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Contents FORT BEND LIFESTYLES & HOMES JULY 2013

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CAROL AND PHIL GARNER

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The dynamic pair are the city’s unpaid Chamber of Commerce

RIVERSTONE SHOWSTOPPER Spectacular ASID Show Home spotlights top designers and trends Cover photo by Bruce Glass

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RACHEL’S HOMELESS HOMIES

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A helping hand from Fort Bend for those who live on Houston’s streets

A cold treat for the summer heat

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KITCHEN WINNERS! Outstanding kitchens from the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

A COUPLE THAT ACTS TOGETHER...

STAYS TOGETHER Fort Bend couple enjoy all the “stages” of their lives

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MISSOURI CITY MOM DELIVERS A “MIRACLE BABY” Quick response saves mother and child

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WATERMELON SLICE POPSICLES

FLOORING TRENDS From hardwood to carpet to tile, what’s new and fabulous underfooot

IMPACT A HERO WEEKEND SETS NEW RECORD Houston Texans help raise funds

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BELLA SPATIQUE LASHES Mink eyelash extensions come to Fort Bend!

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Contents FORT BEND LIFESTYLES & HOMES JULY 2013

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HAPPENINGS Mark your calendar for upcoming activities and charitable events

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SCENE IN THE BEND Parties, galas and social occasions with Kelly Buettner

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THE EDITOR’S PICKS Fun suggestions from Linda Anderson

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BOOKS New releases with something for everyone

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DISCOVERIES Unique finds for your home and lifestyle

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FASHION & BEAUTY Dalia Macphee and Summer hues

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ARTS & ANTIQUES BY DR. LORI Vintage Swimsuits on the Market

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Facelift Fervor

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MEDICAL DIRECTORY A guide to local physicians, dentists, specialists and medical centers

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FORT BEND DINING GUIDE Eat out somewhere special tonight!

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WINE A Civilized Pastime

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MEMORABLE WEDDINGS Amy & Austin

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Interior Detail Resources Home Improvement Resources Medical Profiles Med Spas Discover a New you Wedding Resources Progress & Growth Private Schools & Learning Centers

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TRAVEL Southern classic Reynolds Plantation

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Keep up with the local business climate and its leaders

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AROUND THE BEND Community groups and people making local news

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CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT Art, Inspired by Dad

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CAMPUS Achievements and activities of area schools and students

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HISTORICALLY FORT BEND Meat Preservation in Austin’s Colony

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H A P P E N I N G S SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE EVENTS, DURING JULY

JULY 4TH EVENTS IN FORT BEND • George Ranch Historical Park hosts Games of Our Forefathers all day on July 4. Explore vintage games in every era, participate in the bicycle parade and grab a hot dog at ther historic lunch. Cost for the meal is $13.50 for adults ages 13 and older; $10 for children ages 5-12 and $4 for children 4 and under. For more information, call 281- 343-0218 or e-mail info@georgeranch.org.

• Missouri City’s annual 4th of July celebration begins at 6 p.m. at Buffalo Run Park. Free activities from 6 - 9 p.m.include moonwalks, a rockwall, mechanical bulls, pony rides and more. The first 600 kids (12 & under) will receive a free giveaway! Food will be available for purchase. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Parking will be available at Thurgood Marshall High School next to Buffalo Run Park. For details, call 281-403-8644 or email lcarrier@missouricitytx.gov.

• Rosenberg’s Seabourne Creek Nature Pak is the site for the Family 4th Independence Day celebration from 6-10 p.m. The free event includes horse-drawn wagon rides through the park, carnival area for the kids, food vendors, live music, and fireworks display. Call 832-595-3520 for details or visit ci.rosenberg.tx.us.

• Join The First Colony Community Association for the Freedom 5K and Family/Youth Walk, which takes place from 7 - 9 a,.m. at Lost Creek Park in Sugar Land on July 4th. Proceeds of the race benefit Fort Bend CORPS. For registration and other information, call 281-634-9555,

Cheryl Crow and Martina McBride will perform at the City of Houston’s July 4th event.

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CITY OF HOUSTON’S FOURTH OF JULY EVENT

Fireworks will ignite the Houston sky and an array of diverse music will set the stage for a JULY patriotic celebration at the city of Houston’s official Fourth of July event, Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas featuring Sheryl Crow and Martina McBride, which is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, from 4-10 p.m.

Freedom Stage featured artists, Crow and McBride, will showcase their talents and wow Houston crowds with songs from the past and present. Throughout the day there will be local music from a variety of Houston’s best known bands and a few surprise national acts at the main Freedom Stage. KBR Liberty Park will conduct on-site recruiting and showcase military artifacts and vehicles from all five military branches. Patrons will be able to make donations to H.O.T. (Honoring Our Troops) or send a care packet overseas.

In the Family Fitness Challenge Area, activities will be provided by all five of Houston’s hometown professional sports teams. The cost is $8 per person; children 5 and under are free.

For information, visit freedomovertexas.org

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Each month, Sugar Land Town Square continues to add new events to its schedule. Visit SugarLandTownSquare.com for updates. Upcoming events during the month of July include: Giving Spirits Concert Series, July 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music in the Plaza and learn more about a local nonprofit organization.

Bring your dancing shoes to the Plaza on July 6, July 19 and July 27 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and enjoy great live music.

Start off the weekend with Blues & Brews on July 12 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy music, craft beers and food for purchase from a local Town Square restaurant.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the 8th annual Sugar Land Superstar competition on July 13, 7-9:30 p.m. A group of singers will perform and five will advance to the Aug. 10 finale event. A former Superstar contestant will kick off the evening at 7 p.m.

Movie Under The Moon sponsored by First Colony Church of Christ is set for July 20, 8:3010:30 p.m.

Head to the Plaza for Dancing Under the Stars on July 26 from 7:30-9 p.m. The professionals from Fred Astaire Dance Studio will teach you all of the right moves!

Fitness in the Plaza is held every Friday morning from 9-11 a.m. A free Boot Camp class with Jon Hood of Fleet Physique is held from 9-10 a.m. followed

by Zumba from 10-11 a.m.

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H A P P E N I N G S GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS, DURING JULY

(L-R) Members of the 2012 Fort Bend County Fair Queen Court are Starr Swanson, fourth runner-up; Heather Grant, second runner-up; Baylee Womble, first runner-up; Ashley Mays, 2012 Fair queen; Ashley Hoover, fifth runner-up; and Kasey Bronsell, third runner-up.

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Now through July 28, females between the ages of 15 and 19 years of age, who are residents of Fort Bend County, can become a Fort Bend County Fair Queen’s contestant by registering for the competition.

JULY The Queen’s competition is based on ticket sales, interview and Style Show performance. Each candidate will be allowed to show her versed qualities in promotion, communication and elegance. Winners receive scholarships and prizes for their efforts, as well as the opportunity to serve as a community ambassador for the Fort Bend County Fair for the coming year.

Ashley Mays of Foster High School was the 2012 Fort Bend County Fair Queen with ticket sales in excess of $94,000. Collectively, last year’s contestants sold over $166,000 in Fair admission tickets. For contest rules or a registration form, call 281-342-6171 or visit fortbendcountyfair.com.

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Child Advocates of Fort Bend is offering a week-long training class to train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children July 29 to Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. This is the last opportunity this JULY year to complete the volunteer training class in a single week.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing a voice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. Volunteers must be over 21 years of age, complete an application, and submit to background screening. For information or an application, call 281-344-5100 or email cdavis@cafb.org.

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Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will present “Understanding Child Behavior: Helping Children Succeed,” on Saturday, July 27, from 1-3 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. In this program, experienced parent coach Jacqueline Ryan-Newman will discuss common childhood behaviors and how a child’s unmet needs may lead to negative behavior. Those attending should gain a better understanding of key factors that influence a child’s thoughts and feelings.

A program on “Sustainable Landscaping” will be held Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Meeting Room. James (Boone) Holladay, county extension agent with the Texas Agrilife Extension Office in Fort Bend County, will discuss water-conservation tips that can be incorporated into the landscape.

Learn how to create and install a sustainable landscape by starting with proper soil preparation and using native and adaptive plant selections. Holladay will also discuss different research-based water-saving technologies, irrigation systems, and turf management techniques to maintain attractive, dense lawns and landscapes without wasting water. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-341-2677.

FORT BEND MUSEUM PARTICIPATES IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS Fort Bend Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundations through Blue Star Families. The complete list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

This free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U. S. military — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U. S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commission Corps — and up to five family members.

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H A P P E N I N G S JULY EVENTS AT GEORGE RANCH AND FORT BEND MUSEUM

(L-R):Nancy Malke, Betty Adams, Caron Marble, Judy Maddison, Fran Steele, Dorine Craig, Vicki Alexander, Lynn Halford, Elizabeth Furman, Patricia Hamre, Linda Woods-Wilson, Linda Page and Laura Leatherwood.

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The Fort Bend Junior Service League Sustainers will host its “Come Grow with Us” 2013 Membership Coffee for prospective members on Tuesday, July 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the home of Judy Madison. Fort Bend ladies who are 50 JULY and older are invited to attend.

Ladies interested in Sustaining membership in the League are invited to come and learn how meaningful it is to be a significant part of the League and how it has helped the Fort Bend community. For more information, contact Adrienne Barker at sustainerpresident@fbjsl.com.

Hands-On History is held every day at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Upcoming events include July 9-13, help rechink the log cabin and learn what it took to build a new home in early Texas; July 16-20, participate in an open-air cooking class with “Cookie,” the chuckwagon chef; July 23-27, Join Uncle Bob at the sharecropper farm for a demonstration of the basics of hunting and trapping in the 1890s; July 30-Aug. 3, explore the life of the single cowboy in the 1930s Bach House. For more information, visit georgeranch.com.

Summer History Weeks I (July 1619) & II (Aug. 13-16) at the Fort Bend Museum will feature half days filled with programs that allow children to get their hands on history.

Archeology, frontier survival and life in the 1940s are just a few of the topics to be covered. Call 281-342-6478 for reservations and a detailed schedule.

Scouts are invited to explore at the Fort Bend Museum to earn their Texas badge on July 27. For more information, visit fortbendmuseum.com.

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It’s Time to Rock and Roll for the Fort Bend County Women’s Center at Music Fest 2013 on Aug. 10 at the Stafford Centre at 8 p.m. This year’s event, presented by Chevron, features ’70s folk rock band America. The Pre-Event AUGUST Sponsor Party kicks off at 6:30 p.m.

Music Fest is a celebration of food, wine and music. Best known for Horse with No Name, Ventura Highway and Tin Man, America is sure to be a hit with all the ’70s musicloving crowd of Fort Bend. This event raises $90,000 annually to benefit the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault served by the Women’s Center.

Visit fortbendwomenscenter.org for tickets or contact Anne Budill at 281-344-5756. To volunteer, call Patty Holt at 281-344-5761.

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Catholic Charities is partnering with ARTreach to help bring the arts to seniors in Fort Bend County. The ARTreach Program at the Mamie George Community Center runs weekly and offers a variety of arts and crafts with music, painting and ceramics and invites an intergeneration mix of volunteers and friends.

Classes are held Thursdays from 1011:30 a.m.

The program’s focus is on the seniors’ health and wellbeing, providing enriching experiences, and social opportunities. Up to 30 seniors are joining the program weekly to participate in workshops to create cards, paint masterpieces, learn the art of watercolor, mosaics, ceramics, contour line drawing and more. For additional information, visit artreachonline.org.

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H A P P E N I N G S ARC COMMUNITY CALENDAR (L-R, front row) Danita Carey, co-chair Rod Nelson, co-chair Claude Leatherwood, Matt Brown; (middle row) Lina Sabouni, Mary Ahner, Carol Scott, Fran Steele, Lynn Halford, Allan Holley, John Novak, Peggy Jackson, FBEF events coordinator Carol Evans; (back row) John Wantuch and Ron Bailey. Not pictured is Bob McHugh.

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The Arc of Fort Bend’s webpage, aka SNEAK Community Calendar, was developed to advertise events and activities for persons with disabilities.

Anyone can browse through the community calendar. Agencies, organizations, therapy groups, etc. that serve persons with any type of disability or organizes an event or activity for persons with special needs is invited to register the company and add events to the calendar. SNEAK has the ability to handle reoccurring events, including monthly support groups or trainings. Fundraising events are discouraged. The website is arcoffortbend.org.

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The Fort Bend Education Foundation’s 14th annual Back to School Scramble golf tournament is set for Monday, Aug. 26, at Sweetwater Country Club. Schlumberger is presenting the Back to School Scramble, AUGUST chaired by Claude Leatherwood and Rod Nelson. Lunch will be provided

by Chick-fil-A. Entry fee includes lunch, golf and cart, beverages, dinner reception and special gifts. Foursome teams are $1,000 and individual entries are $275.

More than $312,000 was awarded in grants to teachers and schools for the 2013-14 school year. Since the foundation’s inception in 1992, it has awarded nearly $4.1 million in grants to Fort Bend ISD teachers and schools to fund innovative teaching ideas. For information about sponsorship opportunities or registration, contact Carol Evans at 281-6341111 or visit fortbendisd.com/foundation.

SATURDAY WITH THE MASTER GARDENERS, JULY 6 Visit the 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them on Saturday,June 1, from 9-11 a.m. Park in front of the Agriculture Center, 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. For more information, call 281-341-7068 or go to fbmg.com.

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land has a special summer exhibit, Amusement Park Science open through Sept. 15.

SEPTEMBER Visitors can explore the physics behind a roller coaster’s flips and dips in the interactive K’Nex activity area, build their own roller coasters and manipulate models like The Rotor, Magnetic Circus and Wacky Waves to learn how their favorite amusement park rides stay tight on the tracks.

Ticket prices are $15, adults; and $12, kids 11 and under and includes a special Family Fun Guide to supplement your experience. This exhibition is organized by The Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois. For more information, visit hmns.org or call 281-313-2277.

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Presented each second Saturday of the month, trained guides will lead tours through a beautiful, historic neighborhood and share stories about the people and events that shaped Sugar Land’s history.

As an added bonus, the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is now partnering with the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation to include the 1918 Sugar Land Auditorium on the walking tour.

Participants will have an opportunity to view the interior of this restored historic building.

Walking tours begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. The group will depart from the SLHF office, 198 Kempner Street (next to the historic Char House).The cost is free for children under 12; $5, teens; and $10, adults. Proceeds benefit the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation and the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation. Reservations are required. For more information, go to slheritage.org.

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Nancy Benevides RE/MAX Southwest

Direct: 713.203.9975 asknancyb.com H #1 Top Producing Realtor in Sugar Land with 30+ Million SOLD in 2012!

H Ranked 22 among the Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals Houston Business Journal 2012 H Houston Association of Realtors Ranked by ALL previous clients 4.97 out 5 stars The annual Project Playhouse raises funds to build transitional housing for Houston’s homeless.

H RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 H RE/MAX Chairman Award ‘11, ‘12 H RE/MAX Hall of Fame 2012

HOMEAID PLAYSHIP ON DISPLAY DURING ASTROS GAMES, THROUGH JULY 4 Westin Homes, builder of the 2013 Project Playhouse, has created a playhouse theme that is “out of this world.” Westin has partnered with HomeAid Houston, a charity of Greater Houston Builders Association and the Houston Astros, to construct a playhouse for this seventh annual fund raiser that salutes the Astros new mascot, Orbit. Orbit is a lime-green outer-space creature wearing an Astros jersey with antennae extending into baseballs. It was originally the team’s mascot from the 1990-99 seasons.

The playship will be on display during Astros games at Minute Maid Park from June 25 through July 4. For information, visit homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

KIDZ CAMP AT FUMC, BEGINNING JULY 8 Kidz Camp is returning to the First United Methodist Church in Missouri City for a fourth year, providing an environment for children 3 years through 6th grade to enjoy a day camp with a Christian-based curriculum that incorporates sports, field trips and swimming for elementary aged campers.

The day camp offers sessions that take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily on July 8-12 and July 15-19. Children can attend just one session or all four. The cost for each session is $140. The camp welcomes children who turned 3 in, or before, September 2012 through children who will be entering the sixth-grade in the upcoming school year (2013-14). Before and after care is also available. For information, contact Cathy Temple at 281-499-3502 or ctemple@fumcmc.org.

H 5 Star TX Monthly magazine Realtor ‘11, ‘12, ‘13 H RE/MAX Top 20 Team in 2011, 2012

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There will be over 30 Texas-based vendors participating in the show offering fabrics, books, notions, patterns and much more.

Admission is $7 per day; a two-day pass is $10. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Groups of 20 or more can purchase discounted tickets by contacting the guild. For more information, visit qgghouston.org or contact Linda Stokes at qggh2013show@gmail.com.

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The Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library’s Summer Book Sale will be held Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway. The selection includes gently-used books, music CDs, videos and audiobooks on CD or cassette. Find cookbooks, computer books, textbooks, encyclopedia sets, newer-release movies, bestseller books, popular music CDs, and much more at prices ranging from 50 cents to $2. The Friends group is instrumental in providing financial support to the library for adult and children’s programs throughout the year.

A special program, “The Art of Preserving,” will be held Saturday, July 6, from 2-4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Brian Wilson, resident chef at Sur La Table in Sugar Land, will guide attendees through the steps of canning and preserving jams, pickles and much more.

Learn more about the cooking equipment needed to preserve fruits and vegetables.

A new monthly book club for people who enjoy reading graphic novels and comic books will meet on the fourth Monday of every month. The first meeting of the Inky Panels Graphic-Novel Book Club will take place Monday, July 22, at 5 p.m. in the library’s Conference Room. For more information, call the branch library at 281-238-2100.

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H A P P E N I N G S SUGAR LAND SKEETERS DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT, JULY 13

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The Sugar Land Skeeters will host a dodge ball tournament on Saturday, July 13, at Constellation Field. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Houston Area Women’s Center and the Fort Bend County Women’s Center, which are dedicated to providing services and resources to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

The dodge ball tournament will precede the scheduled 6:05 p.m. Skeeters game against the Somerset Patriots. Teams of 610 players can register early online at sugarlandskeeters.com through June 28 and pay a $350 entry fee. The entry fee for individual dodge ball players is $50 with players placed on an existing team. The fee after June 28 is $450 for a team.

Teams can select to play in either the morning tournament or afternoon tournament. The morning tournament begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m., while the afternoon tournament starts at noon and runs until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. For more information on the tournament, rules, registration or available sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Vavricka at Lvavricka@sugarlandskeeters.com or call 281-207-9151.

Second Mile Mission Center has expanded its hours of operation to provide food and personalized counseling to the working poor in Fort Bend County during select evening and weekend hours. Funded in part by The George Foundation, this initiative aims to reach food insecure families who often don’t get the chance to receive badly needed assistance.

Second Mile is now open Tuesday and

Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. and on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Second Mile is looking for volunteers to assist families and to help prepare and distribute food. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to call 281-261-9199, ext. 245, or email volunteer@secondmile.org. No appointments are necessary as walk-ins are welcome during operating hours. Second Mile is located at 504 FM 1092 in the Oak Plaza Center behind Sherwin Williams and near Avenue E.

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Hayley Kyle, a member of the library’s Adult Services staff, will demonstrate how to make different types of cut-paper flowers from recycled materials such as newspapers, magazines, crepe paper, and other items. These unique creations can be used to make flower bouquets, adorn packages, or for many other decorative uses. For more information, call 281-238-2140.

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H A P P E N I N G S SIRE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS AND HORSES

TEXAS HEAD START ASSOCIATION TRAINING CONFERENCE, JULY 20-24 The 28th Texas Head Start Association Training Conference will be held July 20-24 at the Marriott in Sugar Land Town Square.

The conference theme is “Forging Ahead for a Prosperous Future.”

THSA is a private nonprofit membership organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families across the state of Texas. The Association, in conjunction with the National Head Start Association, advocates for policies that strengthen services to Head Start programs. The mission is to speak, represent and advocate for the Texas 0-5 early childhood community. For information, visit txhsa.org or contact Linda Newsome Johnson at 281-239-2350, ext. 107.

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SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Center with three sites in Hockley (northwest), Spring (north) and Richmond, Fort Bend (southwest), are planning fun activities for the summer session, through July 27.

Potential volunteers can find more information and sign up for training at sire-htec.org.

Volunteers for lessons must be 14 years or older, be able to walk for 45 minutes supporting a moderate amount of weight, and able to jog for brief periods. SIRE is looking to add

significantly to its horse herd, too. Potential therapy horses must be emotionally mature, trained and healthy. More information can be found on the website under the tab “You Can Help.”

Last year, SIRE provided 5,447 therapeutic riding sessions to 220 clients. SIRE brings people with all sorts of disabilities together with horses. For SIRE’s clients, therapeutic riding not only increases strength and independence, but also provides more freedom and independence to their families. Clients range in age from 3 to 83.

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GAME, SET, MATCH! TENNIS PROGRAMS AT MISSOURI CITY RECREATION AND TENNIS CENTER The Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center serves up ace tennis lessons aimed at attracting people of all ages to the sport.

Classes are offered for players of all skill levels. Qualified teaching staff provide individual private lessons and group instruction for two to eight people of the same skill level. These coaching sessions work well for teams who want practice sessions between league match days.

Courts are also available for league play and open play. Presently 17 leagues, totaling 187 participants, utilize the Center during the week. Residents are also encouraged to come cheer at several matches and tournaments during the year.

For additional information, call Tennis Director Shirley Mendoza at 281-403-8629.

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H A P P E N I N G S Jilted at the Closing Table!!! Sugar Lakes Available at New Low Price PHOTO CONTEST FOR TEENS, THROUGH JULY 31 “Our Neighborhood” is the theme for this summer’s Teen Digital-Photography Contest at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City and Cinco Ranch Branch Libraries. The contest continues through July 31.

Participants must be between the ages of 13 and 18, and live in Fort Bend County.

Entry forms, rules and instructions are available at the libraries and on the Fort Bend County Libraries website fortbend.lib.tx.us.

Click on “Branches” on the gray toolbar, and select the Missouri City Branch Library or Cinco Ranch Branch Library for the Photo Contest information.

Entry forms for the photos must be received by July 30 at the Missouri City Branch Library or at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. They can be hand-delivered to either of these libraries, emailed to the contest email address, or mailed to: Missouri City Branch Library, Digital Photo Contest, 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489.

Up to two original digital photographs can be entered. Photographs should be submitted as .jpg or .gif files to contest@fortbend.lib.tx.us, with the subject heading “Digital Photo Contest.” The participant’s name, address, email address, phone number, and title of the picture should be included in the email. Winners will be announced Aug. 3; prizes will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place entries.

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FORT BEND ISD ACCEPTING USED BAND INSTRUMENT DONATIONS Fort Bend ISD’s Fine Arts Department is accepting donations of used band instruments from the public. Community members can drop off their used band instruments at the FBISD Administration Building, 16431 Lexington Blvd. in Sugar Land during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).

Donations will be accepted throughout the summer. Donated instruments will give students who otherwise might not be able to afford a band instrument, a chance to participate in beginning band programs across the district.

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H A P P E N I N G S IMPERIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMPS, THROUGH AUG. 9 Imperial Arts’ Summer camps will be held over three independent one-week sessions.

Each session is open to boys and girls who have completed Kindergarten through 8th grade (ages 5 through 14). Sessions are “Celebrating American Masters,” July 8-12; and “Around the World in Art,” Aug. 5-9. All supplies, including professional-grade canvases, brushes, paints and more will be pro-

vided. Campers should bring their own lunch and wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for painting.

