sealed proposals shall be delivered to the City Secretary Office, on or before 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011, City of Sugar Land, City Hall, Suite 122, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. All proposals received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within ninety (90) days following the date for the opening of bids. The City reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for opening of proposals. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to the specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in bids received. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on the evaluation criteria provided in the RFP. Proposal documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at https://www.bidsync.com. Registration is free. All bid documents, amendments and other information relating to the bid will be posted on this site. For questions regarding the request for proposal, please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contract Administrator at telephone number (281) 275-2302 or email at jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov . Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

Difference in rates per $100 of value Percentage increase Average appraised value General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) Average taxable value Tax on average residence homestead Annual increase/decrease in taxes if Proposed tax rate is adopted And percentage of increase

Last Year This Year $ 0.630/$100 $ 0.630/$100 Adopted Proposed $ .000/$100 0.0000% $ 375,644 $ 379,507 $0 $375,644 $2,366.56

$0 $379,507 $ 2,390.89 $24.33 1.0281%

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.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.


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Letters Bond issue to fix Missouri City sidewalks is fair To the Editor: I read with interest your coverage of Missouri City’s plans and options in regards to sidewalk repairs. There seem to be three options: 1) Go ahead with the City’s

sidewalk repair schedule as previously done; 2) Go ahead with the repair schedule and use the Courts to force homeowners to make repairs where the City believes the homeowner is partially at fault;

NOTICE TO BIDDERS PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011, for:

3) Float a new Bond Issue that would take care of all repairs needed. I think a Bond Issue is the answer, purely and simply because its time that the City did something for areas outside of Quail Valley. Isn’t it time that Quail Valley residents returned the favor for their Golf Course, their clubhouse, and the tennis facility? This is a question of balance in City expenditures and right now there clearly is an imbalance. Proposing a Bond Issue doesn’t necessarily mean it will pass, of course. Voters might not like the idea of

an approximate $20 million Bond Issue. We are in tough economic times but in reality, the Bond Issue would result in a miniscule amount per year in increased taxes per resident. In fact, it would be the approximate equivalent to what Missouri City residents have absorbed to upgrade Quail Valley. What a Bond Issue proposal does show is that our City Council is objective, fair and equitable in its use of City funds as it should be. Such a Bond Issue would clearly benefit non-Quail Valley residents of Missouri City.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: Connie J. Jenson, UNKNOWN, and to all whom it may concern, Respondent GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The PETITION TO MODIFY PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP of ERMA J. MARTIN was filed in the 387th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on October 14, 2011 against Connie J. Jenson, being numbered 00-DCV-112365 and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF JOHNATHAN L. JENSON, A CHILD. The suit requests MODIFICATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree seeking modification of parent-child relationship which will be binding on you. The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 17th day of October, 2011.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS FORT BEND COUNTY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 9TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2011 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, SR, ET AL in Cause # 10DCV -181130 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 1st day of November, 2011, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Official door of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 2150090040090907 LOT NINE (9), BLOCK FOUR (4), OF BRIARGATE, SECTION NINE (9), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME PAGE 34, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 6TH day of DAY OF OCTOBER as the property of ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, SR. & DOROTHY B. WILLIAMS to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,737.27, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY AND CITY OF HOUSTON.

Sealed bids shall be appropriately marked as follows: BID NO. 2012-08 PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Bidder shall sign and date the bid. Bids that are not signed and dated will be rejected. Signed and sealed bids shall be delivered to the City Secretary Office, on or before 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011, City of Sugar Land, City Hall, Suite 122, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. All bids received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within thirty (30) days following the date for the opening of bids. The City reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to the specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. ITB documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at https://www.bidsync.com . Registration is free. All bid documents, amendments and other information relating to the bid will be posted at this site. Questions regarding the bid must be received by the City of Sugar Land Purchasing Office no later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011. Please contact Miki Bienek, Buyer, at telephone number (281) 275-2701 or email mbienek@ sugarlandtx.gov. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