Tuition is $245 per session. Students can enroll in any one or more of the three sessions. Discounts are available and can apply to parents registering more than one child, and for more than one session. For information, contact Edward Crowell at ec@theimperial.org. Camps will be held at the Center for the Arts, 823 3rd Street in Rosenberg.

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PENNYWISE TAKES SHOPPING ONLINE PennyWise Resale Centers and the Fort Bend County Women’s Center’s new eCommerce site, pennywise.shoprw.com, is available for existing PennyWise customers and customers across the country who want to shop for the best arrivals from the comfort of their own home. The new site features collectibles, sports memorabilia, jewelry, computers and electronics, designer clothing and accessories, home décor and housewares and more. The best part is that every purchase will continue to help change the lives of the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault served by the Women’s Center.

FORT BEND LAWYERS CARE OFFERS VETERANS LEGAL AID PROGRAM Fort Bend Lawyers Care has committed to serving the civil legal needs of low-income veterans and their spouses who are residents of Fort Bend County. Through grant funds awarded to FBLC from the Texas Access to Justice Commission and the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, FBLC participates in the Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans program. FBLC has integrated its outreach to veterans into all of its civil legal aid programs. Veterans or their spouses are encouraged to contact FBLC with civil legal matters or to pre-qualify for FBLC programs including bi-weekly Legal Line assistance, monthly Family Law Workshops or Pro Se assistance. Contact Margie Connolly, veterans program paralegal, at 281-239-0015 or margie@fortbendlawyerscare.org for details.

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Loving Friends is a social group that meets once a month for dinner, entertainment and fellowship as they move on with their lives after the death of a spouse. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month at Sweetwater Country Club.

Members can also meet for lunch, movies and join its book club. To become a member, call 281-438-5224. The cost for dinner is $17 with complimentary valet parking.

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Don Cooper will present the program “Have Rocket, Will Travel” on July 9.

PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY Hear a behind-the-scenes account from a NASA scientist at a special program at Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library on Tuesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. in the library located at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. In the program “Have Rocket, Will Travel,” retired NASA physicist Don Cooper will share his experiences creating the technology that helped launch Apollo 11 in 1969, and the efforts that his team went through to successfully bring the Apollo 13 crew home safely in 1970. Cooper will also discuss the history of U.S. rockets, and his role in designing the Saturn V ascent guidance and trans-lunar targeting equations that would help make space travel possible.

Deputy Gerard Argao, an officer with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit, will discuss Internet Safety Tips for Parents on Wednesday, July 24, at 2 p.m. in the Computer Lab. He will discuss the positive uses of social networking websites, as well as the risks involved with unsupervised use of these sites. Call 281-633-5100 for additional information.

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AT FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES, THROUGH AUG. 3 Registration for the 2013 Summer Reading Club will continue through Aug. 3, at all Fort Bend County Libraries locations.

Children from infancy through elementary school-age are invited to read books, see exciting programs, and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer. Children are encouraged to read as many books as they can and earn rewards Participants can register at any Fort Bend County library or online at fortbend.lib.tx.us and click on the “Youth SRC Sign-Up” image.

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H A P P E N I N G S FORT BEND THEATRE’S SUMMER CAMPS, THROUGH AUG. 23 Registration is underway for Summer Musical Theatre Camp at Fort Bend Theatre for ages 5-18. Each camp runs MondayFriday with a different show and age group each week. Campers will learn acting, singing and dancing, and will perform for friends and family on the final day of class.

This year’s camps run through Aug. 23.

Several camps have already sold out. For a full schedule, visit fortbendtheatre.com.

For more information or to register, visit the website. The cost for each camp is $200 with a $50 non-refundable deposit to hold a spot. The remaining balance is due one week prior to camp. Class size is limited.

LORETTA LYNN AT STAFFORD CENTRE, AUG. 24 The first lady of country music, Loretta Lynn, will perform at the Stafford Centre on Aug. 24. Lynn has charted 16 No. 1 hits as she celebrates the 50th anniversary of her arrival on the music scene. She will perform classics such as Coal Miner’s Daughter, You Ain’t Woman Enough, Don’t Come Home ADrinkin as well as other memorable songs.

Ticket prices range from $50-$125.For tickets, visit staffordcentre.com.

BE THE MATCH WALK + RUN, SEPT. 14 The Be the Match Walk + Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, at Sugar Land Town Square. This event allows the community to come together to help raise funds to provide cures for blood cancers. Attendees will enjoy music, food kids activities, and entertainment. For information or to register, visit bethematchfoundation.org/site/TR/BeTheOn eRun/BetheOneRun?fr_id=2004&pg=entry.

SAVE THE DATE FOR ST. MARK’S FALL CRAFT SHOW, OCT. 26 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold its 2nd annual Fall Craft Show on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church located at 7615 F.M. 762 in Richmond.

Admission is free. The annual craft show will feature many home and small business vendors. The youth of St. Mark’s will be serving cold drinks and food and all proceeds will go to youth activities. For information, visit stmarksfortbend.org or call 281-545-1661.

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RICHMOND FARMERS’ MARKET, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS The Richmond Farmers’ Market is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Fridays from 3:30-7 p.m. at the corner of Highway 90 A and Second Street.

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FORT BEND SPRING BRUNCH: HATS, GLOVES AND BOUTONNIERES Friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center: A Special Project of the Children’s Museum of Houston, gathered at the home of Manmeet and Paul Likhari to celebrate the 10th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch.

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Italian luxury in the breathtaking Vista Fontana.

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LIVING IN A NUTSHELL

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With its innovative, chic and portable design approach, Living in a Nutshell is the go-to DIY resource guide for small-space nesters. This book takes a noncommittal approach to design. Author Janet Lee shares experiments and breakthroughs in living larger and luxuriously within tight quarters. Lee reveals how to revitalize a humble abode, maximize every inch, and elevate eyesores into design distractions. In step-by-step detail, applying room-opening flourishes is possible for anyone.

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Capel Rugs Debuts COCOCOZY Two fabulous brands, one bold collaboration: Known for creating effortlessly cool interiors on her blog, COCOCOZY, Coco has translated her unique graphic design aesthetic into rug collections that are colorful and comfortable, with a fresh California twist. Artfully executed in a 100 percent wool, hand-knotted Indo Tibetan weave, the COCOCOZY for Capel Rugs line showcases Coco's signature patterns and textures in a variety of lively colors, including pink, navy and peacock blue. capelrugs.com

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Carol and Phil Garner The dynamic pair are the city’s unpaid Chamber of Commerce

By Tish Williams fter many years in the headlines, Carol and Phil Garner are flying under the radar.

Truth is, they might be busier now than they were during Phil’s 31 years in Major League Baseball ― 16 years as an infielder for five different clubs and 15 seasons as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros.

They love the chaos of a half-dozen young grandchildren all living within a few miles of their Woodlands home.

Carol’s calendar is jammed with commitments as a member of the board of directors of the Mitchell Pavilion and the Memorial Hermann Foundation.

The focus now, though, is in quietly finishing up 20 months of construction on their new house in Carlton Woods and trying to get into good graces so they can earn their blessed occupancy privileges. The doorbell needs to be hooked up, the landscaping needs fine-tuning ― that sort of thing.

For a dynamic and celebrated Houston family, it’s a temporary calm. The Garners moved to Houston in 1981 when Phil was traded to the Astros. They landed in Kingwood, set down roots in a way that isn’t easy when getting blown from town to town on the whims and wins of baseball franchises. In the mid2000s, they moved to The Woodlands to be closer to help with their grandson, who was diagnosed with autism at 1 year of age and required 50-70 hours of intense therapy a week.

As their three children — Eric, Bethany and Ty — grew their own families, the Garners reversed a decision to downsize and built a new house to accommodate them all. “We couldn’t fit all the cars in the driveway,” Phil says with a laugh.

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not to mention a spacious entryway that segues easily into the kitchen area and living room. “How many people have foosball in their living room?” Phil boasts.

Phil is still a big leaguer by virtue of his spot as a special assistant to Oakland A’s manager Bob Melvin in the 2012 and 2013 seasons; Melvin was Garner’s bench coach and right-hand man in Milwaukee and Detroit. “It’s highly secret because I don’t do much,” Phil adds with his typical humility ― he’s one of the rare major leaguers who can boast a World Series championship as a player (he hit .500 in the series to help the Pirates win in 1979) and a World Series appearance (as manager of the 2005 Astros).

This gives him the opportunity to continue to visit some of his favorite bigleague cities to lend an ear to Melvin. He and Carol easily share one of hundreds of big-league stories when describing why they love certain towns ― a city’s vibrancy (Boston), its youth and vigor (Chicago), or something straightforward and practical like the ballpark’s proxim-

ity to the team hotel (Cleveland).

Carol spent enough time herself in ballparks to add her two cents to the design of Houston’s beloved Minute Maid Park.

During a two-year tenure serving with Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Carol was one of 12 individuals who helped perfect the design and construction of what was then known as the Ballpark at Union Station. Her credentials as the only woman on the panel, she remembers, were by virtue of being the person who’d sat in the most ballpark seats of anyone around. She wistfully recalls the great history Houston residents conveyed to her in their arrival by train through Union Station, the effort to connect the ballpark with the Houston skyline, and the “aesthetically beautiful” design.

She was able to inject a little baseball practicality when it came to the bowels of the stadium where she'd spend plenty of time, day in and day out, especially an illconceived plan to have the umpire’s changing rooms past the center field fence.

“They'd need a police escort,” she says.

“And we’d never get a good call!”

Now, the high-profile couple enjoys the quiet life. An unpaid chamber of commerce, they marvel at the planning George Mitchell put into The Woodlands. “Without going through one traffic light we can go to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the bank,” Carol explains. “The wine shop,” Phil interjects. “Pizza, fine dining, the doctor’s and the list goes on,” Carol finishes.

“The ease of living is wonderful.”

Phil will continue to offer his baseball knowledge to those in need ― he has not spoken with Astros ownership. Carol will continue to “excel at jobs that do not pay,” as she describes with a laugh. And they’ll do it all from their new home, which they can hopefully claim soon to the full extent, in a town they love. “We don't have to go to a resort,” Phil muses. “We live in one.”l

Carol spent enough time herself in ballparks to add her two cents to the design of Houston’s beloved Minute Maid Park.

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Rachel’s Homeless Homies A helping hand from Fort Bend for those who live on Houston’s streets

By Judy Latta t least once a week, Fort Bend County resident Rachel Brannan leaves her comfortable suburban home in idyllic Sienna Plan tation and travels the Fort Bend Tollway to some of the most destitute areas of Houston. Rachel does not pass through these city neighborhoods in the way many do: doors locked, avoiding eye contact with the homeless men and women who reside there. On the contrary, she goes to these neighborhoods to deliver supplies that she has collected, and to befriend those who live on the city’s streets.

These friends have come to be known as Rachel’s Homeless Homies, a name she has taken to represent the informal organization she runs to collect and deliver basic necessities of life to those living on the streets or in shelters. Rachel says her motivation for this work is simple. “My goal is to make the people I deliver to feel loved and special. I want them to know they have not been forgotten.” According to the Coalition for the Homeless, in the Houston area more than 8,700 people are homeless every night.

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A Decision to “Do Something” Rachel started her crusade with a goal of collecting supplies to help a small group of homeless people she encountered in a chance meeting one afternoon. She recalls, “While taking Christmas photos with my family, we noticed a few homeless people in downtown Houston. As usual, we just looked at them, and I thought to myself that we should really do something.” A few days later, when the temperature was to drop below freezing, Rachel could not stop thinking about those people under the bridge.

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Rachel Brannan at The Beacon shelter in downtown Houston with donated cereal bars. The Bracelets are worn by volunteers and also given to the homeless they serve. Says Rachel, “We want to bring attention to homelessness and are branding it brown. Think cardboard, mud and a tough environment. Support your homeless homies. Wear some brown. Wear some love.”

She explains, “I had always been afraid of panhandlers and homeless people. Something changed in me that day. I pledged I would deliver at least 10 blankets, coats, and backpacks filled with toiletries to these people.” She talked to a few friends and in no time was able to deliver 15. “The following day I promised my new friends I would return with more blankets, coats and stuffed backpacks,” she says.

Since that day, Rachel’s Homeless Homies has grown by leaps and bounds, and she has touched the lives of hundreds of homeless people. She has collected and delivered countless pairs of reading glasses, blankets, rain ponchos, packs of playing cards, and backpacks stuffed with t-shirts, toiletries, snacks, socks, first aid kits, candy, pens, notepads and more to the homeless in downtown Houston. She

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has also organized and delivered donations to Parks Youth Ranch in Fort Bend County which serves at-risk and homeless youth. She is now focusing on The Beacon, her favorite homeless shelter in downtown Houston.

Rachel’s Homeless Homies has a legion of volunteers, both adults and children, to help with everything from collection to sorting to delivery. Among many others, this group includes her husband Scott, her sons Jackson (11) and Spencer (7), and her mom Marilyn, all of whom are enthusiastic about lending a hand. Rachel values this opportunity to teach her boys important lessons about kindness, compassion, respect and human dignity. “I truly believe acts of kindness are contagious,” she says. Rachel says that her husband has also developed a passion for her work, and that he was even a good sport when she accidentally gave away his favorite jacket from The Masters Golf Tournament. “Yep,” she says with a grin, “You can only get those at Augusta.”

Rachel also is pleased with her own personal growth since she began this work. No longer does she avoid panhandlers on the street, but now always tries to have something in her car to give them when she passes by. “On my way to volunteer at The Beacon,” she says, “I stop by McDonalds or Whataburger and hand out cheeseburgers or sausage biscuits and bottles of water to the panhandlers along Loop 610.”

A Wellspring of Support Community support for Rachel’s Homeless Homies has been immense.

One day Rachel sent out a message via social networking that she was conducting a drive for reading glasses to

“My goal is to make the people I deliver to feel loved and special. I want them to know they have not been forgotten.”

- Rachel Brannan

She has also organized donations for the Parks Youth Ranch in Richmond.

deliver to The Beacon, and within 24 hours she had received 42 pairs. By the end of that week she was able to fit more than 80 people with glasses. She says that a sweet lady came up to her that day, and “she had scribbled a thank you note on a piece of scrap

paper. The note brought tears to my eyes, and I will cherish it forever.”

Rachel feels her gestures are small, but they are grand to those she helps.

She recalls, “My first day at The Beacon, a man told me he was putting a prayer request in the prayer box for me. Can you believe it, this homeless man was praying for ME!” Another day, she says, “I gave a panhandler a blanket and two bottles of water. He looked at me with his filthy face and began to cry as he thanked me and told me I was his angel because he had been praying for help.”

Some major sponsors have jumped on board and provided donations and other support for Rachel’s Homeless Homies. A friend recently donated more than a thousand cereal bars. St. Catherine's Episcopal Church and Snap Fitness, both of Missouri City, have helped with donation drives.

Ambit Energy is working on a program to provide proceeds to Homeless Homies based on service referrals.

Rachel says she feels fortunate to have received this amazing calling.

She doesn’t see her work as burdensome; she sees it as a gift. She says, “We, as a community, are so very blessed. I want to bring awareness of Houston’s Homeless to those living in beautiful Fort Bend County.

This thing has really grown and I pray daily for guidance. I keep getting signs that I should continue.

I love what I am doing and have been lucky to gain support from so many people.”

To learn more about Rachel’s efforts or to get involved, visit the website, homelesshomiesfoundation.org, or their Facebook page, Rachel’s Homeless Homies. For more information on The Beacon, visit chomhouston.org. l FORT BEND LIFESTYLES & HOMES / JULY 2013

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The Couple That Acts Together...Stays Together

JENNY FRANCO

JENNY FRANCO

Fort Bend’s Justin and Crystal O’Brien enjoy all the “stages” of their lives

Justin posed as Ken, the main character he played in I Am Barbie, at Main Street Theater,

Justin and Crystal onstage together. Justin played Astolfo, who courts Estrella (Crystal) in Life is a Dream last fall at Main Street Theater in Houston.

By Don Maines

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, apostrophe, B, R, I... E, N, S spells O’Briens.” Sing that to the tune of George M. Cohan’s song “Harrigan” (about a theatrical family) and you have the name of Houston’s hottest acting couple, Justin and Crystal O’Brien of Sienna Plantation.

Crystal took a few years off to become mommy to Kevin, now 4, and Eden, 2, but she returned to the stage last year in Shakespeare’s Richard III at Main Street Theater (MST) in Rice Village, where Justin had stepped out of Barbie’s shadow as Ken in a play about the Mattel toy couple.

In the premiere of that show, titled I Am Barbie, Justin also played the "he man" doll G.I. Joe as a grunting caveman and former Justin Timberlake as a wholesome star of T V’s The Mickey Mouse Club.

Last fall, the O’Briens played opposite each other in Pedro Calderón de la

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Barca’s 17th century allegory Life is a Dream at MST. In Sync On the Stage “Acting together is great,” said Crystal. “It’s fun because we know each other so well and are more apt to try new things, take risks. It’s the trust factor. We work in tune with each other.”

When both O’Briens are onstage, “We have a lovely babysitter-slashnanny, who brings bags full of arts and crafts for the kids,” said Crystal.

Crystal followed Life is a Dream with Love Goes to Press by female war correspondents Martha Gellhorn and Virginia Cowles and Shakespeare’s Henry V at MST, while Justin returned to the Alley Theatre in Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men and Bernard Pomerance’s The Elephant Man. “I’m sure it was quite stressful for him to balance a full-time career and working six days a week at the theater,”

said Crystal, explaining that her husband is the national account manager for CallCopy Inc. However, it helps that O’Brien gets to work from home, allowing him more time with his family.

“On Saturdays, we meet him for dinner between his matinee and evening shows,” said Crystal, “at Niko Niko’s in Market Square Park, or I pack a picnic lunch. The kids get to play in the park.”

Justin, who grew up in Seattle, and Crystal, who hails from Walla Walla, Washington, followed his parents to Texas in 2006.

When they came to Fort Bend County, said Justin, “We knew this was home. Gosh, it was just beautiful. No sign pollution, no litter."

At the end of June, the O’Briens will take their first road trip back to Washington, where they will visit her family and Crystal will star as Shelby in Robert Starling’s Steel Magnolias and play multiple roles in John Cariani’s

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No acting is required to be the happy O’Brien family in real life: Crystal and Justin and their two children, Eden and Kevin.

Almost, Maine at Mount Baker Theater in Bellingham. In the fall, Crystal is inked to perform in Henry V at the Prague Shakespeare Festival in the Czech Republic.

The O’Briens are popular in circles onstage and off. Fellow actor Joe Kirkendall of Houston called them “Mr. and Mrs. America.”

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“Acting together is great,” said Crystal. “It’s fun because we know each other so well and are more apt to try new things, take risks.”

“They really support each other and they live for their children,” he explained. “This year has been a very busy and intricate time for them, but they are so good at giving each other time and taking Eden and Kevin places that make them think. They bring them a lot to the theater; they take them places like the Museum of Natural Science. Both kids are adorable and very sweet. They’re hilarious.”

Kirkendall also praised Justin for his leadership as chairman of the committee to raise $3 million for Main Street Theater to finish the purchase of its building and structurally renovate it.l

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Showstopper TEXT by CHERYL ALEXANDER PHOTOS by BRUCE GLASS INTERIORS by ASID DESIGNERS BUILDER by TERAMOR CUSTOM HOMES

ouston’s top 20 interior designers combined their creative capacity in Riverstone for this year’s only ASID home tour to design a house like no other for owners Rodney and Tiffany Winkler. While it’s always challenging for more than one designer to integrate their designs into a cohesive vision, this challenge was a little more difficult. Typically, the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) show homes showcase designs and trends in builder homes or model homes where no owner’s influence must be considered. Imagine how that challenge is multiplied when there are 20 designers working together who now also are obliged to consider the new homeowners’ tastes and lifestyle in their collaboration on this immense project, not only majestic in scale, but magnificent in scope.

The 6,682-square-foot Italian villa, Vista Fontana, was built by Teramor Custom Homes. The designers, all affiliated with the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of ASID, combined their prodigious talents to illustrate the latest trends, designs, technology and more in an innovative fashion, while adhering to a unifying theme — the Italian farmhouse, where (in this case) every room has a fountain/water view.

The Winklers decided on Sugar Land because of its central location to work, friends and family, and chose Riverstone because of its beauty and the lot they found.

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“We had toured Riverstone and thought the community was beautifully developed,” Rodney said. “The lake is larger and grander than any other community lake we saw, and we also didn’t want any neighbors behind us.

This was a perfect choice.”

After eight months of working with Patrick Berrios of Berrios Design, the couple’s dream home was on paper and ready to go to Teramor Custom Homes, which the Winklers selected after touring another of the builder’s Riverstone homes.

The Winklers’ vision is evidenced in every room of the home, but especially in the kitchen where the ceiling soars 27 feet high. “When I told Rodney I wanted a two-

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PREVIOUS PAGES: Vista Fontana, this luxurious Tuscan-style villa by Teramor Homes, serves up Old World splendor on a grand scale and serves as a showcase for local craftsmen. Ú Utilizing warm travertine tile, designer Kelly Gale Amen unifies the outdoor spaces in this backyard. The loggia, pergola and pool area are defined by mixed pebblestone borders, and Kelly’s Art Furniture is displayed throughout the space. The large poof, the focal point of the loggia, is complemented by Kelley’s signature “V” pillows. Floaties stored in pottery provide appealing pops of color. Ú The family room, designed by Sharon Staley and divided from the kitchen only by the 18foot stone archway, reflects a rustic ambiance found in elegant Italian country homes. The exposed wooden trestle beams and the stone columns provide perfect contrast for the tailored sectional sofa and clean lines of the cocktail table.

THESE PAGES: Jason Broughton designed the stairwell and connecting spaces with the concept to take typically under-used spaces and incorporate them as functional parts of the home. Here you’ll find a place to greet guests warmly, a family art and photo gallery, and even a spot for the grand piano. Rug by Pride of Persia; lighting by Ferguson Lighting Company. Ú The Italian farmhouse architectural tone of the home is set at the front door.

This 17-foot wrought iron door by Tim Buchanan boasts a beautiful handmade embellishment designed by the homeowners, which is duplicated in the stairs and balcony. Landscaping by South Coast Landscapes. Ú With an entry spanning 22 feet skyward, the chandelier and ceiling accent are standouts. Lighting from Ferguson Lighting Company and décor from J. Broughton Design-Home Collection. Ú This kitchen is any cook’s dream and the heart of this home, emphasized by its massive scale, the stonework, the beams, the hammered copper farmhouse sink, hand-scraped oiled wood floor, custom plaster oven hood and exposed wooden beams.

Custom cabinets by Benedettini Cabinetry; appliances by Sub-Zero/Wolf; stone work by South Texas Stone; design

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The Winklers believe the ASID designers embraced their ideas and brought them to life with style, ingenuity and valuable solutions to their list of “wants” for the home.

story kitchen, he thought I was crazy,” Tiffany shared. “But I love the openness it affords the space, and to me, the kitchen is the gathering spot in the home. The architect designed the entire home around the kitchen.”

The kitchen is adjoined to the family room and the spaces are divided only by an impressive 18-foot stone archway. Tying them together are beautiful Castle Combe smoked, oiled and pegged wood floors and immense wooden exposed beams carved and built on-site. Adjacent to the family room is a downstairs lounge/game room, which was another non-negotiable for this family.

Tiffany explained, “I think it makes more sense to have this space downstairs, especially while the kids are young, so they can be nearby.” The couple incorporated nice soft flooring for the kids to play on, comfortable seating conducive to conversation and pocket doors to keep the clutter out of sight.

Another remarkable can’t-miss feature of this home is the 17-foot custom-designed wrought-iron door, another reflection

of the homeowners’ tastes. Rodney designed the iron-work, which is duplicated indoors on the stairs and balcony.

“I was on a flight to London with a pad and pencil and just kept sketching and sketching,” Rodney said. “Tiffany liked my rendering and the builder and iron craftsman made a few suggestions. I was able to come up with something unique and we really love these great doors.”

The Winklers believe the ASID designers embraced their ideas and brought them to life with style, ingenuity and valuable solutions to their list of “wants” for the home. Rodney explained, “For instance, I wanted built-ins along one wall in my study, but we have these three high windows, so how do you do that?

Designer Teena Caldwell, who owns boutique furniture store Twenty-Two Fifty Interiors in Sugar Land, devised a shelving and cabinet design that was just perfect.”

Though a bit dazed with the pace of building a show home, the Winklers report that seeing their dream take shape has been exciting, while demanding. The builders, D.C. Peterson

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THESE PAGES: This fabulous dining space,

by Debra Sabrsula, is a mixture of Old World Italian and contemporary design. The barrel-vaulted ceiling clad in timeless brick complements the smooth plaster finish on the walls. The long, smooth natural slab dining table from John Brooks seems to float above the high tech molded Chinese red chairs. Chairs and antique Italian sideboards from Roche Bobois. Ú In this midlevel study, Teena Caldwell combines antique furnishings with new interpretations of embossed leathers, linens and patterned fabrics to create an inviting workspace. The coffered ceiling with exposed wood beams incorporates hand-painted torn paper.

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and Ken Alexander, agree. They faced their own set of challenges with this design, even though they have built several other ASID show homes. “Our goal is to always provide the ultimate in design and convenience for our home buyers, but the extraordinary quality associated with ASID Show Homes sets the bar even higher.”

To do that, the builders chose to focus on local builders, most of whom are based in Fort Bend County. The aforementioned dazzling front door and the sweeping stair were a collaborative effort of the homeowners and wrought-iron wizard Tim Buchanan, and the kitchen and bathrooms were crafted by Benedettini Cabinetry, a high-end tech shop in Rosenberg. Patrick Berrios, the architect, has his office in Sugar Land.

The interior and outdoor design of Vista Fontana was influenced by the home’s interactive spaces geared towards entertaining, along with five bedrooms and even more bathrooms, as well as the Winklers’ memories of their travels throughout Europe and Africa, and the growth of their family, which now includes their 5-month-old daughter. And, as the name Vista Fontana (fountain view) suggests, the designers also strived to take advantage of the array of fountains which can be seen from every single room in the home.

Legendary Houston designer Kelly Gale Amen speaks of the home as “layers of spaces, visible immediately from the front door, through the foyer, living room and beyond, including the pergola, loggia and bar, infinity pool and lake.” The outdoor spaces (designed by Amen) are canvassed in neutrals and incorporate the concept of dimensional rooms without walls. To accomplish this, each space is surrounded by a 12-inch border of pebble stones around travertine pavers set in a herringbone pattern. The spaces also incorporate Amen’s functional, famous art furniture as well as designs by students from the Zina Garrison Academy.

The master bedroom, designed by Diana Walker with cues taken from the lake view and the Winklers’ desire for a dark and dreamy suite, is embellished with elegant materials and architectural elements such as the stained glass window and the two-story bell tower with Tableau Faux Iron detailing above the tub. Also noteworthy are the tufted headboard which was formerly a gate and the

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Designed by Blake Woods, the family lounge is the space where the floor is soft enough for kids to play and the furniture is comfortable enough for friends to sit and chat. The sheer window treatments allow the perfect amount of light and the tangerine accents provide a fresh pop of color.

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A whimsical mural of a tree with soft pink flowers provides the inspiration in this nursery, designed by Angela Lee, where white-framed vintage pictures hang gently from the branches. The soft pink and sage green color palette allow for easy transitioning as this baby girl grows into a beautiful young lady. Ú In this guest room, designed by Lynne T. Jones, the homeowners’ world travels served as the design inspiration. Abstract art by Stacy Hosrich; quilt by Perfect Quilt; window treatments by G&S Custom Drapes.

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Deborah Rivera designed this guest suite with the overnight guests’ comfort in mind. The tall upholstered headboard provides scale to the room and balance for the other luxurious elements. The neutral colors allow for flexibility in using accents and textures for seasonal changes.

framed wedding dress in Tiffany’s closet, which was an idea she found on Pinterest.

Though rustic in design, the technology in this home is far from antiquated. Incorporating products to control lighting, temperature, audio and video distribution and security is the work of cutting edge company Echo Workshop. A Lutron system utilizes multiple keypads to activate whole-home or single-room lighting scenes — with a single “welcome home” touch button near the garage entry, the entire home is illuminated, while the “goodbye” button has the opposite effect. The same system controls the temperature and shades in the house, while the homeowners can access most of the electronics in their home from any iOS device (iPhone, iPad or iTouch).

Vista Fontana is spectacular in its detail and design, and setting the stage for it all is the Ivy Bend neighborhood, a gated community of 10 properties along expansive Lake Riverstone.

“Ivy Bend is one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Sugar Land and a fitting backdrop for the grandeur of an ASID show home,” said Christen Johnson, marketing director of Riverstone.

Proceeds from this year’s home tour benefited the ASID Foundation, an organization that supports interior design research, education and scholarships. For more information, visit asidtgcc.org. l

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Arts & Antiques by Dr. Lori Vintage Swimsuits on the Market was one of those little kids who were often called “a fish.”

You know the type — a pint-sized 3 or 4-year-old who could swim like a champ and would rather spend all day playing under water in a swimming pool than doing anything else. My Mom nearly drowned as a teenager and while she never learned to swim herself, she was adamant about giving me and my sisters swimming lessons. To her credit, all three of us are excellent swimmers today. My swimming abilities even helped pay for school. I swam competitively through my teens and early 20s and today, I enjoy swimming as my favorite form of exercise.

It follows that investigating the history of the bathing suit is a topic of interest for me. It brings back happy memories of days at swim team practice and now relates to my work evaluating vintage objects.

In the early years of the 20th century, there were strict laws that required women to be fully clothed when taking a swim. The bathing suit requirements of the day included a non-form fitting costume that consisted of a dress, pantaloons, cap, and shoes. Most women obliged and frolicked in the waves in full-length swimming attire while others took their chances with a more revealing bathing suit. Most woolen – yes, that reads woolen as in wool -- swimsuits of the early decades of the 1900s were basic black.

All of that changed in the summer of 1905 when Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman announced her desire to become the first woman to swim the English Channel. She attempted the feat amid controversy over her bathing suit. Kellerman sparked an international stir when she was arrested for wearing a one-piece woolen swimming suit. She omitted the pantaloons, cap, and shoes and started a tidal wave of talk. Obscenity laws aside, Kellerman started a swimsuit revolution.

Roaring Twenties By the 1920s-’30s, bright colors, synthetic fabrics, and a more feminine shape emerged in the style of swimsuits. The famous Jantzen swimsuit manufacturing firm made the diving girl logo a beach blanket image and everything from billboards to bumper stickers donned the famous logo. In the 1940s, convertible straps which could be unfastened were introduced in part to prevent tan lines. Today, vintage swim suits bring high values on the vintage couture market.

High-end swim suits from the 1950s like those designed by Christian Dior command $1,000 to $2,000, while more mainstream brands like Catalina dating to the mid-1900s are worth $50 to $350 per suit. The 1950s emphasized the hourglass figure with a “bubble suit” featuring cotton material and low-cut top. The 1960s swimsuits saw an interest in show-

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Actress Pamela Anderson’s famous red swimsuit from her role on TV’s Baywatch sold for $275.

ing off the midriff, too. Two-piece polyester bathing suits of the era were still conservative and covered up one’s belly button.

By the 1970s, swimsuits were a far cry from the cover-upeverything style bathing suits of the early 1960s. Later, Speedo swimsuits from the 1980s featured Lycra materials and straightforward styles.

On the market, vintage swim suits in good condition always bring interest from collectors and celebrity suits are all the rage. A prominent example of the interest in the vintage swim suit market is celebrity suits. For instance, Pamela Anderson’s one piece red Speedo lifeguard bathing suit from her starring role on the widely popular hit TV show, Baywatch, recently sold for $275.l

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D E TA I L S

Kitchen Winners!

Outstanding kitchens from the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

BEST OVERALL KITCHEN

“Raise a Glass” is the winner of the Best Kitchen and 1st Place Large Kitchen awards.

It features a blend of woods, stainless steel, concrete and glass. Photo by Dennis Martin.

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1ST PLACE LARGE KITCHEN

lass in all its glory—hand-cut, hand-blown and LED-lit — was creatively used by the winning designers in both the Best Kitchen and the Best Bath in the 2013 Design Competition sponsored by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). The category winners in this annual contest were revealed on April 18th at an exclusive Design Competition Awards event at the Republic in New Orleans, during the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS).

The KBIS winners’ circle encompasses six categories — small, medium and large kitchens, small and large bathrooms, and powder rooms. In addition, the NKBA Design Competition recognizes Specialty Awards for Before and After Kitchens and Baths, Budget-Friendly Kitchens and Baths, Green Design and Universal Design.

“We take great pride in announcing to the public the topnotch kitchen and bath designers that our industry has to offer,” said 2013

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This year’s winning designs excel in the creative use of glass in all its glory — hand-cut, hand-blown and LED lit.

NKBA President John K. Morgan.

“Hundreds of entries are received every year, and our designer members continue to impress. The competition this year boasted of innovative concepts, creative expressions and cutting-edge designs.”

This year’s 400+ entries from across the U.S. and Canada were judged by a panel of eight certified industry experts. Each was either a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) or both a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a Certified Bath Designer (CBD). The entries were scored on safety and ergonomics, elements and principles of design, design planning, creativity and presentation.

In addition, approximately 16,000 consumers voted for the People’s Pick Kitchen and Bath on HGTVRemodels.com.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association, a nonprofit trade group that owns the KBIS,

3RD PLACE LARGE KITCHEN

(Above) “Grab Your Mackintosh” is the 3rd Place Large Kitchen winner, reflecting the owners’ love of the Arts and Crafts movement and reminiscent of the Rennie Mackintosh style, but with all of today’s modern conveniences. Photo by Eric Hausman. (Below) “Step Back in Time” is the People’s Pick choice and also the 2nd Place Large Kitchen winner. It features antiqued finishes and a large antique Chinese print over the stairs. Photo by John D. Smoak III.

PEOPLE’S PICK

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has conducted a design contest since 1965.

That year, the winners were Danish Modern and Spanish-style projects, and a kitchen with lavender blue cabinets accented by wallpapered soffit and ceiling.

This month, Lifestyles & Homes features the professionally designed, prize-winning kitchen winners. Next month the bathroom design awards will be showcased.

2013 KITCHEN DESIGN WINNERS Best Kitchen and Large Kitchen - 1st Place Wendy F. Johnson, CKD, CBD Designs for Living Manchester Village, Vt.

BEST BUDGETFRIENDLY KITCHEN

2ND PLACE MEDIUM KITCHEN

(Above) “Beach Ball” is the 2nd Place Medium Kitchen and also the winner of Budget Friendly Kitchen. It has a Gulf Coast color palette, with white glass-front cabinets featuring turquoise backs that keep plates and glasses in the limelight. Photo by Greg Riegler Photography. (Below) “Copper Elements” is the 3rd Place Medium Kitchen winner. Fanciful swirling metal pulls, fun red wall elements and copper backsplash offer wit and whimsy. Photo by Cabin 4D Images.

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“Raise a Glass” — This kitchen translates into some serious cooking and baking for her, and also a computer center and sevenstool raised bar area. With the focal point being the glass wall and views of a private golf course beyond, a large center island forms the heart of the space, open to an elaborate wall of cooking, refrigeration and storage. Not to be missed is a small second island providing an intimate dining space for two.

The combination of warm linear rift oak and cool stainless steel cabinets of varying heights provides a serene balance to the interior, and the floating LED-lit glass bar, colorful cabinet glass, recycled glass tile backsplash and pendant lights add the right amount of drama. This visually interesting, yet functional space serves up a blend of woods, stainless steel, concrete and glass – perfect for that weekend escape.

PRODUCTS: Cooktop: Wolf; Dishwasher, Miele; Ovens: Wolf; Microwave Oven, Miele; Refrigerators: Zub-Zero; Ventilation: handcrafted metal with custom copper finish; Cabinetry: Bentwood, St. Charles; Countertops: Dex, ThinkGlass, Grothouse Lumber; Faucets/Fittings: Waterstone; Lighting: Task, Tech; Sinks: Mila, Kohler, Link-asink; Flooring: Marble Tile.

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1ST PLACE MEDIUM KITCHEN

“Snow White Sparkles” is the 1st Place Medium Kitchen winner. The white walls, cabinets and table are perfectly complemented by the dark floor. Photo by Evan White.

Medium Kitchen — 1st Place Karen Swanson New England Design Works Manchester, Mass.

“Snow White Sparkles” -Meticulously designed to optimize natural lighting, storage and comfortable seating, this kitchen accommodates multiple people working at the same time. The peninsula with strikingly dramatic legs seats four and still has room for prep space and a prep sink.

The dark floor is the perfect counterpoint to the white kitchen, which gets even more light from an eight-foot door leading to the back porch.

Custom planked walls add to the serenity with their horizontal lines.

PRODUCTS: Dishwasher: Asko; Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator; Microwave Oven: Wolf; Range/Oven: Wolf; Refrigerators: Sub-Zero; Ventilation: Best; Cabinetry: Pennville; Countertops: Marble; Faucets/Fittings: Rubinet; Flooring: Saulnier; Sinks: Dawn; Windows: Marvin. ➝ FORT BEND LIFESTYLES & HOMES / JULY 2013

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Small Kitchen - 1st Place Elina Katsioula-Beall, CKD Dewitt Designer Kitchens Pasadena, Calif.

“In Retrospect” — Housed in a midcentury modern, post-and-beam gem, this kitchen was remodeled to reflect its original charm. The center section of the dropped ceiling was opened up to expose original beams and a long row of unusual tilt-down vents. A dash of charcoal, turquoise and red Formica, colorful pulls, plus linear cooktop arrangements take their inspiration from the good old days, then kick it up a notch to bring it into the 21st century.

Architectural restoration of rare 1940s plywood, a two-bay breakfast area, the “alkalizer” water niche with mini-sink, refurbished “boat-cabinets,” and a modernism-inspired sculpture contribute to the kitchen’s vintage “wow” factor. The shiny beverage cen-

ter with drawer refrigerators and wine rack is topped with a glass shelf. The bouncy cork flooring invites visitors to step into the 1950s.

PRODUCTS: Cooktop: Miele; Dishwasher: Miele; Refrigerator: Miele; Oven: TurboChef; Disposal: Franke; Drawer refrigerators: U-Line; Ventilation: Vent-A-Hood; Cabinetry: Serrao, Columbia; Countertops: Matrix Granite and Silestone; Faucets/Fittings: Kohler; Flooring: Cork; Lighting pendants: Cleveland Art; Lighting sconces: Lamps Plus; Sinks: Custom; Tile: Ultraglas.

Before & After Kitchen Richard Ourso, CKD, CAPS Ourso Designs Baton Rouge, La. “French Country Flair” — Rough hewn finishes and salvaged wood planks help recreate the Old World

French décor the clients truly desired.

A custom hood was created, using copper, copper rivets, forged-iron strapping and an old beam, and the finish was left with a naturally dark patina.

The island top is made from longleaf yellow pine boards, tied together with forged-iron strapping, while the island itself was faux-finished in a shade of bluish gray.

Open shelving, made from longleaf yellow pine and then sandblasted, projects the look of beautiful old wood, set off with black metal supports.

Perimeter countertops in the kitchen and the dining room console feature 3cm black granite with a Tuscan finish and a chiseled-edge treatment.

Whitewashed, old-wood flooring and old beams in the kitchen ceiling and dining room unify the areas and recreate the feel of a French farmhouse kitchen. A French door added to the kitchen exterior wall allows more day-

2ND PLACE SMALL KITCHEN

3RD PLACE SMALL KITCHEN

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(Above) “Change of Scene” is the 2nd Place Small Kitchen winner. A custom-built hood, recessed niche and carved corbels are lovely focal points. Muted tiles and light granite countertops add simple elegance. Photo by Phoenix Photographic. (Left) “Not At All Retiring” took the 3rd Place Small Kitchen award. The owners live in a retirement community and wanted built-in flair and function for years to come. It features stainless appliances, gray flat-panel cabinetry with sleek long handles, thin slate counters and a painted-glass backsplash that pops against the neutral palette. Photo by Anice Hoachlander.

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1ST PLACE SMALL KITCHEN

“In Retrospect” took the 1st Place Small Kitchen award. A dash of charcoal, turquoise and red formica, plus linear cooktop arrangement take inspiration from the good old days, then kick it up a notch to the 21st century. The shiny beverage center with drawer refrigerators and wine rack is topped with a glass shelf. Bouncy cork flooring steps back to the 1950s. Photo by Suki Medencevic.

light to flow through.

The kitchen was co-designed by Vickie Mire, CKD, CAPS; and Michelle Livings, AKBD, CAPS, LEED. PRODUCTS: Cooktop: Jenn-Air; Dishwasher: Bosch; Disposal: InSinkErator; Microwave: GE Advantium; Oven: GE; Refrigerators: Jenn-Air; Ventilation: Vent-a-Hood; Cabinetry: Medallion; Countertops: Soapstone; Faucets/Fittings: Kohler.

Budget-Friendly Kitchen Cheryl Kees Clendenon In Detail Interiors Pensacola, Fla. “Beach Ball” — Here’s a perfect rendition of a contemporary twist on a classic beach cottage. This kitchen in a rental was designed for the easy navigation of a large number of guests. The island offers generous seating areas and plenty of counter space aptly

crafted to serve multiple cooks. This open kitchen plan reflects the Gulf Coast color palette and creates a cheerful coastal atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

High ceilings, balanced neutrals and pops of turquoise mirror the freshness of unobstructed water views from the adjacent living areas. White glass-front cabinets feature turquoise backs that keep plates and glasses in the limelight.

The porcelain floors, black walnut counter section with prep sink, vibrant backsplash and aluminum swivel stools make the space a cool, modern beach retreat.

The kitchen was co-designed with Stacy Snowden.

PRODUCTS: Clothes Dryer: Maytag; Dishwasher: KitchenAid; Microwave Oven: GE Advantium; Range/Oven: Jenn-Air; Refrigerators: KitchenAid ; Washing Machine: Maytag; Ice Maker: KitchenAid; Cabinetry: In Detail;

Countertops: Hanstone and Black Walnut; Faucets/Fittings: Hansgrohe; Flooring: Tile Cobsa USA; Lighting: lsland .

People’s Pick Kitchen Bryan Reiss, CMKBD Distinctive Design Mt. Pleasant, S.C. “Step Back in Time” — This renovated kitchen in an historical home features antiqued, hand-painted finishes and a large antique Chinese print on the soaring wall over the stairs – a step into historic modernity! Oversize cabinets contrast with dark countertops and the hefty details on the island. The original heart pine floors, large arched windows and exposed brick and beams add to the unique character of the soaring space. The copper hood becomes another focal point. A custom walk-in cooler is housed under the staircase. ➝ FORT BEND LIFESTYLES & HOMES / JULY 2013

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Mirrors reflect more than their own surroundings. Indeed, a mirror often becomes the focal point of a room, reflecting the owners’ taste as much as anything. For the perfect mirror, see one of the largest collections around in this 144,000-cubic-foot Victoria, Texas showroom. A whole lot to choose from at reasonable, small town prices. Doesn’t get better than that!

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THE DESIGN FIRM The Design Firm is considered one of the top interior design firms as well as a truly unique home decor store. Their focus is to create a custom design that represents the client's personal style. The Design Firm's affordable services will allow your budget to go further than expected.

281-494-4433 thedesignfirm.com

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CASTLE FURNITURE PATIO 1 Accent your outdoor environment with their beautiful umbrellas, cushions and accessories to create a stunning outdoor appearance. With more than 30 years of being Houston's outdoor furniture styleleader, Patio 1 showcases the largest variety of designer looks in outdoor fashion, ready for immediate delivery.

713-977-4455 patio1.com 3 locations

Castle Contemporary Design Furniture proudly displays the finest Italian leather, marble and contemporary collections you can find in Houston.

There are unique modern pieces in bedroom, dining room and living room collections. Please see store for details on financing. Located next to Castle Fine Furniture. See for yourself the wide variety of contemporary fine furniture on display.

832-201-1000 3819 Fondren 713-972-1633 3911 Fondren castlefurniture.com

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AFTER

“French Country Flair” is the Before/After Kitchen winner.

Rough-hewn finishes and salvaged wood planks help recreate Old World French decor the clients desired. The custom hood is made of copper, forged-iron strapping and an old beam. Countertops are black granite with a Tuscan finish.

Whitewashed flooring and old ceiling beams recreate the feel of a French farmhouse kitchen.

Photo by Chipper Hatter.

BEFORE

BEST BEFORE AND AFTER

The kitchen was co-designed with Susanne Csonger and Diane Murphy.

PRODUCTS: Cabinetry: Premier Custom Built – custom milk painted finish in revere pewter grey and black; Granite countertops: Matrix - 6cm laminated; Refrigerator/Freezer: Thermador; Range: Wolf; Hood: custom copper Abbaca.

Universal Design Sandra Tierney, CMKBD, CID Cabinets by Design Escondido, Calif.

BEST BUILDER/ REMODELER

“A Family Affair” took the Clay Lyon Honorary award for Best Builder/ Remodeler. The remodel by Angela Victoria Rasmussen catered to the client’s long-time desire to have space for entertaining. The custom cabinetry has spacious work stations, allowing for cooks to interact with guests. A dual-purpose baking center with ample counter space is the perfect buffet platform. Light and airy finishes combine with dark wood floors for a warm and inviting space. Photo by Dean J. Birinyi Photography.

The kitchen in this 1920s Storybook Mission home was designed to make the space more accessible to a client who uses a wheelchair. The design enables the client and two friends, also wheelchair users, to access all the appliances comfortably and move freely between the cooktop and sink. A customdesigned, versatile soapstone sink, with a shallow end as well as a deep end, allowed for a garbage disposal unit.

The cabinetry features maple and quarter sawn oak with three different finishes, and the appliances are carefully placed at the right height, with all doors dropping down to provide the easiest access. A solid kitchen table on casters furnishes dining space in front of the TV, enabling the client to prep large dinners while also entertaining. Glass doors above the refrigerator feature a cable box and a stereo, which can be operated with a remote control. Functional, practical and ready to serve!

PRODUCTS: Cooktop: Jenn-Air; Dishwasher Bosch; Disposal: InSinkErator; Microwave: GE Advantium; Oven: GE; Refrigerators: Jenn-Air; Ventilation: Vent-a-Hood; Cabinetry: Medallion; Countertops: Soapstone; Faucets/Fittings: Kohler. l

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I M P R OV E M E N T S

“Architectural Remnants” is a new laminate flooring collection from Armstrong that captures the distinctive look and texture of reclaimed wood. The floor shown above is Antique Structure - Milk Paint.

Flooring Trends From hardwood to carpet to tile, what’s new and fabulous underfoot

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high-tech lifestyle, subculture movement and über conveniences are just some of the aspects of today’s lifestyle that are influencing the products that we are drawn to. The newest floor products are delivering on these changing needs and demands.

Scouts and experts at the World Floor Covering Association (WCFA) have scoured Surfaces, one of the home market’s top international trade shows, and have been working hand in hand with manufacturers from around the world to deliver the latest and greatest new products and trends in flooring.