Petitioner’s Attorney: WADE CHRISTIANSEN 16350 PARK TEN PLACE SUITE 201 HOUSTON, TX 77084 281-579-2800 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By Deputy District Clerk Daisy Reyes 281-633-7627

NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2.0 MG ELEVATED STORAGE TANK The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: University 2.0 MG Elevated Water Storage Tank CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA0503 LOCATION OF WORK: West of University of Houston Sugar Land Campus, Adjacent to U.S. 59 and Levee Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following offices and location with payment of $100.00: Cobb, Fendley, and Associates, Inc. 13430 Northwest Freeway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77040 Available for download on CivCast at www.civcastusa.com for no charge. Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2011, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 07th day of September, 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-DCV-180354 in favor of the Plaintiff -KINGS BRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,673.71 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 28th day of September, 2011, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -MONMPOINT & GUIRLANDE CHERY had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 01ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 18, IN BLOCK 1, OF KINGSBRIDGE PLACE, SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2053/A AND 20531/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 9331 ROYAL WAY, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TX 77083. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $175,240 Terms: Cash . Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Sergeant J. M. HUTSON#1310 Deputy Constable

NOTICE TO BIDDERS WAYFINDING SIGN SYSTEM The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Wayfinding Sign System CIP PROJECT NUMBER: TR1103 LOCATION OF WORK: Various Locations Throughout the City of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, TX Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following offices and location with payment of $75.00: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 12012 Wickchester Lane, Suite 500 Houston, TX 77079 281-597-9300 Sealed bids, in duplicate, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011, City of Sugar Land Public Works, 111 Gillingham Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on JULY 12, 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #10DCV-181540 in favor of the plaintiff- THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Inc., plaintiff, for the sum of $6,986.15++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on August 19, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -MARK PORTER & ANNA PORTER had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 23, BLOCK 02, OF REPLAT OF VICKSBURG, THE VILLAGE OF SHILOH, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 843/B AND 844/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 6th day of October, 2011. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Sergeant J. M. HUTSON#1310 Deputy Constable NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 4th day of August, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 10-DCV-183074 in favor of the Plaintiff -BARRINGTON PLACE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,856.90 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 7th day of October, 2011, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -SANDRA I. ARTAVIA AND LUIS ARTAVIA had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 01ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17, BLOCK 8, BARRINGTON PLACE, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS 594/B AND 595/A OF PLAT RECORDS OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $134,820.00 Terms: Cash . Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Sergeant J. M. HUTSON#1310 Deputy Constable

But why couldn’t some of the Bond Issue funds be used for sidewalks to benefit Quail Valley school kids getting to their schools? No one would be opposed to that. One of the largest benefits to the Bond Issue in my opinion would be the end of quibbling about Missouri City’s sidewalk repairs. This has

gone on too long. The City Council initiated the use of the slogan that Missouri City is the “Show Me” City, with the implication that we’re an example of a great municipality. Isn’t it time we showed that we are? Howard Moline Missouri City

Public safety issue for the disabled To the Editor: I would like to extend a challenge to all council members, city manager, public works employees in Missouri City. My challenge is to use my sons motorized wheelchair, drive it from my home in Plantation Park using the drainage reserve shortcut that separates the two neighborhoods(It has a sidewalk) to Lexington Creek Elementary, using streets only to cross and never getting off the sidewalk. You don’t even have to use a manual chair which would be much harder. If anyone would like to see what it is like to be disabled in Missouri City, please let me know if you are up to the challenge. It is impossible for a disabled person to make the ride without going into the street at some point to avoid a bad sidewalk. If it takes going to court or placing a lien on property then so be it.. This is a Public safety issue for handicapped individuals which in my opinion takes precedence over almost any other issue for the city. It would be nice to see someone in the city at least act like they care about disabled people who live in Missouri City. We all know that if put to a vote, it will never pass to allow more money for sidewalks but public safety should never have to be voted on. Jim White Missouri City