HARDWOOD TRENDS Classic staples such as dark mahogany and cherry stained floors were seen across the show, but floors in dozens of shades of muted greys, vanilla tones and whites were standouts. One manufacturer offered a “Crème de la Crème” assortment of hardwood in five gradients of white. In addition, following up a great showing last year, weathered and worn looks in wood continue to gain ground and grow in popularity.

There were no limits when it came to treatments in wood. Hand-sculpted and scraped planks, multi-toned weathered finishes, rolled edges and ends, recov-

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Daltile’s Slimlite Slate & Quartzite™ offers the beauty of stone applications in a thin, lightweight stone facade surface designed for easier handling.

Classic staples such as dark mahogany and cherry stained floors were seen across the show, but floors in dozens of shades of muted greys, vanilla tones and whites were standouts. ered, distressed and timeworn looks were seen everywhere. New to market is a hardwood floor with air-purifying properties. Titanium dioxide is baked into the surface of the wood. When exposed to light, it decomposes organic compounds, including dirt, dust and oils.

The treated surface also becomes hydrophilic, meaning that a thin layer of moisture prevents dirt adhesion.

To allow for greater definition of the wood grain — not seen in traditional presentations — many companies continued manufacturing wide planks spanning four to seven inches across. In addition, companies are now packaging hardwood flooring in boxes with pieces of varying widths and lengths to add further dimension to rooms.

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Reclaimed wood from buildings built centuries ago achieves extended life in living rooms across the country. During these uncertain times, people are looking for simplicity and comfort and a place to retreat. Worn and unfinished looks with exposed seams and distressed surfaces remind us that age can do wonderful things to materials. This “antiqued” finish works to increase the durability of the wood and allows the product to withstand the high traffic and heavy wear of large families and/or pets without issue.

As we’ve seen in years past, all of the manufacturers are offering eco-friendly product options and corporate promises.

Many hardwood companies are addressing consumer demand for eco-friendly

with commitments to replace every tree cut from carefully managed forests with protected saplings.

In addition to a renewal commitment, many companies are offering products with extended warranties and enhanced lifespan promises with new stains that run throughout the entire wear layer of the wood. The result is a highly durable floor that offers everlasting beauty that can be enjoyed for practically a lifetime.

Bamboo maintained its popularity as a highly durable, eco-friendly hardwood flooring solution. One company debuted a bamboo floor resembling walnut that is achieved through a hi-tech digital imaging process that imbues a photo-real image of the wood much like the way laminate is made.

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CARPET AND AREA RUG TRENDS As in years past, carpet and area rugs are all about definition and texture — from leopard print shag to pony hair to braided manmade fibers. Growing consumer demand has also led to supersoft and easy to clean wall-to-wall carpet.

Some companies tout luxuriously soft manmade fibers that are so stable they can be cleaned with bleach and water, and they come with lifetime stain warranties.

Along with the traditional New Zealand and British wools, area rugs made from some of the softest fibers found in nature were seen at the show.

Commonly associated with warm weather clothing, mohair fiber and merino wool are some of the oldest textile fibers known to man. Mohair, which is unique to a particular goat species, is notable for its high luster and silk-like sheen. Due to its nearly microscopic diameter, mohair offers extremely smooth surface texture as it lacks the “scales” associated with wool fiber. Like wools, mohair is naturally insulating, durable, elastic, non-staining, long-lasting and flame-resistant.

Together with the long-haired and shag rugs made from goats and sheep, another trend projected fragmented digital imaging from computer screens directly on area rug designs. Rugs with pixelated designs looked like they jumped right off your desktop. Leaving the structured repeat patterns of traditionally designed rugs in the dust, the high-tech flooring borrowed their eyepopping color schemes directly from the runway with shades of super bright primaries and shocking neon. Contrasting with this trend and equally beautiful were collections of hand-crafted rugs that borrowed from traditional Incan and Ikat designs. The beautiful tribal patterns offered a low-tech, simpler look in muted greys and pastels.

Weathering, a recurring trend in the hardwood category, was also seen in the soft surface sector in the form of new rugs made to look old, and deconstructed fibers reassembled into ornate area rugs.

In response to a yen for classic aged looks, manufacturers presented “new” rugs with foot-worn weathering and patterns

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ENCORE LANDSCAPES MIRRORCLE FRAMES Mirror Makeover is now Mirrorcle Frames!

The tear-out of existing mirrors can incur time, money, and hassle. No tear-out is necessary with Mirrorcle Frames, which has professionally “made over” thousands of mirrors. Founded on principles of excellence, customer service and integrity, they believe their success is no accident. Free in-home consultation available. Their gift cards make great gifts for family, friends and clients.

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Putting customer service first, Encore offers: • Professional landscape design service • Lawn maintenance/ mulching • Create flowerbeds / add seasonal color • Put in a garden / tree trimming • Outdoor lighting...adds security • Sprinkler systems / repair / drainage issues • Fountains / Natural stone borders • Driveways / pathways / steps / pavers • Patios / patio covers / arbors / pergolas Providing service to Houston, Bellaire, Tanglewood, Memorial, Memorial Villages, West University, South Side, Sugar Land, Missouri City and Stafford. Call for a free on-site consultation visit. 713-660-9974 encorelandscapes.com

NSG DESIGN A NATURAL STONE GALLERYCOMPANY Natural Stone Gallery offers clients a 10,000-square-foot kitchen and bath showroom, 200+ granite colors, over 3,000 granite marble slabs and prefabricated countertops, porcelain tiles, U.S.-made wood floors, wholesale pricing and 25 years experience in renovating, remodeling and construction with a complete 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. “My name is Denis Crissman and you have my word on it.” 713 778-0888 kitchenbathremodelinghouston.com 13202 Murphy Road, Stafford,

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EMERALD POOLS For 30+ years EMERALD POOLS has been creating beautiful backyard retreats.

Family-owned/operated, they have the experience, knowledge, expertise and creativity to design your own resort. EMERALD is the proud recipient of the BBB "Award for Excellence - Winner of Distinction" for five consecutive years. Let them show you the possibilities! 281-265-3339 or 281-392-3339

CABINETS & DESIGNS Visit Cabinets & Designs to experience the infinite possibilities of a high-concept showroom. For 40 years this family-owned business has specialized in lifestyle designs for home and office. They are the #1 Wood-Mode Lifestyle Design Showroom, and their mission is to help clients create personalized living and working spaces. When you visit their showroom, mention seeing their ad and you will receive a complimentary Dexas Flexi Cutting Board.

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A-BEAR POOL INNOVATIONS Family owned and operated, A-Bear Pool Innovations specializes in custom gunite swimming pools, waterfalls, outdoor kitchens, mosquito control, lighting, drainage and landscaping to create a beautiful backyard paradise for families. Their professional staff creates a custom and unique design for every customer. Whatever the design or budget, they have the answer.

281-240-SWIM abearpool.com Anderson’s Southern Vista™ Collection of engineered hardwood flooring is rich and exotic. Shown in Clay Hollow.

that appeared to have been faded due to time and wear. Other companies showcased glorious shimmering antique silk designs for the floor made from repurposed clothing such as neon bright Indian silk sari dresses, which were deconstructed then reassembled.

HAMRE’S REMODELING & FLOORING Serving Fort Bend County since 1997.

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Selection Center with the latest looks for their customers.

Field Project Management to make your project run smoothly.

Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 281-494-9200 HamresRemodeling.com 4111 Greenbriar Dr., Stafford

TILE TRENDS Over the past few years, engineered stone commonly reserved for kitchen and bathroom countertops has been making its way to the residential floor.

A composite material made of reconstituted natural crushed stone bound together by a polymer resin or cement mortar, it offers nearly the same performance as sandstone, marble and limestone. Engineered stone is great for indoors as well as outside as it is extremely non-porous, effectively making it resistant to corrosion from water, materials, ocean air, and air pollution.

The engineered variety is more uniform and more stable than natural stone, and an additonal perk, it’s more affordable.

It’s available in the same formats as natural stone, and enhanced imaging techniques bring it even closer in appearance to its natural cousins.

Porcelain, thanks to recent digital imaging advancements, can reinterpret stone, hardwood, leather, even linen.

Rich coloring, veining, stratification and surface texture are achieved and lend to the realistic look. Unlike hardwood and real stone, the wood and stone-look porcelain and ceramic tiles and planks of today offer the desired appearance without the high maintenance and price tag.

For those looking for something a little less traditional and safe, manufacturers offered punk-styled graphics like graffiti on porcelain. The eye-popping “tagged” looks appeared as paint-splattered planks and tiles that looked as if they were plucked off a subway wall. Other manufacturers offered more “urban” looks in the form of tiles that resembled oxidized metals such as rusting iron and chiseled designer concrete.

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FOUR SEASONS HOME PRODUCTS CUSTOM COMFORT A/C AND HEATING Connect to your thermostat your way.

Lennox’ icomfort Wi-FiTM is more than a thermostat. When connected to your home wireless network, it opens up a whole new world of convenience and control, including the ability to monitor and adjust your temperature from anywhere in the world. Call Custom Comfort today and let their expert and professional team help you. 281-342-2512 CustomComfortAir.com

For over 40 years, Four Seasons Home Products has delivered innovative, state-ofthe-art residential and commercial room additions and sunrooms throughout Texas and around the world. Their sunrooms, room additions, conservatories, windows and outdoor living products offer exceptional quality and comfort, at a surprisingly affordable price.The NEW Loggia, Hampton and Hybrid rooms create a unique and stunning addition to any home! 1-866-538-2400 FSH.FourSeasonsSunrooms.com 17375 Tomball Parkway #2A-1, Houston

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They custom design and build patio covers (attached and freestanding), outdoor kitchens, screened porches, room additions, decorative patios, decks and more. The latest trends and products will transform your backyard but maintain your home’s original architecture and add value, beauty and function all year. Well known for their exceptional professionalism, seamless construction and excellent workmanship. Texas Custom Patios is a BBB Gold Star winner. Call for a free consultation or view their project portfolio online. 281-265-1994 texascustompatios.com

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RICHARDS TOTAL BACKYARD SOLUTIONS One of today’s hottest trends is outdoor living areas! Envision your dream and watch it evolve. How much entertaining do you do?

Imagine the atmosphere at your next gathering in your new backyard! Richards takes pride in their approach to accommodate your wants, needs and desires, while incorporating them into a design, offering their knowledge and still keeping your budget in mind.

713-777-POOL (7665) richardstbs.com 1701 Highway 6 South, Houston

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JACKSON AIR Your air conditioning system runs nine to 10 months out of the year. It accounts for about 65% of your electric bill. A new high efficient Trane AC system will make your home more comfortable with less humidity and lower utility bills. Financing is available. Call the company with the “License To Chill” since 1982. They can make you and your home more comfortable.

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Put the experts to work for you and create a space specific to your needs and lifestyle.

From simple storage solutions to spectacular room improvements, Closet Factory can enhance your closet, office, media center, pantry, garage and more. Make arrangements for a free in-home consultation with a Professional Design Consultant and be on your way to making life easier and more organized.281-355-7676 closetfactory.com

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LAMINATE TRENDS The phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” comes to mind with regard to the laminate category of today. Thanks to tremendous enhancements in digital imaging and surface texturing, laminate products are as close to “nature” as they’re ever going to get. Photo-real hardwood, stone and porcelain looks were seen across the show. The glassy, smooth surfaces of yesterday’s products gave way to highly textured, naturally finished products that may as well be the real thing. Authentic wood grain surfaces, chatter marks, pocking, chiseling, knots and saw marks took the floors to the next level. Speaking of “levels,” advancements in noise reduction have helped to level the playing field between this category and hardwood and vinyl. New introductions are imbued with cork and other sound-absorbing materials to reduce echoes commonly associated with this type of floor.

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VINYL TRENDS Not everyone knows, but luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is the leader of the pack in the resilient category. In fact, it follows closely behind reigning flooring stars: carpet (No. 1) and hardwood (No. 2.) The reasons for its success are plain and simple — affordability, durability, second-tonone style and performance.

Most everyone today leads busy, stressful lives and with free time at a premium, the last thing consumers want to do is deal with anything that is high maintenance, especially their floors.

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From health to beauty, your resource guide for medical professionals, healthcare trends, medical specialists, care facilities, fitness centers, spas and salons.

Marlo R. Griesser, D.D.S. “Because every “smile” makeover is completely unique and personalized, the journey to the smile of your dreams is just as important as the destination,” says Dr. Marlo R. Griesser. After placing porcelain veneers on a guest 21 years ago, Dr. Griesser has been creating healthy and beautiful smiles ever since. She has received extensive postgraduate training in advanced aesthetic dentistry from world-leading cosmetic dentists. Call for a consultation.

“A Special Place for Special People,” Dr. Caldwell’s office is geared to the special needs and circumstances of all children. The staff consists of dynamic people dedicated to efficient teamwork and a gentle patient approach, along with a sense of compassion and commitment.

Home of Tillie the Tooth, their goal is to make every child’s dental experience positive and rewarding.

11577 Highway 6, Sugar Land 281-313-5700 • drgriesser.com

Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry 15200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 320, Sugar Land 281-565-5437 • larrycaldwelldds.com

Smile Texas Bret Davis, D.M.D., General Dentistry

James R. Stamper. D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Davis has invested heavily in post-graduate training at the highly prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). He is one of the youngest dentists to achieve completion of the complex LVI curriculum and earn Fellowship status. Dr. Davis has also received his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry. He devotes most of his career to cosmetic dentistry. Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation.

4665 Sweetwater Blvd., Ste. 450, Sugar Land 281-265-SMILE (7645) • SmileTexas.com

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James Stamper, D.D.S., has more than 25 years of experience in nurturing anxious children and their parents. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas Dental Branch, Dr. Stamper has an assortment of gentle, modern dental techniques available to serve the individual need of each child from infancy through the teenage years. Conveniently located on Wilcrest near the Southwest Freeway, Dr. Stamper and his staff will work their magic on your child, providing the best dental care available in a comforting, safe environment.

12000 Wilcrest, Suite 207, Houston 281-495-8828 • stamperkids.com

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MinhLy D. Nguyen, D.D.S, Andrew H. Tran, D.D.S., .Jennifer Tang, D.D.S, Hoa Kim Huu, D.D.S., Giao Le, D.D.S. - Five Star Dentists

The extraordinary staff will help you smile your way to success. Specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry, dental implants, porcelain crowns, braces, INVISALIGN, and the ZOOM2 teeth whitening system. You need not be a superstar to receive the star treatment!

12125 Hwy 6, Suite D, Fresno 281-431-8909 24200 Southwest Fwy, Suite 202, Rosenberg 281-232-4446 5705 Fondren Rd, Suite 104, Houston 713-781-7827 4001 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Suite 120, Pearland 713-734-7827 5stardentists.com

Premier Dental A. Ebrahimian, DDS Offering the highest quality of comprehensive dental care in a warm and caring atmosphere for children and adults.

Continually on the cutting edge of dentistry, Dr. E stays current with advances in dental knowledge and technology. Dr. E and staff believe in a team effort to make you feel comfortable, in educating you about your treatment, and respecting your time. Dr. E will spend quality time with you to make an ethical treatment plan that will meet your needs.

Keith Von Boeckmann, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Dr. Keith Von Boeckmann has been awarded his Fellowship to both the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. The Fellowship designation is one of the most rigorous continuing dental education programs today. Dr. Von Boeckmann’s services include smile makeovers, implants, invisalign, tooth whitening, crowns, bridges and preventative care. Good oral health is linked to living a longer and healthier life. Call today to get started on your radiant smile!

7435 Hwy 6, Missouri City (between Lake Olympia and Sienna Plantation) 281-499-SMILE (7645) RadiantSmilesOfTexas.com

C & C Dental Drs. Cashion and Cody are a husbandand-wife dental team that has specialized in family dentistry and orthodontics for 20 years.

In celebration of that, they have built a beautiful new office with the latest in dental technology, as well as new entertainment features for their patients. Their goal is to make dentistry easy, comfortable and painless and to give their patients a beautiful healthy smile.

They offer convenient early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments. Braces are done on-site. Call for your FREE consultation today!

5814 New Territory Blvd. (In Randall’s Center) 281-277-8787 • premierdental.com

17003 Southwest Freeway, Suite 100 Sugar Land 281-815-4187 • candcdental.com

Samuel Cress, D.D.S.

Smile Texas Rick L. Kline, D.D.S., General Dentistry

Samuel Cress, D.D.S. Director of The Center for Craniofacial and Dental Sleep Medicine. recently expanded his practice to help patients manage their sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. The patented mRNA Appliance nonsurgically remodels the upper airway resulting in an increase of the patient’s airway volume.

Don’t waste another sleepless night. Call for a complimentary consultation.

4545 Sweetwater Blvd.

281-565-4100 • cfdsm.com

Dr. Kline has devoted his entire career to helping people who have lost or are losing their natural teeth. His signature procedure Teeth-By-Tonight!™ allows him to replace an entire upper and/or lower set of teeth in a single procedure. Function is immediately restored and there is virtually no downtime. In most cases this approach can be used without the need for bone grafting. Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation.

4665 Sweetwater Blvd., Ste. 450, Sugar Land 281-265-SMILE (7645) • SmileTexas.com

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Carlos R. Hamilton III, M.D. Hamilton Vein Center Dr. Carlos Hamilton is a board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders, including varicose and spider veins.

He is the Medical Director of Hamilton Vein Center in Sugar Land, Bellaire, Lake Jackson and Kingwood, Texas. Most procedures are covered by insurance, and they offer FREE consultations. To learn more, please call or visit the website.

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Multiple locations around Houston 281-565-0033 • HamiltonVein.com

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Doctor Group St. Luke's Sugar Land Doctor Group is committed to excellence and compassion in caring for the entire person. Affiliated with St. Luke’s Health System, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, Sugar Land Doctor Group has multi-specialty clinics ranging from Cardiology, Primary Care, and Orthopedics providing a full spectrum of services.

Dr. Deirdre McMullen has teamed up with Dr. Jason Schell of the Spine & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Texas. In the same office as Dr. McMullen, they offer chiropractic, physiotherapy, and aquatic-therapy protocols to care for all your neck, back and joint pain needs. Board Deirdre McMullen, M.D., Julie Baldwin, certified in Family Medicine, Dr. P.A.-C and Jason Schell, D.C. Deirdre McMullen emphasizes wellness in her practice while managing chronic and acute conditions. Also offering cosmetic procedures and weight loss management, same day appointments are available. Most insurance accepted.

1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land stlukessugarlanddoctorgroup.com

3281 Rocky Creek Drive, Suite 500, Missouri City 281-206-0068 281-690-4800 drmcmullenclinic.com

Steven E. Nolan, M.D. Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P.

Sugar Land Hand Center Dr. Ronald Buczek • Dr. Paul Kobza

Dr. Steven Nolan specializes in the delicate process of shoulder as well as knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Nolan is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He has served as the chief of staff at Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Medical Center and has two locations.

14861 Southwest Freeway, Suite C-302, Sugar Land 6550 Mapleridge, Suite 108, Houston 281-340-1234 • stevenolanmd.com

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The offices of Drs. Buczek and Kobza specialize in the treatment of orthopedic and plastic surgery caring for upper extremity injuries, fractures, lacerations, carpal tunnel release (tiny incision), burns, skin grafts and workers’ compensation injuries. Their patients are seen quickly and given conservative treatment options first and then presented with surgical options if conservative management is not an option.

They accept most insurances and workers compensation insurance.

Ronald Buczek

Paul Kobza

281-363-2829 • 21155 SW Freeway, Richmond

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Spine Care Stanley C. Jones, M.D. Dr. Jones has served as President of the International Intradiscal Therapy Society, President of the Texas Spine Society, and was previously a Director of Memorial Hermann Hospital Systems Spine Surgery program. He is an active member of the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.

His current interests are in minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and the use of adult autologous mesenchymal stem cells for medical benefits to patients. He is responsible for bringing adult stem cell therapy technology to Texas from overseas.

Dr. Shel Wellness and Medical Spa Dr. Shelena Lalji Dr. Shelena Lalji (Dr. Shel) is a board certified physician whose mission is to empower men and women to look and feel their BEST. She accomplishes this by offering the most advanced aesthetic and wellness treatments possible. She is a nationally recognized author and speaker and has inspired thousands with her unique approach to health and vitality.

7500 Beechnut, Suite 150, Houston 713-773-CARE (2273) spinecareusa.com

1437 Highway 6, Suite 100, Sugar Land 281-313-7435 drshel.com

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is a full-service acute care facility bringing the latest medical technology and expertise to the local community. From birthing services and emergency pediatrics, to sports medicine and orthopedics – they offer patients a direct connection to the region’s top specialists and comprehensive services. Visit the website or call for more information.

Offering expanded access to unsurpassed pediatric care, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is Houston’s first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children. Conveniently located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus offers inpatient and outpatient services and houses the only dedicated 24/7 pediatric emergency room in Greater West Houston.

17500 West Grand Parkway South, Sugar Land 713-222-CARE memorialhermann.org

18200 Katy Freeway, Houston 832-227-1000 westcampus.texaschildrens.org

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Women’s Center

Since 1998, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been an integral part of the Fort Bend community, offering both state-of-the-art technology and excellent medical care in a unique, home-like environment.

Today — more than a decade after its opening — Methodist Sugar Land Hospital operates 243 beds, 18 operating rooms and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging with specialized Centers of Excellence in cardiology, neuro-sciences, oncology, orthopedics, women’s services and urology. For a physician referral, please call or visit the website.

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital is advancing early diagnosis and detection of breast cancer with 3-D digital mammography, which provides a precise, image of small, often undetected tumors. Multiple images of the breast are acquired at different angles. These images are then used to produce a series of one-millimeter slices that are viewed as a 3D reconstruction of the breast. Please call with any questions about 3-D breast imaging or to schedule an appointment.

16655 Southwest Frwy., Sugar Land 281-274-7500 • MethodistSugarLand.com Facebook.com/methodistsugarland

1317 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land 281-637-7001 StLukesSugarLand.com

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David W. Powell Dermatology David W. Powell, M.D. David W. Powell, M.D., is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine and a former Senior Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Powell, a board certified dermatologist, and his staff offer a broad-based dermatology practice with a full range of services including medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Their staff is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for you and your family.

1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Suite 416, Sugar Land 281-494-0050 • powelldermatology.com

Iris S. Polinger, M.D., PH.D., P.A. Dr. Iris S. Polinger is a board certified dermatologist and is laser certified. She offers several cosmetic procedures such as fractionated Pixel laser for skin resurfacing, skin tightening laser, photofacial laser, and lasers for hair removal, acne blue light treatment, acne scar removal, leg veins and tattoo removal. Also performed by Dr. Polinger are Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and Belotero® Injections. Microdermabrasion, chemical peels and medical facials are also available. Dr. Polinger sees ALL patients and performs ALL laser and ALL cosmetic procedures.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu has been recognized as an HTexas magazine Top Doc in Plastic Surgery for the past several years. His vast experience with cosmetic breast augmentations, lifts and mommy makeovers makes him one of the busiest cosmetic plastic surgeons in the region. Most importantly, his before/after galleries speak volumes about his experience and outcomes in cosmetic plastic surgery.

Visit them and learn more at his website.

Texas Medical Center: 6400 Fannin, Ste. 2100 Houston Cypress: 21216 Northwest Freeway, Ste. 210 Katy: 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Ste. B200 713-799-2278 basuplasticsurgery.com

TIMELESS Plastic Surgery Center of Excellence for Cosmetic Surgery Peter Chang, M.D. Timeless Plastic Surgery offers a full complement of cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentations; breast lifts and reductions; arm, eyelid, face, chin, brow and neck lifts; labiaplasty; liposuction; rhinoplasty; tummy tucks; Botox and fillers.

Dr. Chang has developed his own procedures including the “Timeless Tuck”, which is a perfect combination of liposuction and a tummy tuck, and the “Timeless Lift”, a unique facelift that gives patients a natural, refreshed look.

1415 Highway 6 South, Bldg. C-400, Sugar Land 281-491-9278 • dririspolinger.com

1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Suite 300, Sugar Land 281-242-TIME (8463) TimelessPlasticSurgery.com

Pamela M. Carr, M.D., P.A.

Azul Jaffer, M.D. Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Carr inspires trust not only because of her extensive education and certification by the American Board of Dermatology, but because of the importance she places on the human side of treating skin disorders that results in beautiful solutions for her patients. Actively involved in medicine through several professional affiliations, she keeps current and broadens her expertise in dermatology, giving her patients the benefits from new and changing treatment procedures.

1111 Highway 6, Suite 160, Sugar Land 281-494-0034 • carrderm.com

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Dr. Azul Jaffer is one of the few Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in Fort Bend County. He specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and abdomen. He has privileges at all the major hospitals in Fort Bend County, which allows his patients to stay close to home during their recovery period. Dr. Jaffer lives with his family in Sugar Land.

3531 Town Center Blvd. South, Ste. #102, Sugar Land 281-980-1111 • azulplasticsurgery.com

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H E A LT H

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W E L L - B E I N G

Facelift Fervor When injectables and fillers aren’t enough

By Elizabeth Anthony n just 15 years, the number of cosmetic

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surgeries has exploded — from 2 million to 9 million — and the American

Society of Plastic Surgeons reports a 77 percent increase in the number of cosmetic procedures that were performed over the past decade. Americans now spend just under $11 billion per year on cosmetic procedures, and many are facelifts.

In fact, in 2012, more than 126,000 facelift procedures were done, up 6 percent from 2011. Much of what’s driving the rising trend has much to do with the unrealistic standards of youth and beauty as seen on TV where everything is possible in a digital world of make-believe.

More and more people, men included (over 12,000 facelift procedures were done on men in 2012 — also up 6 percent from 2011), are buying in to the “forever young” mentality.

As the procedure is not typically covered by health insurance, you might think that the hefty price tag may be a deterrent.

$1,300. The facility fee (or hospital fee)

made in the hairline, starting above the

ranges from $500 to $2,000. The rest com-

ear, continuing behind the ear, curving

prises the surgeon's fee.

around the ear and ending in the hairline

Cost also varies with the extent of the

behind the ear. The surgeon dissects the

Obviously not, as the previous 2012 statis-

procedure. For instance, if the skin is dry

skin from the underlying fat and muscle,

tics indicate. When investigating facelift

and stiff from overexposure to the sun, the

stretches it back, trims excess skin, and

surgery and its cost, keep in mind the

facelift procedure will be more difficult

closes the incisions. The oldest type of lift,

adage, “You get what you pay for!” To be

and time-consuming than for more elastic

this procedure poses little risk to underly-

performed well, facelift surgery requires

skin. Cost can only be accurately quoted

ing facial muscles and nerves, yet this

advanced surgical skill, and for this highly

after the surgeon has performed an exam-

facelift is considered to be less durable than

visible, complex surgery, you should defi-

ination and developed a surgical plan.

facelifts employing muscle tightening.

TYPES OF FACELIFTS

Traditional Facelift (SMAS Facelift)

nitely invest in a very experienced surgeon.

Facelift cost is made up of three fees: the anesthesia fee, the facility fee and the sur-

A variety of different types of facelifts

Like a cutaneous facelift, a traditional

geon’s fee. The surgeon’s fee is the majority

and facelift techniques are performed

facelift addresses the lower face and neck,

of the cost, and the hardest to predict with-

today. Your surgeon will discuss with you

and it involves the same incision. The sur-

out first knowing the extent of the proce-

which type of facelift is right for you.

geon dissects the skin from the underly-

dure and the surgeon’s qualifications.

The total average cost of facelift cosmetic

ing fat and muscle and will then use Cutaneous, or Skin Only, Facelift

sutures to lift and reposition the muscle

surgery ranges from $6,000 to $15,000. The

A cutaneous facelift addresses the lower

layer (“SMAS” – superficial musculo-

cost for anesthesia ranges from $1,000 to

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A D V E R T I S I N G

DR. SHEL WELLNESS AND MEDICAL SPA “Medical Spa” is a term that has grown in popularity over the years and can encompass many options for patients. You need to choose what your concerns are and who is best suited to focus on your concerns. As the founder and medical director, Dr. Shel’s vision and focus is to provide the highest customer service and most advanced options to her patients who are not feeling or looking like themselves so they can reclaim their happiness. Her spa successfully accomplishes this by treating the core causes of symptoms, supporting healthy body functions, and restoring a complete state of health both on the inside and outside. The core of their philosophy revolves around a balanced body which can be achieved through appropriate nutrition, GI health, hormonal balance, and stress reduction.

Their unique combination of treatments allows patients to replenish what is lacking or out of balance from a holistic, natural standpoint, while restoring vibrancy on the outside with advanced non-invasive lasers, skin rejuvenation, botox, fillers, and body sculpting/ fat reduction. Try their 4D skin rejuvenation to tighten, brighten, firm, and restore youthful skin without surgery today.

281-313-7435 drshel.com 1437 Highway 6, Suite 100, Sugar Land

In the right hands — and for the right patients — a facelift should provide beautiful, natural results that rejuvenate your appearance and boost your self-confidence. muscle tightening is thought to provide

Many surgeons question whether this tech-

longevity to the surgical result. Excess skin

nique offers any advantages to the tradi-

is removed and the incisions are closed.

tional facelift given the technical difficulty and prolonged recovery and risks associ-

Deep Plane Facelift

ated with this technique.

During this type of facelift, the surgeon dissects to a deeper plane of the patient’s face before lifting and repositioning the

Mini Facelift Although there are many types of mini

muscle. Additionally, the surgeon will sep-

facelifts, generally speaking, this proce-

arate certain muscle layers from deeper

dure makes use of smaller incisions than

muscles and/or other facial structures.

traditional facelifts, making healing and

Proponents assert that it offers advantages

recovery times respectively shorter. For

over the traditional facelift, including a

patients with extensive skin looseness or

more natural result and improved rejuve-

skin wrinkling, this procedure is a poorer

nation of droopy skin; however, this tech-

choice because surgeons can’t dissect the

nique has a higher risk of facial nerve

skin and tissue as extensively as with a tra-

injury and many surgeons disagree that it

ditional facelift. The best candidates are

offers any significant advantages.

usually younger patients with good skin elasticity.

Temporal Facelift This type of lift targets the eyebrow area.

Surgeons will use this type of lift to address

S-Lift An S-Lift is a type of mini facelift which

patients with slightly drooping or lowered

has been modified such that the incision

eyebrows since this procedure gives the

is made in an “S” shape. The S-lift has

eyebrows a lift without having to perform

the advantages of quick recovery and

a more extensive full brow lift. During this

short incisions, but is only a good choice

procedure, the surgeon will make an inci-

for those with mild looseness along the

sion and lift the skin on the sides of the

jawline.

brows.

Results you can see and feel

™

MACS Lift, Quicklift Midface Lift

• Erases unwanted brown spots • Smooths acne scars* • Removes wrinkles around the eyes • Rejuvenates neck, chest and hands Rediscover the fresh, healthy skin of youth through this safe, non-invasive procedure

to the S-Lift technique. Their risk, recov-

cedure soft tissues in the cheekbone area

ery, and invasiveness are greater than the

are lifted, alleviating the appearance of

S-Lift, but less than a traditional facelift.

nasal labial folds and hanging skin in the

They can be a good choice for mild to mod-

middle of the face. Sometimes the midface

erate aging changes of the face, and are

lift is combined with traditional facelift,

often combined with other procedures.

and other times cheek implant surgery or fat transfer surgery is performed to achieve a similar result.

Pamela M.Carr, MD Board Certified Dermatologist

in Advanced Cosmetic Solutions to Free the Beauty With

1111 HIGHWAY 6, SUITE 160 call 281.494.0034 www.carrderm.com

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The MACS lift and QuickLift are similar

The midface lift is a relatively new pro-

Lifestyle Lift® The Lifestyle Lift® is a type of mini face lift and also a branded procedure. The pro-

Subperiosteal Facelift

cedures are performed in the Lifestyle Lift

The subperiosteal facelift is performed at

centers by surgeons who specialize only

the very deepest layers of the facial struc-

on face/neck and involve an incision made

ture — deeper than a deep plane facelift.

along the temple hairline and continuing

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Tired Eyes?

To Schedule Your FREE Consultation Please Call 281-242-TIME (8463) Before LOWER EYELID LIFT

PLASTIC SURGERY Center of Excellence for Cosmetic Surgery

After

TimelessPlasticSurgery.com 1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy., Ste. 300 Sugar Land, TX 77478 PETER CHANG, M.D. AND HIS CONCIERGE CARE TEAM

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A D V E R T I S I N G

BASU PLASTIC SURGERY Basu Plastic Surgery is proud to announce that we are now offering Ultherapy!

Ultherapy is the only FDA-approved procedure to lift skin on the neck, chin and brow! Ultherapy is a new type of non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift, tone, and tighten loose skin on the brow, neck, and under the chin.

With Ultherapy, there’s no downtime, no foreign substances, no incisions, and no needles. Ultherapy uses the safe, time-tested energy of ultrasound to stimulate the deep structural support layers of the skin— including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift—without disturbing the surface of the skin.

With Ultherapy, you can go about your day after a single, 60-90 minute in-office procedure. You may notice a short-term “boost” but the natural process of creating new, more elastic, collagen builds over time.

Call our office today to schedule your complimentary consultation at 713-799-2278. Gift Cards are available for purchase. Visit our Aesthetics Center at our Katy Location for Spa Treatments, Botox, Juvederm, and Radiesse.713-799-2278 basuplasticsurgery.com Texas Medical Center: 6400 Fannin, Ste. 2100 Houston Cypress: 21216 Northwest Freeway, Ste. 210 Katy: 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Ste. B200

ST. LUKE’S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL Do’s and Don’ts to Prevent Skin Cancer: Do: Reduce sun exposure. Seek shade if you’re outside, especially during 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, protect your skin with sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you're outside — even when you're in the shade.

Don’t: Go without sunscreen on a cloudy day. Put on sunscreen before you go outside regardless of the weather conditions.

Do: Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts.

Don’t: Use a tanning bed or sunlamp. Indoor tanning

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has been linked with skin cancers including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and cancers of the eye.

Do: Know the ABCDE's of moles and melanoma.

Look for the following key warning signs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variability, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser and Evolving or changing moles.

Don’t: Use sunscreen with less than 30 SPF. Sunscreens are assigned a sun protection factor (SPF) number that rates their effectiveness in blocking UV rays.

Stlukessugarland.com 1317 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land

DAVID W. POWELL, M.D. DERMATOLOGY The health and appearance of your skin is a top priority of Dr. David W. Powell and his staff. Whether you are seeking treatment for a skin condition or wanting a more youthful appearance, you will find the service that suits your needs at David W. Powell, M.D., Dermatology in Sugar Land. They offer a range of services such as Botox Cosmetic, dermal fillers including Restylane, Juvéderm, Radiesse and spider vein treatments with sclerotherapy and chemical peels.

Dr. Powell utilizes the Candela GentleMax laser system which brings together two gold standard laser technologies – GentleYAG and GentleLASE — to effectively address and treat the most commonly requested cosmetic treatments such as laser hair reduction, laser skin rejuvenation for freckles, sun damage as well as treating broken blood vessels and facial veins. This provides their patients more treatment options, faster sessions and less downtime than what you will find with other methods. To schedule your complimentary cosmetic consultation please call their office.

281-494-0050 PowellDermatology.com 1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Suite #416, Sugar Land

IRIS S. POLINGER, M.D., PH.D., P.A. A board certified dermatologist who is also laser certified, Dr. Polinger sees ALL patients and performs ALL laser and ALL cosmetic procedures. She offers fractionated Pixel laser for skin resurfacing, skin tight-

ening laser, photofacial laser, and lasers for hair removal, acne blue light treatment, acne scar improvement, leg veins and tattoo removal. She also performs Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse® and Belotero® injections. Microdermabrasion, specialized chemical peels and medical facials are also available.

The skin-tightening laser is safe, relatively painless, effective and non-invasive. Hanging jowls and sagging necks may be tightened, giving the patient a firmer look. The fractionated Pixel laser improves wrinkles and crows feet, brown spots, acne gouges and scars, red spots, and removes certain types of tiny moles.

Used together with the photofacial laser (which helps eliminate tiny red lines and brown spots from the skin, and appears to tighten pores) the improvement in skin tone and texture is remarkable. Treatments with the fractionated laser, the skin tightening laser and the photofacial laser may be rotated for best results. (The laser 360 program.) Patients experience little or no discomfort. Please call for a free cosmetic consultation.

281-491-9278 dririspolinger.com 1415 Highway 6 South, Bldg. C400, Sugar Land

TIMELESS PLASTIC SURGERY PETER CHANG, M.D. At Timeless Plastic Surgery Center of Excellence for Cosmetic Surgery, they strive to provide what the patient wants, when they want it, reasonably and safely, with knowledge and skill. Dimple creation, also called Dimpeplasty, is a new trend in cosmetic surgery.

Natural dimples are actually muscle defects in the cheek where skin is stuck to underlying tissue. Dimple creation consists of making a tiny incision inside a patient’s cheek. There are no cuts on the outside of the face. The Timeless Dimple is an advanced modification of the original procedure made to be more predictable.

Timeless Dimples can be long, short, deep or shallow.

The patient can choose where they want their dimples and also its size. Dr. Chang and his staff spend time to ensure patient satisfaction and happiness with each patient. You should expect nothing less than concierge care and excellence at Timeless Plastic

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Surgery. Please visit the website for pages of real patient testimonials and before/after photos.

281-242-TIME (8463) TimelessPlasticSurgery.com 1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy, Ste. 300, Sugar Land

AZUL JAFFER, M.D. DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON Especially in today’s world, everyone wants to look and feel their best. People want to appear healthy, young, vibrant, and attractive to their fellow co-workers, friends, and family. Advancements in both the quality and safety of plastic surgical procedures and techniques have made Plastic Surgery an increasingly popular way to look and feel your best.

In his experience, Dr. Azul Jaffer has found that many patients considering Plastic Surgery have actually thought about having a particular procedure done for months and even years. There is something about their appearance that they would like to change and it has taken them a lot of courage to seek out the options that may exist for them. For many, once they have had Plastic Surgery, not only does their appearance improve physically, but even more importantly, they exude a newfound confidence. It is imperative to find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who will listen, understand, and explain the whole process. Join Dr. Jaffer in this journey of wanting to look great and feel better about yourself.

281-980-8111 azulplasticsurgery.com 3531 Town Center Blvd. South, Suite 102, Sugar Land

PAMELA CARR, M.D. The development of advanced tissue fillers has created improved ways of treating the aging face. As we age we lose fat and bone in our face generating the appearance of too much skin laxity. A surgical facelift was the traditional way of dealing with this aged look.

With the advent of Sculptra™, a three-dimensional tissue filler, we can choose to restore volume rather than remove skin. Sculptra™ is a solution that is injected where restored volume is desired. The solution creates a lattice on which new collagen, our own collagen, is grown. This effect takes place over weeks allowing us to grow “young” gradually.

Sculptra™ is available only to the most highly trained dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Dr. Carr has the experience, training and expertise to advise and treat the aging face. Call for your consultation today and let Dr. Carr and her staff help you to grow “young” gradually. 281-494-0034 carrderm.com 1111 Hwy. 6, Suite 160, Sugar Land

down around in front of and behind each

slightly above the ear traveling down

ear. The deeper muscle or SMAS tissue is

around the earlobe and ending right

pulled up and back (and possibly trimmed)

behind the ear. The subcutaneous layers

and sutured into place. Excess skin is

of the face are tightened and facial skin is

trimmed off and the incision is closed.

re-draped and lifted. Excess skin is

Liposuction may be used to reduce fat from

removed. Laser liposuction is then per-

under the chin. In addition, the muscle

formed to the neck removing excess fat and

bands in the neck may be sutured together

tightening overlying skin. The fusion

to lessen their appearance.

facelift moves the entire face as a single unit. Recovery is said to be faster due to the

Thread Lift, Feather Lift

use of shots of epinephrine given before

A thread lift uses sutures beneath the

surgery to reduce blood flow and bruising.

skin to pull it up. There are a variety of sutures on the market today used for this

Making the decision to get a facelift is

purpose, which differ in how they hook

no trivial matter. It can be a magic potion

into the facial tissues. The technique used

or a Pandora’s Box, so be careful that you

is generally the same, and results are gen-

set realistic goals and expectations and that

erally subtle at best, with questionable

you are generally happy with yourself

durability.

before the surgery. In the right hands — and for the right patients — a facelift should

Fusion Facelift

provide beautiful, natural results that reju-

In the fusion facelift, incisions are hidden in the hairline and extend from

venate your appearance and boost your self-confidence. l

SUGAR LAND HAND CENTER Ronald A. Buczek, D.O. Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Fellowship Trained • Hand Surgery • Nerve Repairs • Fracture Surgery • Work Injuries • Surgical Body Contouring • Breast Reduction/Augmentation • Liposuction • Eyelid Surgery

Paul E. Kobza Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand Surgery, Fellowship Trained • Endoscopic Carpel Tunnel Release • Rotator Cuff Surgery • Tennis Elbow • Joint Replacements • Work Injuries

Our patient friendly office is located at

21155 Southwest Freeway, Richmond, TX 77469

281-363-2829

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ASSISTED LIVING Atria Assisted Living 1401 Soldiers Field Drive Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.494.4200

Rick L. Kline, D.D.S. 4665 Sweetwater Blvd., #450 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.265.7645

Cardiology Associates 7777 Southwest Frwy., #540 Houston, TX 77074 713.779.8230

Minhly D. Nguyen, D.D.S. Five Star Dentists 12125 Highway 6, Ste. d Fresno, TX 77545 281.431.8909 5stardentists.com

Diagnostic Cardiology of Houston, P.A. 4660 Sweetwater Blvd., Ste. 270 Sugar Land, TX 77479 713.776.9500

Bret Davis, D.M.D., F.A.G.D. 4665 Sweetwater Blvd., Ste. 450 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.265.7645 smiletexas.com

Steven Y. Yong, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C. The Heart Clinic 16659 Southwest Frwy., #331 Sugar Land, TX 77479 713.779.8148

Keith Von Boeckmann, D.D.S. 7435 South Hwy. 6, Ste. A Missouri City, TX 77459 281.499.7645 radiantsmilesoftexas.com

CARDIOLOGY

Anderson Dental Group 226 Fluor Daniel Drive 281.242.2040 6911 Highway 6 S., #202 281.498.0106 C & C Dental Timothy Cashion, D.D.S. and Teresa Cody, D.D.S. 17003 Southwest Frwy., Ste 100 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.815.4188 cashionandcodyonline.com James D. Condrey, D.D.S. Randal M. Glenn, D.D.S. Brian K. Machart, D.D.S. Dwight D. Peccora, D.D.S. Fort Bend Dental, P.A. 5819 Highway 6 S., Ste. 230 Missouri City, TX 77459 281.499.3541 ftbenddental.com A. Ebrahimian, D.D.S. Premier Dental 5814 New Territory Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.277.8787 PremierDentalDrE.com Jeffrey E. Fey, D.D.S. 1150 S. Mason Rd #101 Katy, TX 77450 281.693.6300

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DIALYSIS

MedCare Pediatric Therapy MedCare Pediatric Nursing 12371 S. Kirkwood Rd. Stafford, TX 77477 713.995.9292

Davita First Colony Dialysis Yolanda Sicam, RN/FA 1447 Hwy. 6 Ste. 140 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281.494.1465 davita.com

James C. Martin Jr., M.D., P.A. Houston Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic 16545 Southwest Frwy., Ste.100 Sugar Land 281.649.7200

Deirdre McMullen, M.D. 3424 FM1092, Ste. 220 Missouri City, TX 77459 281.208.3322

GASTROENTEROLOGY DERMATOLOGY Asra Ali, M.D. Kelly Duncan, M.D. Sherry Novick-Ingraham, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologists Advanced Dermatology 3507 Town Center Blvd. S. Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.980.0166 430 S. Mason Road #101 Katy, TX 77450 281.392.3803 7737 Southwest Frwy. #530 Houston, TX 77074 713.772.7779 AdvancedDermatologyMD.com Pamela M. Carr, M.D., P.A. Board Certified Dermatologist 1111 Highway 6, Ste. 160 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281.494.0034

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Ricardo M. Bonnor, M.D. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 15200 Southwest Frwy., # 260 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281.497.0296

HOME HEALTH

FAMILY PRACTICE James R. Stamper, D.D.S. 12000 Wilcrest, Ste. 207 Houston, TX 77031 281.495.8828 stamperkids.com

GENERAL SURGERY & ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY

David W. Powell, M.D. 1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy., Ste.400 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281.494.0050 powelldermatology.com

EAR, NOSE & THROAT DENTISTRY - PEDIATRIC

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Home Health Advantage of Texas, Inc. Serving Southeast Texas 281.341.1146 ; 800.977.4428

INFERTILITY/ REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY C. James Chuong, M.D., M .P.H. Cooper Institute for Advanced Reproductive Medicine Houston: 7500 Beechnut #308 Houston, TX 77074 Sugar Land: 16651 Southwest Frwy. #200 Sugar Land, TX 77479 713.771.9771 cooperinstitutearm.com Fertility Specialists of Houston An Affiliate of Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates 4724 Sweetwater Blvd.,#105 Sugar Land, TX 77479 832.553.5483 (5IVF) 713.512.7000

INTERNAL MEDICINE & PULMONARY DISEASES Dr. Benjamin Interiano, M.D F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P 7737 Southwest Frwy. #640 Houston, TX 77074 713.988.1699 Victor M. Salcedo, M.D Specializing in Asthma, Sleep Disorders, Pulmonary Diseases and Internal Medicine Houston Chest Internists 7737 Southwest Frwy. #570 Houston, TX 77074 713.777.4217

MEDICAL SUPPLIES Alief Medical Sales 11845 Wilcrest (Murphy @ S.W. Frwy.)

Houston, TX 77031 281.530.3232

NEUROLOGY Amitabh Shukla, M.D. 16605 Southwest Frwy. Ste. 210 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.565.8005 1601 Main St., Ste. 201 Richmond, TX 77469 281.341.1500

OB/GYN Leslie Cohan, M.D. The Woman’s Place of Sugar Land 13855 Southwest Frwy.

Sugar Land, TX 77478 713.795.0349 Margaret L. Condit, M.D., FACOG 16659 Southwest Frwy., # 101 Sugar Land, TX 77479 281.494.4224 S. Mark Cone, M.D. The Woman’s Place of Sugar Land 13855 Southwest Frwy.