Mayor Allen Owen responds: Mr. White: I have personally been in your neighborhood to see this and do not have to be in a wheel chair to see the issue. This is not just in your neighborhood either. But as I said, until the homeowner mitigates the original problem we are not going to fix something that will have to be done over and over. There are homeowners all over this city that have been paying taxes for many years that have similar issues. I am sure there are people with disabilities in those areas as well. We are willing to address safety issues and will. We should not have to lien someone’s property to get them to do something either nor take them to court. We have discussed this though. Assistant City Manager Scott Elmer adds: In Plantation Park we conducted two repairs and issued 3 letters for tree roots. In Plantation Creek we conducted 2 repairs, issued 26 first notification letters and 8 second notification letters, there were an additional 2 letters that were issued and the homeowner fixed the roots and the city repaired the sidewalks in 2010. We have 29 outstanding work requests in the two subdivisions waiting on tree mitigation before we fix the sidewalks. The notification letters go back as far as 9/18/09 with the majority being issued in Sept 2010 and again in August 2011. The sidewalk in the drainage reserve has not been inspected by the city because it is owned by FCCA. NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and lor Order of Sale issued on the 26th day of August, 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 1O-DCV-181902 in favor of the Plaintiff QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,633.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 5th day of October, 2011, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -JOHN DANIEL AND ALEYAMMA DANIEL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 01ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 21, BLOCK 32, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 15, PAGE 3, IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $91,370 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Sergeant J. M. HUTSON#1310 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #11-DCV-188261 in favor of the plaintiff-SIENNA PLANTATION RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, Inc., plaintiff, for the sum of $3,938.23++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on SEPTEMBER 06, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -JAMES SCOTT had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT FIFTY-ONE (51), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS, SECTION ONE-B (1-B), AMENDING PLAT NO. 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT NO. 20060238 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 8006 EMPERORS PASS, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #11-DCV-188284 in favor of the plaintiffSIENNA PLANTATION RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, Inc., plaintiff, for the sum of $6,829.94++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on SEPTEMBER 06, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -MONIQUE MERCIER had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT SEVEN(7), IN BLOCK ONE, (01), OF SIENNA VILLAGE OF WATERLAKE, SECTION TWENTYSEVEN (27), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20070173 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 5919 BUFFALO GAP, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, 77459.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on AUGUST 17, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #10-DCV181373 in favor of the plaintiff-WINFIELD LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Inc., plaintiff, for the sum of $8,983.36++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on SEPTEMBER 06, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -LUIS A. FUERTE had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION 9, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 20060006, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 2147 ACORN GLEN TRAIL, FRESNO, TEXAS, 77545. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 24th day of August, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 08-DCV-162458 in favor of the Plaintiff -WESTPARK LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,204.23 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 05th day of October, 2011, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -JOSE BARILLAS had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 01ST day of NOVEMBER, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, BLOCK 3, OF WESTPARK LAKES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE NOS. 858/A AND 858/B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $134,550 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Sergeant J. M. HUTSON#1310 Deputy Constable


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FILM REVIEW: Margin Call Hooray, Hooray! This is an excellent movie. I’ve been in a slump lately and began wondering if I was ever going to see an outstanding movie this fall. I know that the “sure bets” for an Academy Award nomination tend to hold back until after Thanksgiving but this one might have slipped through. A “margin call” is the extra deposit required by a broker when an investor’s account has fallen below the broker’s formula. However, this movie is about an unnamed Wall Street Investment Bank that smells a lot like Lehman Brothers did in 2008 immediately before the big crash that caused your 401K to be renamed 101K. Those were dark and scary financial times for the United States and the world markets for that matter. Screenwriter and Director J. C. Chandor has knocked a home run ( see World Series) with this spectacularly scripted story about the men (and Demi Moore) that huddled together as the collapse of the home mortgage mar-

ket was about to come crumbling down and take all of Wall Street with it. The film is described as a thriller and a mystery rightfully as Chandor presents a brilliant first act that sets the tone and the tension of the fear, terror, and greed of the players at this fictional Wall Street firm that has had a storied past of prestige and wealth. One of my pet peeves is the sin of gathering a seemingly magnificent cast and then burying them with a horrid script. The resumes of this cast are legendary and each one of them shone brightly precisely