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DINING GUIDE AMERICAN Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 12740 Southwest Freeway Stafford • 281/265-1415 Another Time Soda Fountain & Cafe 800 Third Street Rosenberg • 281/232-2999 Beck’s Prime Sugar Land Ltd. 1822 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/242-6300 BJ’s Restaurant • Brewery 2231 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/242-0400 Black Walnut Cafe 16535 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/565-7800

Post Oak Grill 1550 Lake Pointe Parkway Sugar Land • 281/491-2901

King Bo II Chinese Restaurant 4707 Hwy. 6 South Missouri City • 281/403-2222

The Swinging Door 3818 FM 359 Richmond • 281/342-4758

La Madeleine 2675 Town Center Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/494-4400

Ray’s Grill 8502 FM 359 Fulshear • 281/533-0099 www.raysgrill.com

Kublai Khan Mongolian Stir Fry 15830 SW Freeway Sugar Land • 281/565-7277

Vasos Bar-B-Q 9920 Highway 90A Sugar Land • 281/242-8585

Turquoise Grill 16019 City Walk Sugar Land • 281/937-7447

Red Oak Grill 203 Century Square Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/491-2890 5011 Highway 6, Ste. 100 Missouri City • 281/969-5074 Ruggles Green 15903 City Walk Sugar Land • 281/565-1175 T.G.I. Fridays 2515 Town Center Blvd. N. Sugar Land • 281/494-8400

BLU 2248 Texas Drive Sugar Land • 281/903-7324

The Grille at Quail Valley Golf Course 2880 La Quinta Dr. Missouri City • 281/403-5921

The Burning Pear 16090 City Walk Sugar Land • 281/275-5925

The Flying Pig Cafe 8817 Highway 6, Ste. 900 Missouri City • 281/7784644

Café Express 15930 City Walk Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/980-9222

Willie’s Grill & Icehouse #6 945 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/242-2252

Cheesecake Factory 16535 Southwest Frwy.

Sugar Land • 281/313-9500

Wings N Things 3375 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/242-2999

Chili’s Grill & Bar 15355 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/242-5444 Five Guys 15810 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/277-7755 Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 15929 City Walk Sugar Land • 281/242-7468 Fuddruckers Inc. 11245 Fountain Lake Drive Stafford • 281/240-9414 Guru Burgers & Crepes 2268 Texas Drive Sugar Land • 281/313-0026 Jambone’s Grill Pub 16227 Lexington Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/494-7455 Live Oak Grill 12935 Dairy Ashford Sugar Land • 281/491-5253

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ASIAN/SUSHI AZUMA on The Lake 15830 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/313-0518 Benihana Grill 2579 Town Center Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/565-8888 Cafe East Chinese Buffet 4645 Highway 6 Sugar Land• 281/491-8181 Cafe Goo Goo Yen 1730 Williams Trace Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/277-8383 Japaneiro’s Sushi Bistro & Latin Grill 2168 Texas Drive Sugar Land • 281/242-1121 Keeper’s Japanese Restaurant 4654 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/242-0389

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Orient Cafe 1862 FM 359 Richmond • 281/239-7900 Panda Garden 3563 Highway 6 Sugar Land• 281/265-0303 Pearl Dynasty 19828 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/238-5800 Pei Wei 16101 Kensington Drive Sugar Land • 281/240-1931 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 2120 Lone Star Drive Sugar Land • 281/313-8650 Pho Mai 16200 Kensington Dr. Sugar Land • 281/491-1528 Sabai Thai Cafe 2705 Town Center Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/325-1007 Sasu Sushi Bar & Grill 5854 New Territory Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/313-0075 TAISHO Japanese Grill 16100 City Walk Sugar Land • 281/313-0158 Thai Cottage 4723 Sweetwater Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/313-0707 BARBECUE Brookstreet Bar-B-Q 1418 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/313-4000 Old Hickory Inn 3334 FM 1092 Missouri City • 281/499-8904 Otto’s Barbecue 11222 Fountain Lake Circle Stafford • 281/313-6886 Spring Creek Barbeque 4895 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/499-8222

CAJUN Pappadeaux’s 12711 Southwest Freeway Stafford• 281/240-5533 Ragin Cajun Seafood & Oyster Bar 16100 Kensington Drive Sugar Land • 281/277-0704 Razoo’s Cajun Cafe 12770 Southwest Freeway Stafford • 281/340-1200 The Rouxpour Restaurant & Bar 2298 Texas Drive Sugar Land • 281/240-7689 FRENCH/ MEDITERRANEAN/ CONTINENTAL/ LATIN AMERICAN Aura Brasserie 15977 City Walk Sugar Land • 281/403-2872 Baker St. Pub & Grill 15970 City Walk Street Sugar Land • 281/494-0774 Baklava Café 1531 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/491-0445

Zoe’s Kitchen 2260 Lone Star Dr. Sugar Land • 281/271-6215 INDIAN Cafe India 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/565-5881 Madras Pavillion 16260 Kensington Drive Sugar Land • 281/491-3672 Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine 15295 Southwest Frwy.

Sugar Land • 281/325-0071 Shiva Indian Restaurant 16556 Southwest Fwry.

Sugar Land • 281/494-2981 ITALIAN/PIZZA Antonia’s Cucina Italiana 4755 Sweetwater Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/265-4000 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2335 Highway 6 S. Sugar Land • 281/980-4433 Coal Vines 1550 Lake Pointe Parkway #100 Sugar Land • 281/491-0464

Churrascos 1520 Lake Pointe Parkway Sugar Land • 832/532-5300

Corelli’s Italian Cafe 3229 Highway 6 S. @ Williams Trace Sugar Land• 281/491-8900

Dumar’s Mediterranean Grocery & Deli 4518 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/313-1893

DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks 4506 Highway 6 S. Sugar Land • 281/980-3283

Fernando’s Latin Cuisine 14135 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/494-9087 Great Greek Grill 15810 Southwest Frwy.

Sugar Land • 281/565-0890 Karl’s at the Riverbend 5011 FM 723 Richmond • 281/238-9300

Grimaldi’s 16535 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/265-2280 Johnny Carino’s 5750 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/261-2630 Lasagna House 16089 City Walk Sugar Land • 281/277-3400

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Mia Bella Trattoria 16535 Southwest Frwy Sugar Land • 281/240-5000

Escalantes 15933 City Walk Sugar Land •281/242-1100

Lupé Tortilla 15801 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/265-7500

Joe’s Crab Shack 19740 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/344-2100

Earl of Sandwich 1930 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/240-2408

Pepperoni’s PIzza 9 convenient locations www.pepperonis.net

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4875 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/261-8226

Mission Burritos 15810 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/325-0033

Pappadeaux 12711 Highway 59 S Stafford • 281/240-5533

Jason’s Deli 15275 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/565-3737

Russo’s NY Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen 10350 Highway 6, Ste. G Missouri City • 281/431-6637

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant 515 FM 359 Richmond • 281/238-0872

Pappasito’s Cantina 13750 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/565-9797

Pier 61 Seafood, Oyster Bar & Grill 12106 Murphy Rd. Stafford • 281/988-4688

Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwhich 2276 Lone Star Dr. Sugar Land • 281/265-0808

La Escondida Mexican Grill 7270 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/403-3306

Lupita’s 3121 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/265-6556

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MEXICAN Berryhill 13703 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/313-8226 Chipotle’s Mexican Grill 2280 Lone Star Drive Town Square Sugar Land • 281/980-6622 6245 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/261-6305

Las Haciendas 12821 Southwest Freeway Stafford • 281/240-3060 Lopez Mexican Restaurant 11606 Wilcrest Drive Houston • 281/495-2436

SEAFOOD Fish City Grill 15980 City Walk Sugar Land• 281/494-3474 Caterings 281-818-8937

Buffalo Wild Wings 1401 Highway 6 S. Sugar Land • 281/313-9464 Chef for You 9920 Hwy 90A Sugar Land •281/313-2433

Jackson Market 2505 S. Main Stafford• 281/499-4040

Salata 2170 Town Square Place Sugar Land • 832/886-4582 Schlotzsky’s 15287 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/-565-2867 5320 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/208-8801 Murphy’s Deli 2587 Town Center N. Blvd.

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Panera Bread 1928 Highway 6 Sugar Land • 281/242-7323 Potbelly Sandwich Works 1815 Highway 6 S. Sugar Land • 281/277-2515 Quiznos 11339 Fountain Lake Dr. Stafford• 281/277-2444 Smashburger 2623 Town Center Blvd.

Sugar Land • 281/491-0380 Subway Sandwiches & Salads – Missouri City 6260 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/208-3360 4531 South Main Stafford • 281/499-5353 16318 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/240-5353 3557 Highway 6 Missouri City • 281/980-5353 STEAKHOUSES Longhorn Steakhouse 16746 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/240-1018 Outback Steakhouse 15253 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/980-4329 Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille 2115 Town Square Place Sugar Land • 281/565-2727 Saltgrass Steak House 19720 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land • 281/232-3502 Texas Land & Cattle Steak House 12710 Southwest Freeway Stafford • 281/494-8844 Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse 12000 Southwest Freeway Stafford • 281/277-9292 TEA ROOM

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W I N E

A Civilized Pastime The cultural shift to drinking wine during meals

By Denman Moody TheAdvancedOenophile.com n the ’60s and early ’70s, wine was plentiful — mostly in the sweet red (Lambrusco), sweet white (Liebfraumilch), sweet fizzy (Mateus and Lancers) and jug wines (Almaden Rhine Wine, Inglenook Chablis, Gallo Hearty Burgundy, etc.). At a steak house, most would have a mixed drink before dinner (after the law was changed in Texas allowing mixed drink sales in public restaurants), and then have dinner and leave. Contrast that to today, where at nearly every table is a glass or bottle of wine enjoyed throughout the meal. What factors caused this cultural shift?

Actually, a number of factors, including wine writers (there were a miniscule number of us when I started “Moody’s Wine Review” in January 1978) — Robert Lawrence Balzer and Robert Finnegan being primary out of a handful known nationally.

Since then, Robert Parker and myriad others have appeared on the scene, and every other newspaper and magazine started a wine column.

A second and important factor was and is the part played by Italian and French restaurants in engendering a culture in this country — like the one extant in their countries— of enjoying food and wine together for a more memorable dining experience. And finally, in the ’70s, the quality of the best varietal

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wines increased dramatically, as was verified by the 1973 Chateau Montelena Napa Chardonnay and the 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon whipping their top competitors from France in the 1976 “Paris Tasting” (see p. 4849 of my book, The Advanced Oenophile).

For a while, in the ’80s, it seemed that many wines were beginning to taste alike, probably because of the cross-fertilization, so to speak, of aspiring American winemakers working in wineries in Europe and Australia, and aspiring European winemakers starting off in Napa. There was a shift towards more great varietals and less interest in local grapes. At some point in the ’90s, this reversed, and it became quite in vogue for one to revive or greatly improve one’s indigenous varietals.

While the following wines are not all indigenous to these countries, it has now become all the rage to know about much more than to be able to order a good Chardonnay or Cabernet from the wine list. Here are some more or less newbies for most wine lovers to seek out and add to their ken: Italy — Primitivo and Sagratino di Montefalco (reds) Spain — Albariño, Verdejo and Godello (white); Cariñena and Garnacha from Priorato (reds); Mencia and Monastrell from Bierzo (reds) Chile — Carmenére Argentina — Torrontes (white); Bonarda (red) Austria — Gruner Veltliner (white)

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Red Wines: Beast Wildebeest Columbia Valley Red Wine 2010 (made by BUTY (ha ha) but lovely red with a hint of spice — not sure of blend, but guess Syrah predominant, $23; Bella Zinfandel Big River Ranch Block 10 2010 (with 20 percent Petite Sirah), $43; Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2011 (good wine to cellar for one or two years), $43; Goldeneye Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2010, $50; Nickel & Nickel Merlot Harris Vineyard Napa Valley, $52; Cobb Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (the stable of Pinots here are all elegant — 13 percent alcohol —and already drinking well).

My favorite is the Jack Hill Vineyard with only 140 cases produced. $65 l Denman Moody is the former publisher of Moody’s Wine Review, which the Washington Post said was “...certainly the best publication in this country for tracking the state of rare and exotic wines.” He was also the contributing editor on rare wines for the International Wine Review in New York from 1984-1990. He is an author, freelance wine writer and wine consultant. Denman is the Texas broker for the wines of Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, NY. TheAdvancedOenophile.com.

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complicated by timing, personal loss and a few

surprises. Their poignant journey began at Taylor

High School and eventually led to a dazzling wedding featured by the Houston Bridal Extravaganza. A deep commitment to family, faith and one another has led them to a milestone — a third anniversary celebration observed on July 17.

First Date Although they attended the same high school, Amy and Austin didn’t connect until they enrolled at Texas A&M, which just happened to be the alma mater of Amy’s parents. They

Amy looks stunning in a Kenneth Pool gown set off by a bouquet of flowers in her favorite bright colors. • Bridesmaids Jessica Dostal, Lesley Philipp, Hollie Bowen, Courtney Plank and Rebekah Elliott stand by Amy's side. • The couple poses for an engagement photo. • The groom's attendants enjoyed a game of pool before the ceremony. • The bride-to-be spends a quiet moment with her mother before her walk down the aisle. •Amy tied her father’s A&M ring and picture into her bouquet.

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became friends but didn’t date until after graduation, when fate and mutual friends intervened. “Austin’s best friend married my best friend and college roommate,” says Amy. She and Austin were attendants in the wedding, which generated a bit of matchmaking. When friends suggested they go out on a date, Austin jumped at the opportunity. “Thankfully, he was persistent,” Amy says. Her calendar was full — not with social events, but with family obligations. At the time, both of her parents were battling cancer and Amy, an only child, set everything aside to care for them.

After Amy had to cancel eight dates — yes, eight — she and Austin finally met at Cyclone Anaya’s, a Mexican restaurant that was supposedly at a midpoint location easily accessed by them both. Amy recalls, “After we left, I saw him pull in to his apartment only a few blocks down the street, which meant our ‘mutually convenient’ meeting involved me commuting 30 minutes, and him only five!” She forgave him, and Austin was

Amy poses in the sun-drenched splendor of Paraiso Maravilla for her bridal shoot. • An imprinted stone displays the couple's wedding invitation and wedding rings.

• The bride-to-be eagerly opens a pre-wedding gift from her groom.

• Austin was surprised by his gift from Amy — a cherished watch.

• Amy prepares for the big moment. • Amy dyed her shoes a signature pink.

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smitten. He embraced her family and stepped up as a support system for them all. "During that trying time, Amy really showed how caring and selfless she is,” says Austin. “She may think I saw her at her worst, but I think I saw her at her best, and I knew God put her in my life for a reason."

Courtship & Proposal Amy and Austin dated for two years while witnessing the remarkable 28-year bond between her parents. Austin supported Amy after the loss of her father, Dan Barker, to brain cancer and together they rejoiced as her mother Debbie overcame breast cancer. “It was far from a normal courtship,” says Amy, who wasn’t able to spend a lot of “alone time” with Austin. But he always managed to bring her cupcakes, a

Flower girl Emma walks with ring bearer Caden. • The couple adds to their “sweet” love with a midnight candy bar for their guests. • Mr. and Mrs. Richards are beaming as they head into the reception. • The four-tiered wedding cake features four themed layers and a bow. • The groom’s cake demonstrates Austin’s true Aggie Spirit. • Amy’s Uncle Tommy and Uncle David walk her down the aisle.

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favorite treat, and the couple also spent family time with Austin’s parents, Jamie and Francis Richards.

With the phrase “through sickness and in health” as their example, Amy and Austin became inseparable. Austin arranged a special proposal complete with a romantic dinner and a surprise knee-drop. When he presented the ring, Amy burst into tears. Over the next year and a half she excitedly planned her dream wedding.

The bride and groom dance to When You Got a Good Thing by Lady Antebellum. • Amy and Austin seal their vows with a kiss. • The newlyweds smile through their first toast as husband and wife.

• The couple’s custom monogram lit the back wall of the reception venue at Briscoe Manor.

The Wedding Amy envisioned a meaningful, heart-tugging ceremony followed by a reception filled with food and fun for family and friends. Most importantly, their vows meant a lifetime commitment between herself, Austin and

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Wedding Resources God. Austin surprised her with an exquisite

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pearl ring, presented just before the ceremony.

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appear that I had just walked out into a summer

was equally moved by a gift from his bride-to-

field and gathered flowers,” says the bride, who

be. He always wanted to buy a nice watch

carried her father’s picture and his Aggie ring

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achieved some goals.” He wore his pre-nuptial

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were adorable and performed their duties flawlessly.

Amy’s two uncles, Tommy Barker and David Barker, walked her down the aisle. The ceremony was officiated by Adam Jungeblut, the son of family friends.

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Linger Longer Southern classic Reynolds Plantation puts Georgia on your mind

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge Entrance

By Bill Anderson and Elizabeth Anthony nly once before have I vacationed in Georgia — as a child with my parents and my sister on a family trip to the Georgia coast. It was awesome.

The other time I spent there was simply driving through on my way to elsewhere.

Always captivated by the lush green landscapes, lofty hills and Southern charm of Georgia, when I received an invitation to spend some time at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee, I jumped at the chance.

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Southern Charm and Tranquility On the drive in from the world’s busiest airport, I was transported to another place altogether. Just 75 miles from Atlanta, stunning 19,000-acre Lake Oconee shimmers in tranquility. This place has country roads embraced by lush, green hills. Here, towering pines pierce the sky. Above the trees, eagles glide gracefully, and things become unhurried and uncomplicated. I literally felt serenity close in on me. When I was told that the people born to this land called it “Linger Longer,” I knew immediately why. As soon as I arrived, I knew leaving would be difficult.

Reynolds Plantation is situated on 10,000

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acres between the equally stimulating Southern cities of Atlanta with its trendiness, and Augusta with its tradition.

Reynolds Plantation is a thriving country club community where members from every state and more than a dozen foreign countries enjoy not only an amazing lifestyle in an amazing locale, but also an ever-evolving roster of exhibitions, performances, lectures, author meet-and-greets, dinners and instructional events, including the very popular “Linger Longer Living” cultural series.

wood-burning fireplace and is the essence of Southern luxury. The sunsets over the lake were stunning.

Another tantalizing feature of staying in the cottages afforded me the opportunity to learn the fine art of Southern grilling from the property’s BBQ Butler who assisted me in the selection of meat cut, complementary woods, specialty sauces and sides and then prepared the ultimate made-to-order cookout for my group.

Other options at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation include:

Puttin’ On the Ritz I was researching Southern resort properties when I found this place. The RitzCarlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation (2013 AAA Five Diamond Lodging and 2013 Forbes Four-Star resort award recipient) was promoting “Discovery Packages,” providing a gracious introduction to the Reynolds Plantation lifestyle to help prospective members experience the lifestyle first-hand.

The legendary service of The RitzCarlton was only highlighted by Southern hospitality at the hotel’s Lakeside Cottages where I completely enjoyed the secluded beauty of my surroundings. Each cottage features a living room, Butler’s pantry and

• 251 well-appointed guest rooms and hotel suites, with views of the resort and Lake Oconee • One three-bedroom and five two-bedroom golf cottages • 5,400-square-foot Presidential House • 30 acres of picturesque shoreline property on Lake Oconee • Championship golf • A 26,000-square-foot, full-service spa and fitness center REYNOLDS PLANTATION ON LAKE OCONEE My experience didn’t stop there, though.

Beyond the hotel, I relished in an abundance of world-class amenities at Reynolds Plantation. The Lake Club Wellness Center

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is the nexus of social activity in this community. A member-only club, this facility offers an indoor and two outdoor pools, an award-winning tennis center, fitness center and more, along with a beautiful location overlooking Lake Oconee.

Six golf courses complement a range of outdoor activities along more than 374 miles of shoreline. Members of Reynolds Plantation enjoy a caliber of golf that few communities can match. With 117 holes draped across natural rolling hills and designed by some of the most respected golf architects in the game, there is an endless variety and a rewarding challenge for any golfer at every fairway and green.

• The Landing — Bob Cupp, 1986. The Landing at Reynolds Plantation was the first golf course on Lake Oconee and has hosted the 2006 Georgia Open and the 2008 PGA Professional National Championship.

• The Plantation Course — Bob Cupp, 1988. This course set the stage for Reynolds Plantation to become the golfer’s mecca it is today, garnering several coveted spots among the nation’s top rankings.

• Great Waters — Jack Nicklaus, 1992.

Site of the Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf from 1995 to 1997, Great Waters is a Nicklaus signature course, and has been ranked among the “Ten Best New Courses” by GOLF Magazine.

• The National — Tom Fazio, 1997. Fazio took maximum advantage of the site

when designing Reynolds National, creating holes with drama as unique as the setting. An additional nine holes were added to the course in 2000, bringing the total number to 27, and allowing three different course options for members.

• The Oconee — Rees Jones, 2002. This incredible Jones design has captured the attention of the golfing industry, hosting highly visible tournaments like the 2007 PGA Cup and the Chickfil-A Bowl Challenge.

• The Creek Club — Jim Engh, 2007.

Reynolds Plantation’s first-ever private golf course.

“As impressive as all that is, it’s what

takes place on our golf courses that sets this community apart,” said Reynolds Plantation president Rabun Neal.

“Hundreds of youngsters hit their first ball at one of our driving ranges, every day friendly bets take place between regular golf groups and thousands of dollars have been raised through member golf tournaments for their favorite charities.” I sensed that spirit while I was visiting: community side by side and equally as important as competition.

Though I’m not an avid golfer, I must say my visit to The TaylorMade Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation — a favorite stop for PGA Tour professionals — was more than

Hole #17 The Oconee Course

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interesting. Here, with the help of cutting edge-technology, I had my golf swing analyzed and enjoyed a lesson from Top 100 Golf Instructor Charlie King at the Reynolds Golf Academy. Club fitting and on-site club building is available as well.

Pre- and post-golf, I enjoyed some of the state’s best fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and picnicking. I frolicked in and around four marinas, five clubhouses, six world-class restaurants serving casual to elegant fare, 16 tennis courts, miles of walking trails and beautiful natural scenery. I can easily see why Reynolds Plantation would make the perfect place for a second home or exceptional primary residence.

The Landing Golf Course

number of ways to enjoy what the lake lifestyle is all about. The selection of vacation packages is flexible and covers every sense of the word “vacation.” No matter if you are an avid golfer looking to build the dream golf vacation for friends, a mom or dad wanting to impress the kids with the ultimate family vacation, a couple planning a destination wedding or a husband wanting to plan a romantic weekend getaway in a tranquil, lakefront setting, the agents are pleasant to work with and will find the best way for you to enjoy your stay.

Within this engaging Georgia backdrop, Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee elegantly sits in the heart of nature, providing guests impeccable service right alongside gracious southern hospitality. It is infectious; it is charming; it is heavenly.

I most definitely wanted to “linger longer.”

Activities Abound Outside of the property gates, I was able to find a range of conveniences less than a mile away. At Lake Oconee Village, an upscale Publix grocery store and the eight-screen Spotlight Theatres complement a variety of restaurants, shops, clinics, banks, pharmacies, salons, boutiques, gift and antique shops. Charming, historic small towns like

Greensboro, Madison and Washington are just a hop, skip and jump away providing even more unique shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities.

The buzz when I was visiting was all about the improvements the community is enjoying. I met Janice Sharp, Chairman of the Reynolds Plantation Board of ‘Advisors, at a community social. She shared, “Since MetLife acquired Reynolds Plantation last summer, the excitement and energy is everywhere and everyone is beaming about how great everything looks.”

Neal added, “The residents and members aren’t the only ones taking notice. Sales in everything from a $300,000 cottage to a $900,000 premium lake lot are up 50 percent. Plus, we are about to release our new exclusive lakefront properties, some of the finest lake views we have offered in a while.” Property ownership is a requirement for membership at Reynolds Plantation and comes with a one-time initiation deposit. Membership types vary and members enjoy significant discounts on a variety of services and amenities.

Outside property ownership, there are a

For more information about Reynolds Plantation, call 800-800-5250 or visit www.reynoldsplantation.com. For the RitzCarlton Lodge, call 706-467-0600 or visit www.ritzcarltonlodge.com. l

Campfire at The Lodge

Linger Longer Bar

Fall Hole #15 at the Plantation Course

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‹Kelly Sargeant

Michael Emmons

Dennis Parmer

Kelly Sargeant

‹Michael Emmons Michael Emmons has accepted the position of director of business and finance for Fort Bend Christian Academy. For the past 15 years, he has been employed by the YMCA of Greater Houston, most recently as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

As a Certified Public Accountant with a B.A. from the University of Detroit, his career includes extensive experience in the areas of accounting/finance and contract administration. Emmons will serve as a member of the executive team reporting to the interim head of school and Board of Trustees and will plan, implement, manage and control all financial-related activities of Fort Bend Christian Academy.

Sugar Land Toastmaster member Kelly Sargeant earned the title of first runner-up at Toastmasters’ District level International Speech Competition. Sargeant was among seven finalists who rose through three levels of contests from the ranks of more than 3,500 Toastmasters in the Greater Houston area.

The semi-final rounds will be held in August in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Sargeant could potentially compete for the title of World Champion of Public Speaking should the firstplace winner be unable to compete. Although Sargeant’s position is as an alternate at this time, she is thrilled to have made it this far.

Keller Williams Southwest participates in RED Day.

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‹Dennis Parmer Dennis Parmer has been hired as executive director of the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation. Parmer is well recognized in the community, having served on the Sugar Land City Council from 2003-09, representing District One. Additionally, he was an officer on both the Sugar Land 4A and 4B Development Corporations, and was appointed as the city’s representative to the Transportation Policy Council for the Houston-Galveston Area Council for five years.

Parmer’s association with the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation dates back to its establishment in 2008. He served as the founding president of the SLHF Board of Directors, successfully guiding the fledgling nonprofit through the early years of defining goals, hiring staff, attracting grants, donors and volunteers, toward the creation of Sugar Land’s first dedicated history museum. He served in this leadership position until he was hired as executive director. The Board of Directors elected Shay Shafie as president of the SLHF Board, succeeding Parmer.

Parmer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from Mississippi State University.

nal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Toussaint is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency — as well as fellowships in clinical cardiology and heart failure/cardiac transplantation — at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. He has been in practice in Sugar Land since 1993, and is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and echocardiography.

Sherman Tang, M.D. and Toussaint Smith, M.D.

‹Methodist Sugar Land Cardiology Associates Two Fort Bend-area physicians have formed Methodist Sugar Land Cardiology Associates. Sherman Tang, M.D. and Toussaint Smith, M.D. are long-time area cardiologists who provide a complete range of cardiovascular services, from cholesterol management to the most complex diagnostic procedures.

Methodist Sugar Land Cardiology Associates offers personal, hands-on care and state-of-the-art interventional techniques, backed by the resources, skilled staff and technological strength of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital — home to many Fort Bend County “firsts” in cardiac care.

Dr. Tang is a graduate of China Medical College in Taichung, Taiwan. He completed residencies at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, as well as a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Miami. He has been in practice in the area since 1994, and is board-certified in inter-

Associates with Keller Williams Southwest in Sugar Land have chosen to “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, one of the biggest events in the real estate industry.

Short for “Renew, Energize and Donate,” RED Day was created to unite Keller Williams Realty offices and associates in an international day of service.

As part of the RED Day effort, Keller Williams Southwest in Sugar Land spent the day with Texana Learning Center in Missouri City. Volunteers revitalized the walking trail, and also assisted with gardening, maintenance, and painting the interior of the center.

The Texana Center is focused on creating and delivering life changing services to people needing behavioral, intellectual and developmental care, support and education. Their goal is to unlock their potential for safe, independent and productive lives within local communities.

‹Tucanos Brazilian Grill Tucanos Brazilian Grill, an authentic churrascaria-style restaurant with a Rio de Janeiro twist, opened the doors to its first Texas location at First Colony Mall in Sugar Land on June 18. The new, family-friendly restaurant is located at 16535 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 2001 in the outdoor plaza at the shopping center.

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(L-R) Brittany Pineda with Diana Elkins, marketing manager for First Colony Mall.

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In recognition of National Teacher’s Day on Tuesday, May 7, First Colony Mall awarded Brittany Rackar Pineda of Lamar Consolidated High School, a $500 mall gift card. Pineda, a chemistry and AP biology teacher at Lamar Consolidated, was nominated for Celebrate Teachers!, the mall’s campaign to recognize the top-performing teachers in the community. She received the most votes on First Colony Mall’s Facebook page from April 16-28.

First Colony Mall teamed up with DonorsChoose to shine the spotlight on the importance of a quality education and assist local schools and teachers with muchneeded supplies and funding.

Golf course renovations will include regrading and re-grassing of all tees, fairways, and greens complexes, bunker renovations, improved drainage, cart path repairs, and significant tree work. The club has also hired Chambers USA (formerly CCI Club Design), a Baltimore-based planning, architecture and interior design firm that specializes in private country, golf, city and yacht clubs to develop a Club Master Plan for the existing clubhouse, tennis courts, fitness center and swimming pool area.

The club’s goal is to update and expand Club amenities including the fitness and recreational area plus expansion of the swimming pool, as well as to create a new outdoor dining and bar area for members.

The estimated cost for the renovations are projected around $2.5 million.Construction on the first phase of the golf course renovations, the Trent Nine golf course tract, began in May and will run through September.

Construction on other amenities is slated to begin later this summer. Because membership retention and growth is critical to the success of these long term plans, the club is launching a new membership campaign offering prospective members reduced initiation fees and complimentary dues along with special incentives for existing members who refer new members.

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Sugar Creek Country Club is a private, member owned club with 27 holes of championship golf originally designed by famed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.

‹Sugar Creek Country Club Sugar Creek Country Club approved a Strategic Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan at a meeting with its membership. The club has partnered with Jeffrey D. Blume Limited, a well-respected and reputable Houston-based golf course architecture firm, to develop a Golf Course Master Plan for the 27-hole golf course.

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that Skeeters outfielder Dustin Martin has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Martin played 30 games with Sugar Land in 2013, hitting .245 (27x110) with four triples, four homers and 16 RBI on the season. His 11 stolen bases ranked second on the club behind fellow outfielder Adam Godwin (15).

The Corpus Christi native spent last season with Triple A Buffalo and Double A Binghamton of the New York Mets organization. He hit for a .257 (19x74) average over 28 games with Buffalo, while maintaining a .286 (69x241) average with 41 RBI in 72 games with Binghamton. Martin owns a career .275 (844x3067) average with 432 RBI in 854 minor league games. Martin is the second member of Sugar Land’s 2013 club and 12th overall to be signed by a Major League organization.

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Sitterle Homes will break ground in its first Houston development with Providence at Riverstone, a Johnson Development community.

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Dorothea Enax, Ann Cantu, Sue Austin and Velma Bauer.

‹Lamar CISD Teachers and paraprofessionals from across Lamar CISD were recognized at the Lamar Classroom Teachers Association’s annual banquet at Safari Texas Ranch.

Campbell Elementary music teacher Sue Austin is the Elementary Teacher of the Year and Reading Junior High English teacher Ann Cantu is the Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lamar CISD. Dorothea Enax, receptionist at Lamar Junior High, is the Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year and Velma Bauer, teacher’s aide at Velasquez Elementary, is the Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year.

Rose. He is dedicated to instilling the value of health and fitness in his students’ lives.

Benavides teaches Spanish classes to seventh and eighth-grade students at McAuliffe Middle School. He has taught for five years and has been at McAuliffe for three years.

Walter uses many technology tools in his classroom to reach all of his learners.

Both DeJesus and Benavides received a Teacher of the Year ring from the Balfour Company and iPads from the Fort Bend Education Foundation. Steven Leonard provided complimentary photographs for each of the Teacher of the Year honorees.

Also honored were the Teacher of the Year finalists: Elementary Schools – Amanda Castro (Schiff), Terri Court (Meadows), Amanda Levermann (Settlers Way), Amber Mann (Jones) and Rosa Martinez (Parks); and Secondary Schools – Caroline Bartlett (Kempner), Shakira Guillory (Progressive High), John Glenn Ramon (Hightower) and Chelsea Waite (Bowie).

Rookies of the Year are: Margaret Bennett, Austin Parkway Elementary; Jennifer Culberson, Highlands Elementary; Ashley Forde, Lakeview Elementary; Kristin McNeely, Baines Middle; Alonzo Ford, Bowie Middle; and Lynsey Wallman, McAuliffe Middle.

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Johnny DeJesus, FBISD Elementary Teacher of the Year; Charles Dupre, superintendent of schools; and Walter Benavides, FBISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

‹Fort Bend ISD Fort Bend ISD’s 2013-14 Teachers of the Year — Johnny DeJesus of Heritage Rose Elementary School was named FBISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year; and Walter Benavides of McAuliffe Middle School, was named FBISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year. Both were honored, along with FBISD’s Rookies of the Year and all Campus Teachers of the Year, at an awards dinner on May 2.

DeJesus is a physical education teacher at Heritage Rose Elementary School. He has been teaching for 10 years, three at Heritage

The hospital is offering a new anti-reflux procedure designed to relieve chronic heartburn. Patients with chronic heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), are often prescribed proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications for relief. Studies show long-term use of PPIs can reduce calcium absorption, which can increase the risk for osteoporosis or broken bones. As a result, many GERD patients are turning to surgical treatments to find relief.

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is the first hospital in Fort Bend County to perform the transoral incisionless fundoplication, or TIF. The third wave in surgical procedures for the treatment of GERD, TIF treats the anatomical cause of GERD by reconstructing the anti-reflux valve. This innovative procedure uses an endoscope inserted through the mouth rather than incisions, so patients experience less discomfort and faster recovery. TIF

surgery generally lasts one hour and requires an overnight stay to monitor the patient’s diet.

“About 79 percent of patients see resolution of GERD symptoms and discontinue their PPI medications within two years of the TIF procedure,” said Sheilendra Mehta, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

Whether your GERD requires medication or surgery, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land can help. For a physician referral to determine if you are a candidate for the TIF procedure, please call 713-222-CARE (2273).

Bret Nutt

‹Sugar Creek Country Club Gordon Wagner, General Manager and CEO of Sugar Creek Country Club announced that Bret Nutt joined Sugar Creek Country Club on June 18 as the new Head Golf Professional. Bret started his career at Old Orchard Golf Club under the leadership of former Sugar Creek Country Club Professional Jack Montgomery. He then joined Jack Burke’s staff at Champion’s Golf Club and most recently served as Head Professional at Redstone Golf Club for the last 10 years. Bret is one of the top players in the Southern Texas PGA, having won several tournaments and twice qualifying for the Shell Houston Open. Of note this year was an invitation to play in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am with his father, Ollie Nutt, former President and CEO of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation.

“Exciting things are continuing to happen at Sugar Creek as we move forward with our vision of A New Beginning,” said Wagner.

“Bret’s extensive private club experience, professionalism and ties to Fort Bend County will be instrumental as we proceed with renovation plans.” Sugar Creek CC has 27 holes of championship golf originally designed by famed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.

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Missouri City Mom Delivers a “Miracle Baby” Quick response to a medical emergency saves mother and child hysicians at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) call little Elayna Nigrelli a “miracle baby,” and with good reason.

Elayna was born via post-mortem Cesarean section following a medical emergency that caused her pregnant mother Erica’s heart to stop beating for more than 20 minutes. But thanks to the intervention of Erica’s coworkers, emergency medical personnel and the staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Elayna and Erica are alive and doing well.

“This is a situation that most doctors would maybe only see once in a career, if that,” says Dr. Brian Heaps, the Sugar Land obstetrician who delivered Elayna. “Generally speaking, the prognosis for mom and baby following a cardiac incident isn’t very good. This really is a miracle.”

One morning in February, Erica — a teacher at Elkins High School in Missouri City — began feeling ill at work. She was 36 weeks pregnant and assumed that her symptoms were typical.

But in an instant, Erica collapsed in front of a coworker. Her husband Nathan, who also teaches at the school, was in a nearby classroom and heard the commotion. He arrived to find his wife on the floor, not breathing and with no pulse. He quickly called 911, and colleagues jumped in to help — athletic trainer and CPR educator June Tomlin, school nurse Jennifer Longoria, and her clinic assistant Maxine Reeves. Tomlin performed cardio-pulmonary resuscitation until the ambulance arrived, while Longoria and Reeves administered an automatic external defibrillator, or AED. At Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Emergency Department physician Dr. Shawn Baichoo was going about routine duties when he heard a quick mention on the scanner radio about “CPR” and “eight months.” The report said the patient was headed to MSLH. “At the time, I didn’t know if the

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emergency medical technician was referring to an eight-month-old baby or a woman who was eight months pregnant,” Dr. Baichoo says. “But I knew either way it was a very serious situation.”

Dr. Baichoo and his staff prepared for Erica’s arrival, which was imminent. “We pulled together the nurses

Erica and Nathan Nigrelli with their “miracle baby” Elayna.

that needed to be involved and we paged for assistance from any physicians who were in the hospital at that moment,” he said. “Within minutes we had a full team, with obstetrics, neonatology, radiology and anesthesia all represented.”

Dr. Heaps was in his office next door to the hospital that morning, seeing a patient, when he received a call from the Emergency Department informing him that a pregnant woman in cardiac arrest was en route – and his services were needed. “I apologized

to my patient and literally sprinted across the parking lot to the ER,” says Dr. Heaps.

Shortly after, EMS personnel wheeled Erica into the hospital, and Drs. Heaps and Baichoo learned that she had been unconscious — without a pulse and without breathing on her own — for approximately 25 minutes.

The window of opportunity for a successful medical intervention in a post-mortem C-section is typically seconds to minutes. “So we didn’t waste any time,” says Dr. Heaps. Dr. Baichoo and the Emergency Department staff continued to resuscitate the mother as Dr. Heaps and fellow obstetrician Dr. Patricia Mitchell performed a C-section right there in the examining room.

“We were ready to go,” Dr. Heaps says. “It only took about 20 seconds to deliver the baby.”

Once Elayna was born, Dr. Baichoo and Dr. Bracken Kolle — an anesthesiologist who came down from the operating rooms to assist — continued their efforts to revive Erica. In addition to continuing chest compressions, Erica was administered epinephrine, a drug which helps regulate heart rate, along with other medications. Dr. Kolle also replaced a temporary airway installed by the EMS crew with an endotracheal tube to allow Erica to be attached to a ventilator.

Within a few minutes, Erica’s heart began pumping again. “It was God’s plan,” says Dr. Baichoo.

Once she was resuscitated, Erica’s breathing and blood flow began to improve rapidly, in part because the baby was no longer in utero and requiring oxygen. Hospital employees lined the halls to stop foot traffic so Erica’s gurney could be rushed to an operating room for Dr. Heaps to complete her surgery.

“Despite the seriousness of her condition, she was in the Emergency Department for less than an hour,”

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says Dr. Baichoo. “It was an amazing turn of events.”

Cardiologist Dr. Yassir Sonbol later determined that Erica’s emergency was caused by an undetected heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This thickening of the heart muscle often leads to abnormal heart rhythms and is a frequent cause of death for young athletes — which is why Elkins High School had the AED on campus and staff trained in its use.

“The most important part of this story is that the baby and mother were kept alive by the actions of those nurses and staff at the high school and the emergency responders,” says Dr. Heaps. “They are the heroes. But the presence of so many trained person-

“This is a situation that most doctors would maybe only see once in a career, if that,” says Dr. Brian Heaps, the Sugar Land obstetrician who delivered Elayna. nel here at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital — people with the knowledge and experience to deal with these types of unusual situations — made a difference.”

To help Erica’s heart condition, electrophysiologist Dr. Jasvinder Sidhu installed a pacemaker defibrillator to protect against further episodes of sudden death in her chest, and today she and baby Elayna are doing fine.

The three Elkins High staff members later were honored as April’s Professional Employees of the Month by the Fort Bend school district, and also were honored by the Missouri City Fire and Rescue for their actions in saving the lives of Erica and her baby. l

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Impact a Hero Weekend Sets New Record PHOTOS COURTESY OF laRRY PUllEn

Houston Texans help raise funds at Impact a Hero Gala

Larry and Brenda Boyd.

Jennifer Tarver, Dillon Cannon, Chris and Jenny Myers and Dick Lynch.

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Dick Lynch with Chairman of the Board Jim Hoelker.

mpact Player Partners presented the Ninth Annual Impact A Hero, Hall of Fame Gala Dinner, Diamonds & Denim at Reliant Stadium on May 19.

Impact A Hero Weekend set a new record of more than $1.2 million in donations, sponsorships and participation. Impact A Hero Hall of Fame Gala benefits severely wounded heroes injured in postSept. 11 combat and their families. This year more than 50 wounded heroes and family members were honored.

The evening included VIP registration, a reception and silent auction, Standard Registration and reception, banquet and live auction, as well as Partner of the Year presentation to Schlumberger and Hall of Fame inductions. KPRC Local 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy served as master of ceremonies.

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Hall of Fame inductees were Marine Sgt. Ken Kalish, Army Chief Warrant Officer Three; S. Allen Hartley; Chris Myers, Houston Texans; Marine Sgt. Byron Norwood, KIA; and Army Staff Sgt. John Daniel Shannon.

Bob and Janice McNair served as honorary gala chairs. Also in attendance were Founder and President of Impact A Hero Dick Lynch, Impact A Hero Chairman of the Board Jim Hoelker, and from the Houston Texans Chris and Jenny Myers, Matt and Laurie Schaub and JJ Watt as well as Houston Texans defense coach Wade Phillips.

Impact A Hero Weekend gives Houstonians an opportunity to join national celebrities in thanking our severely wounded servicemen and women for sacrificing their minds, bodies and sometimes their lives. Visit impactahero.org for more details.l

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Bella Spatique Lashes Mink eyelash extensions come to Fort Bend!

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By Melanie Saxton ou’ll see them on women at brunch, at church, and at the grocery store —luscious lashes that aren’t just for celebrities any longer. Now anyone can wear one of the most popular fashion-forward beauty enhancements in the Fort Bend area. Mink eyelash extensions have arrived, thanks to Amy Bui Dichoso of Bella Spatique Lashes.

Those old glue and eyelash strips are a thing of the past. “Now women can dash out the door looking gorgeous without the need for mascara,” says Dichoso, who has more than 19 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetological industry. Her mink lashes are applied individually, feel like real lashes, and take on their own fluffy, natural look.

About Eyelash Extensions Eyelash extensions are mink silk strands of hair individually attached one by one to natural lashes using a special bonding agent. The lashes are already cured and come in different thicknesses and length. The procedure itself is relaxing as the extensions are expertly applied to each individual lash.

“Once completed, your eyelashes are immediately thicker, longer and last up to six weeks,” says Dichoso. “You wake up looking fabulous every morning.”

As the first and only premium lash extension center in the Sugar Land area, Bella Spatique Lashes is dedicated to one sole mission: providing lash extension services to the most demanding clientele.

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Dichoso meticulously researched the highest quality and standard of eyelashes on the market. She identified an interest in mink eyelash extensions trending from Hollywood and spreading throughout the nation. As celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce Knowles, Heidi Klum and Kim Kardashian began wearing mink lashes, the public, especially in large cities, took notice.

Noting the lack of high-end mink eyelash services in the Fort Bend area, Dichoso opened Bella Spatique Lashes to service women in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Fulshear, Houston and Katy. A July grand opening (to be announced on Facebook) will offer special incentives and welcomes clients to the previously unattainable world of luxury eyelash extensions. This exclusive product is not available at beauty outlets.

As always, Dichoso’s newest salon has a beautiful, spotless spa environment.

Bella Spatique Lashes boasts 10 private service rooms just for eyelash clientele.

This attention to detail and devotion to clients, which is integrated into Dichoso’s business philosophy, is the main reason she has enjoyed a loyal following and repeat clientele at her spas.

Now she looks forward to providing the same spectacular service to those who visit Bella Spatique Lashes. Comfort and cleanliness are hallmarks of all her enterprises, and she guarantees complete satisfaction for all services before clients leave the salon.

Amy Bui Dichoso is the owner of Bella Spatique, which is introducing mink eyelash extensions to Fort Bend.

About the Owner Dichoso is a working mom of three young children — Bryan, Conrad and Alana — and understands the value of time and scheduling. Her husband, Dr. Daryl Dichoso, is an internist and hospitalist with Methodist Hospital. Medicine runs in the family, as her father-in-law, Dr. Carmelo Dichoso, is a nephrologist specializing in dialysis in the Memorial Southwest Hospital system.

The art of running a salon is also a family tradition. Many Fort Bend residents may recall Dichoso’s mother-in-law, Helen Dichoso, who opened the area’s first upscale salon, Helenique, in the ’80s.

Dichoso has owned and operated Bella Spatique in River Oaks for 10 years, which is a full-service salon and is the only other location offering her exclusive mink eyelash extensions. She recently sold Bella Spatique Too in Sugar Land while making plans to debut Fort Bend’s premier lash extension center. Now clients can treat themselves to a luxurious eyelash extension experience at Bella Spatique Lashes, located at 5011 Highway 6, Suite 108, in Missouri City at Highway 6 and and Dulles.

Connect Online Keep up with the latest news on the Bella Spatique Lashes Facebook page. Exciting details about the grand opening will be posted, along with an incredible opening day-only special. Clients can buy a gift certificate for a full set of eyelash extensions for only $20. The regular price is $200, which gives clients a savings of 90 percent. Dichoso invites the community to visit bellaspatiquelashes.com for more information and looks forward to introducing new clients to her fabulous mink eyelash extension services.

Eyelash extensions are mink silk strands of hair individually attached one by one to natural lashes using a special bonding agent.

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Olympics equestrian competition. Competitors from Special Friends Equestrian Team of Friendswood, Turn-N-Burn of Pearland and the Dream Team from Huntington Stables joined riders from SIRE to participate in the fun-filled day. Horses and riders competed in such diverse events as showmanship, barrel racing, trail, western equitation and English equitation.

Six SIRE riders — David, Sebastian, Archie, Dana, Thomas and Kevin— accounted for 18 gold, silver and bronze medals. Opening ceremonies featured 1LT Ragnar Jamieson, husband of SIRE instructor Renee Jamieson, and his colleague SSG Scott Jarvis of the Texas National Guard, Unit 136 of the Expeditionary Signal Battalion. Officer Pryor and Officer Mann of the Houston Police Department’s mounted division also participated in the ceremony. Angela Dampeer, mother of a SIRE rider, delivered the national anthem.

SIRE is urgently seeking horses for its expanding therapeutic riding program for people with disabilities. Horses need to be sound, very very calm and quiet, and be able to walk/ trot/ canter or walk/ jog/ lope on a loose rein. Generally they are between 14 and 16.2 hands high and 6 to 20 years old. If you know of a viable four-legged candidate for donation or purchase, please call Renee Jamieson, 281-344-4332 or 706-414-4855, or email rjamieson@sire-htec.org.

Installation of LVT is a breeze thanks to drop-lock, floating designs that allow for easy, glue-less and affordable installation.

Some products can even be lifted directly off the floor and reinstalled or donated when renovating a room.

“Consumers are looking for great-looking products that are easy to maintain and are available at affordable prices,” said Scott Humphrey, Chief Executive Officer of the WFCA. “With all of the new and existing products on the market, our goal is to facilitate the research and buying process for the consumer. The website WFCA.org provides all of the information necessary to make informed purchasing decisions.”