because of the printed words of Chandor the Great. Kevin Spacey got top billing but I’m betting there was great discussions about how to list this cast. Demi Moore and Stanley Tucci were rewarded in opening credits with “And” and “With” to honor their presence because the list of stars was too long and the egos too big. In addition to Spacey, Moore, and Tucci, we were blessed with Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary “Heroes” Quinto, Simon “The Mentalist” Baker, and Assif “The Daily Show” Mandvi. My favorites were Spacey, Irons,

and Quinto. Partially because I’m familiar with their body of work and have great respect for their talent and partially because they were dynamite in “Margin Call.” At one point in the movie, I noted to myself that if Quinto had one more major scene where he dominated as he had earlier, then he would have a shot at a nomination for Best Supporting Actor; that scene never happened. But Quinto was exceptional as the young analyst with the PhD that blew the whistle on the watereddown firm. Spacey is pure artistry and outplayed even the great Jeremy Irons. My crowd at AMC 30 on Dunvale was mesmerized and left the theatre quietly and reverently. Currently, “Margin Call” is in limited release so it will be a while before it makes it to the ‘burbs, but put this trip on your calendar. I was honored to see a historically accurate piece so well done; bravo J.C. Chandor! Rock ‘n Roll. Grade 93. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

FILM REVIEW: Footloose I stayed almost an hour before I walked out; that’s a good effort. Let me start with what I liked about the re-make of the original “Footloose” circa 1984. The theater at AMC The Fountains was air conditioned and seemed to be a clean venue. And then the rest of the story. I did not like: 1. The dancing 2. The music 3. The acting 4. The story 5. The sound 6. Set design 7. The fact that Andie MacDowell is 53 and no longer worthy of being my girlfriend but rather the mom of the bad-girl teenager 8. Everyone in the movie was 8-10 years older than their character, and 9. Director Craig Brewer (“Hustle &Flow” and “Black Snake Moan”) should have known

Injuries From Page 4 plained the seriousness of an injury while it was apparent to me from the facial expressions of the teenage athlete and his or her parents that they did not want to hear the truth. My general impression has been that they just want things to get back to normal, which means getting the child back out on the field.” He further explained that after his explanation of the injury and the recovery plan for the next several weeks, he is frequently asked, “But what about tomorrow night’s game?” The seriousness of injuries in young athletes is easily put into perspective when you consider these questions: Which will they have longer, their trophies or their injuries? How many times do you hear an adult say he or she is having trouble due to an old sports injury? Realistically, almost none of us is destined to be an Olympian, a World Cup player, or a Pro; but all of us are going to need sports in our adult lives for social and recreational purposes, as well as for maintaining general good health. As adults, we are likely to participate in a variety of sports during the year -- from golf to tennis to swimming to softball to soccer to downhill skiing. The key is having a reasonable knowledge about a variety of sports, and folks who grow up already playing a variety of sports are more likely to have a healthy advantage in the long run. Dr. Thomas Parr, an orthopedic surgeon in Sugar Land, can be reached at 281-4917111.

better. Brewer also co-wrote this updated version of the classic “Footloose” and tried to walk that fine line of modernization while capturing the soul of the original. His rejuvenation of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon ‘84 and newcomer Kenny Wormald ‘11) and Ariel Moore (Lori Singer ‘84 and Julianne Hough ‘11) was acceptable and almost hit a chord but the music died a sad tune and I didn’t like these two young performers and their redneck town of Bomont population 19,300. In this version, the town of Bomont lost five of its popular teenagers in a car wreck on the way home from a party where there was much dancing and drinking. The town

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cheap, unappealing harlot who had the morals of a groundhog and the appeal of a streetwalker in cutoffs. Dennis Quaid never found his character as the ultra-conservative preacher and Andie MacDowell might as well not have been in the movie as her part as Quaid’s wife had little more than grunts and lines like “...when did you get home... did you have fun?” Who should see this movie? Maybe frustrated teenager girls that want to run away from home and boys who want to run away with them. Surely, this movie is not as bad as I think it is. But, what if I’m right? Rock ‘n Roll. Grade 69W. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

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Riverstone’s “Heart and Sole” race Fort Bend residents demonstrated both “Heart and Sole” Saturday, Oct. 15, raising $2,000 for the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels during Riverstone’s annual race. Children and adults followed a certified course through Riverstone during the Heart and Sole 5K Run and Walk and received a longsleeved commemorative Tshirt, a sports backpack and gifts from sponsors, which included Elements Therapeutic Massage Studio, Texas Running Company and My Fit Foods. The event culminated in a fall festival celebration for racers and Riverstone residents. “It was another great event in Riverstone,” said Melanie Rushé, the community’s lifestyle director. “It’s wonderful when we can combine a community event with a good cause, especially one as vital as Meals on Wheels.” Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels provides services to

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When your heart skips a beat, it’s usually because you’re nervous or excited or maybe even in love! But if a fluttering heart keeps you awake at night, there may be another cause for concern. “Each time your heart beats, it’s the result of your

heart muscles squeezing to pump blood to other parts of your body,� says Jie Cheng, M.D., board-certified electrophysiologist on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “Under normal circumstances, this happens between 60 and 100 times a minute. An

occasional heart palpitation is usually harmless. But when your heart beats too quickly, too slowly or erratically, this abnormal heart rhythm is known as arrhythmia.� When your heart beats too rapidly — that is, more than 100 beats a minute — this

is known as tachycardia. A slower than normal heartbeat — that is, fewer than 60 beats per minute — is known as brachycardia. Premature beats, the most common type of arrhythmia, are benign and usually caused by caffeine and stress.

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ONE Commemoration – TWO Events! Dear Friends of Veterans and First Responders: Please thefront dates Please save the dates listedsave on the side and plan to support and participate in these two Fort Bend County events, a Tribute and Gala to our Veteran and First Responder Heroes! Our purposes are clear: Conduct annual events that honor our local veterans and 1st Responders Establish a strong partnership between SW 59 Sunrise Rotary and Operation American Heroes Establish a national effort with Rotary Clubs across the country to partner with Operation American Heroes Please visit www.honoramericanheroes.com to reserve your sponsorship and seats at the GALA or call Rick Miller at 281-494-7471 for information.

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If you think you’re experiencing abnormal heartbeat, call your doctor. According to Dr. Cheng, “There are a number of tests that can be performed to diagnose abnormal heart rhythms, including: ♌ Electrocardiogram (EKG) which records and measures the heart’s electrical impulses ♌ Holter Monitor, a portable monitor that ‘can keep an eye’ on the heart continuously for 24 to 48 hours ♌Event Recorder, a transient event device that can monitor the heart for several weeks or months ♌ Stress EKG which is performed while you exercise, usually jogging on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike.â€? Other tests may include an echocardiogram, tilt table testing and invasive electrophysiologic studies that map the electrical system of your heart. Your doctor can advise which diagnostic procedure is most appropriate for you. According to the American Heart Association, most arrhythmias are considered harmless and are left untreated. However, if you’ve been diagnosed with serious arrhythmia, it’s important to follow your doctor’s recommendations for treatment. These may include: ♌ Medications may be used to prevent and control arrhythmias; to prevent or control blood clots; and to treat re-

lated conditions such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and heart failure. ♌ Cardiac pacemakers are widely used to manage arrhythmia, and for more serious arrhythmia, doctors may suggest an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD). Other techniques include catheter ablation and cardioversion. Finally, taking better care of yourself is the key to improving the condition of your heart and to living a healthy life. The American Heart Association suggests reducing high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, losing excess weight, reducing stress and eating healthier. Cut back on salt, caffeine and alcohol, and if you smoke, quit. Regular exercise can also help reduce stress. According to Dr. Cheng, common causes of arrhythmia include: • Anxiety or stress • Caffeine or nicotine use • Fever and respiratory infection (especially pneumonia) • Certain medications such as coldmedicines and asthma drugs • Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) • Hormone changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy or menopause • Exercise To make an appointment with Dr. Cheng or a cardiologist in your area, please call 281-274-7500.

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