The WFCA’s website offers detailed information and practical tips on every flooring category available, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, porcelain, resilient, vinyl, cork, stone and area rugs. An overview of each category provides the pros and cons, trends, varieties and styles available, things to consider before purchase, maintenance tips and how to prepare for installation. In addition, information on flooring trends and new products can also be found on WFCA’s blog, FloorTalk.wfca.org.

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SIRE RIDERS TAKE HOME MEDALS IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION. The Richmond State Supported Living Center was the site of Area 22 Special

(L-R) Scholarship recipients Milan Doshi, Tasia Isbell, Ena Ganguly, Imani Butler, Cortnee Cooper and Tyler Caldwell.

WOMAN’S CLUB OF MISSOURI CITY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS. The Woman’s Club of Missouri City awarded WCMC Legacy Scholarships at its May meeting, which was held at the First United Methodist Church in Missouri City. The May meeting marked the 10th anniversary of the WCMC Legacy Scholarship, and including this year’s awards, the club has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to Missouri City high school graduates.

Receiving scholarships are Milan Doshi, Elkins High School; Tasia Isbell, Hightower (Jo Butterfield scholarship winner); Ena Ganguly, Hightower; Imani Butler, Hightower; Cortnee Cooper, Hightower; and Tyler Caldwell, Ridge Point.

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Pass and Review ceremony with new Fort Bend military recruits at the Our Community Salutes event.

(L-R) Rick Conley, Board of Trustees chair; James Allen and Mary Ann Donaldson, Knowledge First Empowerment; and Dr. Robert McClendon.

INAUGURAL EVENT HONORING NEW MILITARY RECRUITS A BIG SUCCESS. A first-time event, Our Community Salutes Fort Bend, was hosted at Constellation Field on May 28 for the young men and women of Fort Bend County who have chosen to enter military service upon graduation from high school. The event was conceived by Bonnie Worstell, a junior at Clements High School and a member of NJROTC, as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Bill Balleza, news anchor with KPRC, Channel 2, served as the event emcee. A former Marine sniper, Balleza shared a personal message of inspiration with the new recruits.

Capt. Gene Clark, the Executive Director of the Our Community Salutes National organization, came in from New Jersey to present the Colin Powell Award to three honorees: Viretta West, principal of Hightower High School, Richard Janacek, principal of Needville High School, and Leslie Flattery, registrar at Seven Lakes High School. The Colin Powell award is given to an outstanding guidance counselor, principal, teacher or other staff member who best supports young adults desiring to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Each recipient was nominated by a local Military Recruiter.

Col. Scott Reval, Chief of Internal Review, 75th Training Command, in Beaumont, addressed the recruits and shared his words of wisdom. Texas State Rep. Rick Miller, a former U.S. Navy Captain and decorated Naval Aviator, encouraged the recruits to “stay the course.” U.S. Congressman Pete Olson, the keynote speaker, recounted highlights of his nine years as a decorated Naval Aviator and spoke about the importance of the recruits’ decision as well as the opportunities their service will afford.

(L-R, front row) Fort Bend Education Foundation Board Members Brenna Smelley, executive director; Terri Wang; Lynn Halford, past president; Peggy Jackson; Pat Houck, president; Charles Dupre, FBISD superintendent; Jim Brown, vice president of allocations; Gary Dante; (back row) Dr. John Novak; Dr. Dennis Halford; John Wantuch; Chris Hill; and Kay James.

FORT BEND EDUCATION FOUNDATION DONATES TO FBISD. At its annual Grant Awards presentation held on May 14, the Fort Bend Education Foundation presented a $312,982 check to Fort Bend ISD to fund the Grants to Teachers and Schools, Professional Development Grants, New Teacher Grants, and other programs.

Since its inception, the Education Foundation has awarded nearly $4.1 million in grants to FBISD teachers and schools. For the 2013-14 school year, the Education Foundation awarded 161 grants for $236,482 to support the Grants to Teachers and School program.

Additionally, the foundation awarded 150 New Teacher Grants for $17,000, $20,000 for the Professional Development Grants and $39,500 in pass through grants for a total of $312,982 being awarded this year.

FORT BEND CARES GRANTS SURPASS $1 MILLION MARK. Thirtyone charities and numerous sponsors and volunteers gathered at Classic Chevrolet when Fort Bend Cares presented grants totaling $155,000, which brought the organization to a total of more than $1 million given in grants.

Now entering its ninth year, Fort Bend Cares continues to make a powerful impact on the disadvantaged children and youth of Fort Bend County. There is still much need in Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Cares is there to help fill in the funding gap needed by worthy nonprofits working with disadvantaged children.

To date, Fort Bend Cares has distributed approximately $1,050,000 in designated grants. The grant applications are evaluated by a group of local community volunteers who serve on the grant committee. The grant committee is chaired by Board Director Robert Coffman.

The highlight of the event was Dr. Robert McClendon’s presentation of the newly instituted Fort Bend Cares Founder’s Grant, named after co-founders McClendon and The Hon. Jim Rice, to Knowledge First Empowerment Center, an organization that provides academic services, tutoring and after school programs.

In addition, golfers participated in the 2013 Fort Bend Cares 9th Annual Golf Tournament held at Quail Valley Golf Club that was supported by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, Quest Diagnostics, Bud Light/Silver Eagle Distributors and Hole-in-One Sponsor Sterling McCall Lexus. Golfers were treated to lunch provided by Witt’s Catering.

Proceeds from the tournament go to grants provided to Fort Bend County area youth charities. “We are extremely pleased with the community support this year and even more excited that we can help disadvantaged children in Fort Bend with the proceeds,” said Rick Conley, chairman of the Board of Trustees.

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(L-R) Cashmir Khawaja, Gabriela Sanchez, Michele Fisher and Jacqueline Botz.

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE NAMES SUGAR LAND JUNIOR SUPERSTAR. Sugar Land Town Square hosted its 3rd Annual Sugar Land Junior Superstar competition to spotlight local youth talent in Fort Bend County. Fifteen contestants competed in the American Idol-like competition, and the judges named 9-year-old Gabriela Sanchez the 2013 Sugar Land Junior Superstar.

Her first year in the competition, Sanchez impressed the audience and judges with her rendition of Corinne Bailey Rae’s Put Your Records On. Also earning top honors were second-place winner Jacqueline Botz, who sang Popular from the Wicked soundtrack, and third-place winner Cashmir Khawaja, who sang Orange Colored Sky by Natalie Cole.

The top three finalists won prize packages with gift certificates from participating Sugar Land Town Square retailers and, as the winner, Sanchez has the opportunity to perform at a Sugar Land Town Square event.

The voting panel consisted of local, celebrity judges, including Christian Taylor of UniversalRepublic Records; Tony Bracy of Capital Records; and Recording Artist Jude Gonzalves. Local radio personality Michele Fisher was emcee at the event, which started with a concert by 2012 Junior Superstar Selena Packard.

Rosemary Herron throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the MD Anderson Regional Care Center “Strike Out Cancer Night.”

MD ANDERSON HELPS STRIKE OUT CANCER IN SUGAR LAND. “Strike Out Cancer Night” was held at Constellation Field on May 4. The annual event honors local cancer patients and survivors, and the MD Anderson Regional Care Center had great representation at the event. A current patient, a recent survivor and doctor at the center were recognized throughout the evening.

Sugar Land resident Carole Thompson performed God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch. Thompson, a former patient at the Sugar Land Regional Care Center, has been cancer-free since March 2013 and was honored — alongside other cancer patients and survivors — at the annual event.

Sugar Land resident Rosemary Herron threw out a ceremonial first pitch. Herron, a long-time volunteer at the Sugar Land Regional Care Center, is currently receiving treatment at the Center.

Mark Zafereo, M.D., head and neck surgeon at the MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land, threw out the first pitch at the event. This year, the event raised money for Cinco Charities, a nonprofit that assists cancer patients and their families with temporary housing during treatment.

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H-E-B AND HOUSTON TEXANS “SACKS FOR HUNGER” RAISES FUNDS FOR HOUSTON FOOD BANK. H-E-B and the Houston Texans presented the Houston Food Bank with $47,000 through the H-E-B Sacks for Hunger program. This translates into 141,000 meals for Houstonians.

Starting with the 2010 NFL season, H-EB has partnered annually with the Houston Texans on the Sacks for Hunger promotion as part of the company’s ongoing support of the Houston Food Bank. Through the program, H-E-B pledged to donate $1,000 to the Houston Food Bank each time the Texans defense sacked the opponent’s quarterback during the regular season and playoffs.

The Texans defense recorded 47 sacks in 2013, including the playoffs, resulting in a Sacks for Hunger donation of $47,000. Watt accounted for 22 of the team’s 47 sacks, meaning he personally supplied 66,000 meals for hungry Houstonians.

The Houston Food Bank feeds 137,000 people each week by distributing food through nearly 500 hunger relief agencies in 18 southeast Texas counties, including church pantries, homeless shelters, safe havens and nutrition sites for children and the elderly. Thanks to strong community partnerships, the Houston Food Bank is able to stretch every $1 donation to provide a full day of meals for one person.

GIRLFRIENDS GIGGLE A SUCCESS. After months of committed planning, formal meetings and informal meet-ups, STARS, the Fort Bend County Women’s Center’s fundraising and special events support arm, presented the Women’s Center with a check for $127,650 at the general meeting in May. This amount represents the proceeds from this year’s annual Girlfriends Giggle.

Girlfriends Giggle is the ultimate “Girls’ Night Out” for hundreds of ladies each year. Billed as a “Grown Up Girl” Pajama Party celebrating female friendships, the evening includes a live DJ, dancing, the ever-popular (sometimes competitive) pajama contest, top local restaurant fare, a martini bar, live and silent auctions, boutique shopping, dance lessons, and personal indulgences such as manicures, massages and hair styling.

Proceeds will provide free and confidential emergency shelter, counseling, crisis intervention, and other supportive programs and services at the Fort Bend County Women’s Center.

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Honorary Chair Fred Arnold of Minute Maid and Mistress of Ceremonies Dr. Carolyn Farb.

MAD HATTER SPRING LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW SELL-OUT. The Stafford Center main ballroom was the sold-out scene as the Mad Hatter Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show celebrated, “We are America,” sponsored by Fluor Corporation and benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. “The elderly in the community are the real beneficiaries since their plates will not go empty,” said Manuela Arroyos, CEO, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. “We had so many well-known icons on stage that not only made this event successful, they also kept the audience — dressed in hats — entertained: Carolyn Farb, an international icon; Jonathan Sandys, greatgrandson of Sir Winston Churchill; Fred Arnold with Minute Maid; Bambi Lynn, national fashion icon, and Gail Best, a local entertainer, and catered by the Italian Maid, all helped make this event wonderful.” The fashion show also drew much praise and applause as the models walked the runway in designer fashions. Lisa Anhaiser, owner of Linens by Lisa, won the annual competition for best table decoration. “More than 1,100 meals are served daily to our Fort Bend Seniors. Their encounter with the volunteers who deliver their meals makes their day. We should always remember the elderly who depend on us for their sustenance,” said Carolyn Farb.

Missouri City residents Nadine and Jerome Moon are all smiles as they check out the car they won at Southminster School’s Denim & Diamonds Gala.

SOUTHMINSTER SCHOOL’S BIENNIAL GALA A SUCCESS. In April, more than 200 guests danced the night away to the music of The Houston Rebeats at Southminster School’s Denim & Diamonds Gala at the Stafford Centre. In addition to providing entertainment, the 14th biennial event also raised funds for school programs to the tune of more than $70,000. Specifically, proceeds will be used to upgrade everything from SMART Boards to providing tighter security measures.

The event featured a raffle for a 2012 FIAT 500 Sport donated by presenting sponsor Texas Direct Auto. The car was won by Nadine Moon, owner of event co-sponsor Who Made the Cake.

Big winners also included Missouri City residents Lauren Stratton, who won a 1-carat diamond from Texas Gold and Diamond Exchange, and Lis Purdy, who won $5,000 in tuition to Southminster School. Michael Garfield, the HighTech Texan, served as master of ceremonies, and Fort Bend County Commissioner James Patterson held court over the live auction.

SUGAR LAND WINE & FOOD AFFAIR HAS RECORD-BREAKING 10TH ANNIVERSARY. Irresistible foods, wines,

Volunteers pause for a group photo at Travis Park after work is complete.

KEEP ROSENBERG BEAUTIFUL VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE PROJECTS AT LOCAL PARKS. Thirty-eight community volunteers teamed up with Keep Rosenberg Beautiful Board members to complete the Spring Beautification Project that involved two Rosenberg neighborhood parks receiving a touch of color and a little tender loving care.

Volunteers installed plants to landscape the entrance signs at each park, while others worked on completing a thorough litter clean-up of the grounds at Travis Park and Macario Garcia Park. Republic Services, Rosenberg’s solid waste provider, was also on hand at both parks with information about the city’s recently initiated residential and commercial recycling programs.

Plants and supplies for KRB’s projects were provided by local businesses or individuals.

The Union Pacific Foundation funded the plants through a grant awarded to KRB early in 2013 for program support. The group has a rolling three-year plan that includes projects to beautify and clean up local parks.

celebrity chefs, mixology and merriment marked the 10th year of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair. Th event broke multiple records in efforts to support a permanent scholarship endowment at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston.

One of the most anticipated culinary attractions in Texas, the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair pulled out all the stops to make it an unforgettable five-day event. The 2013 festival set a record in number of attendees, escalating more than 20 percent over previous years. The line-up of events was propelled to new heights, featuring wine and spirits seminars hosted by big personalities, award-winning chefs from across Texas, Louisiana, California, Kentucky and Maine. A specially constructed Gallery Furniture Pavilion hosted live cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs.

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(L-R) Patsy Armbruster and Stephanie Rammrath, president of the Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club.

FORT BEND AGGIE MOM’S CLUB RECOGNIZES MEMBER. Patsy Armbruster was recognized with the presentation of a Resolution to name the Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club’s first endowed scholarship in her honor.

Armbruster has been a member for over 35 years.

During this time, she has served the club in many capacities, including president. In addition, she also held the position of president of the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs.

(L-R) Paul Likhari; John Null; Bob Brown; Gene Reed; Laura Thompson, FBJSL president 2012-13; and Cindy Dempster, FBJSL president 2013-14.

FBJSL DONATES TO SUGAR LAND LEGACY FOUNDATION AND FBJSL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUND. The Fort Bend Junior Service League, along with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, presented the “Springtime in Paris” Charity Ball and Casino at Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. The event raised $41,000 while guests enjoyed an evening of casino games, a seated dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. This year’s cochairs were Bridget Labadie and Melissa Salies.` Ten percent of event proceeds will be donated to the FBJSL Community Assistance Fund, while the remaining $36,900 will be donated to the ball’s primary beneficiary, Sugar Land Legacy Foundation.

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FORMER RESIDENT CO-PRODUCES AMERICAN IDOL’S AWARD-WINNING SONG. Roahn Kirk Hylton, who was raised in Sugar Land and known affectionately as “Firstborn,” is co-producer of the musical composition He Says I Am Beautiful sung by winner Candice Glover on American Idol.

As a student at Sugarmill Elementary, he sang and performed at various church musicals and was a member of the Fort Bend Boys Choir singing with the Training and Town Choirs. He attended Strake Jesuit High School and upon graduation was accepted at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla., where he majored in music and psychology.

While attending Oral Roberts University, Hylton spent his summers at music production school in Columbus, Ohio. After graduation, he continued working in the studios of the music department at ORU where he gained experience working alongside expert producers at the Big Mabee production center on campus. His talent took him to Atlanta where he worked among the top names in the musical arena.

Hylton is now affiliated with EMI music studios of Los Angeles and is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. He works with musical mammoths such as Sony and Disney and has been involved in several major productions including that of last year’s Grammy nominee Niki Minaj.

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Staff at Texana show their support of National Health Awareness Month.

TEXANA STAFF FORM A “HUMAN” GREEN RIBBON. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, staff at Texana Center’s campus in Rosenberg formed a ‘human’ green ribbon to show their support.

May was National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when people across the country draw attention to the mental health issues that affect as many as one in four Americans, regardless of their race, gender, age or socio-economic status.

Green ribbons were worn to raise public awareness and to signify a new life, new growth, and new beginnings for those affected by mental illness.

SUGAR LAND RESIDENT RECEIVES BOOK OF GOLDEN DEEDS AWARD. Longtime Sugar Land resident and community volunteer Shanta Raguthaman, one of the founders of Asians Against Domestic Abuse, was awarded the prestigious Book of Golden Deeds Award 2013 by the Exchange Club of Sugar Land. Her husband Dr. Raguthaman and her son, Ramesh, spoke endearingly about Raguthaman and her work. In addition, staff from the AADA, a nonprofit organization, described Raguthaman as a dedicated founding member whose passion to help abused women in need is what inspired them to carry on her work.

The Exchange Club believes that volunteer efforts are very important to our society and should not go unnoticed. The National Exchange Club’s longest running project, the Book of Golden Deeds Award, recognizes dedicated volunteers who give endless hours of their time and talents toward making their communities better places to live. Ever since the Exchange Club of Huntington, Ind., sponsored the first award in 1919, thousands of unsung heroes and heroines have been recognized.

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Dr. Dennis and Lynn Halford (far left, back row) with staff and Tonya Lewis, Rainbow Room executive director (far right, back row).

HALFORD ORTHODONTICS DONATES TO FORT BEND RAINBOW ROOM. Dr. Dennis and Lynn Halford and staff at Halford Orthodontics collected toys for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room. The toys will be given to children in the care of Fort Bend County Children’s Protective Services, which provides emergency and transitional supplies for unmet material needs of children and families in crisis in Fort Bend County.

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(L-R) Chloe Gallegos, Bailey Rivenes, Jake Parker, Vivek Sinha, Shiv Chopra and Kelly Eng with Sugar Land Police officers.

FORT SETTLEMENT STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY. Students were escorted by Sugar Land Police officers on Bike to Work/School Day, which was observed on May 17. Shape Up Sugar Land hosted the event, which began at 7:30 a.m. at Memorial Park. Students biked from Memorial Park to Fort Settlement Middle School.

National Bike Month is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists to highlight biking benefits, including commutes to work or school that save money or time, and benefit health and wellness.

Fort Bend Corporate Challenge winners Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC.

FORT BEND REGIONAL COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOSTS BOWLING TOURNAMENT. Congressman Pete Olson rolled out the first ball at the Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse Inc. 9th Annual Fort Bend Corporate Challenge “Born to be Wild” Bowling Tournament. This year’s winning team, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC, took home the coveted Crystal Cup and bragging rights for the next year.

They were closely followed by teams from Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land and the Exchange Club of Sugar Land.

Funds raised from this event will support the Summer Explosion program for middle school students, High School Leadership Camp, October’s Red Ribbon Week activities, and other programs provided by Fort Bend Regional Council.

Teens learn to mix concrete when helping with construction during a trip to Guatemala in 2012.

HANDS AND HEARTS FOUNDATION PREPARES FOR MISSION TRIP. Hands and Hearts Foundation of Sugar Land anticipates another mission trip this month to aid families in Central America. The Foundation teams with Hearts in Motion, which operates a year-round medical and educational facility near Antigua, Guatemala. HIM coordinates several groups each year from its home base in Highland, Ind. Stan Wilkening serves as HHF board president as well as a working member of the mission trip most years. He is also chair of the Hands and Hearts Golf Tournament, which held its 12th successful event in May. “The funds cleared on the tournament allow the foundation to assist other mission members, especially teens, with travel costs.”

Wilkening said. “Our youth get a taste of giving to a community while learning how lucky they are to be able to return to a prosperous and healthy environment.”

The foundation supports local nonprofit agencies such as East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Food Pantry and supplies Christmas toys for children in Head Start programs. In addition, HHF has also funded individuals who seek to improve the lives of people in under-resourced areas, both locally and worldwide, by serving as teachers, Christian evangelists, and volunteers on mission trips to Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, Tibet, Africa and the Netherlands.

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Art, Inspired by Dad Michelle Huang is only 16, but she’s drawing attention as an artist

By Cindy Ziervogel ichelle Huang is just halfway through high school and she has already earned some of youth art’s most coveted titles. Michelle has a theory as to why she’s been so successful, so young. Her art teacher has another.

Amanda Freeman taught Michelle in Dulles High School’s Advance Placement Art class this year and refers to her student who is barely 16 as a mature artist.

“Michelle thinks about color and color placement and uses interesting and sophisticated color mixtures when she paints,” Ms. Freeman said. “She can talk about art in advance rhetoric. She can also look at an image and see how it can develop, how it can improve, what it will become. That’s a very difficult task for high school and even college students.”

Michelle, on the other hand, sums up her own success in three ways: She started drawing at a young age; she has raw talent; and most importantly, her dad Xin inspired her with the rest.

Xin taught himself Chinese calligraphy 40 years ago and has been practicing it ever since. The difficult and emotional art form is the blending of art and writing dating back thousands of years. It’s a difficult process because it takes immense control and planning and requires every stroke to be aesthetically pleasing. Xin teaches it to others now on the weekends and the Huangs have set aside a separate calligraphy room in the house for him.

Michelle Huang with her oil painting, “Call of the Plains” which won the Congressional Art Competition and will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol.

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Drawing Like Dad From the time she was a little girl, Michelle wanted to draw like her dad.

She also wanted to draw with him. Her first memory of loving art was when Xin custom made coloring books for her. She would ask him to draw a certain picture, usually of horses and cars since that’s what she loved. Xin would draw the outline and she would color it in with

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“I only had raw talent. It was my dad who has made me into what I am today.”

- Michelle Huang crayons or pastels. Michelle kept the spare sheets for the next day.

“The coloring books made me want to draw like he did,” Michelle said. “I was a shy little girl who was always drawing.

I only had raw talent. It was my dad who has made me into what I am today.”

When Michelle was 7, Xin signed her up for art lessons. She’s still taking them and also gives credit to her teacher for where she is today.

Coveted Awards By the time Michelle was in middle school, she was painting beautiful works of art. One of her pieces placed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

In Michelle’s first year of high school she received a Gold Seal, the highest rating given at the Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE), sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association, for her painting, “Distant.” Out of the 24,000 pieces of artwork entered into the VASE competition, only 150 received Gold Seal Awards, the equivalent to achieving a State Championship.

Michelle’s winning streak continued her sophomore year when she entered her painting “Resist The Chasm” and

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won a $1,000 cash prize in the Culture Shapers visual arts contest open to Houston area high school students.

And her most recent work, her oil painting, “Call of the Plains” won the annual Congressional Art Show Competition and will be on display in the U.S. Capitol for a year.

Besides winning some big-named competitions, Michelle has been commissioned to do portraits. Other times she donates her time and her artwork, like when she painted a mural on the walls of her middle school and a new elementary school.

Her Own Style Michelle describes her artistic style as “very dynamic” and, for now, oil paintings are her favorite thing to create.

“With oils I’m able to capture things in a way that I want to,” Michelle said. “I can manipulate color and brush strokes.

I can create a message or reveal my feelings.”

Michelle likes to experiment with different styles and she’ll create a number of pieces based on a certain style, idea, or feeling before deciding to start something new.

“My style is developing and changing as I grow as an artist. If you asked me to paint one thing repeatedly over an extended period of time, each of those paintings would be unique in its own way.”

Ms. Freeman believes Michelle has already accomplished great things but it’s only the beginning. “Michelle is a fabulous young lady — dedicated, hardworking, and always willing to explore her talent. Whatever she does artistically or non-artistically, she will excel. She pushes and sets such high standards for herself. She is one of those kids you can actually see changing the world. She is just that dedicated and passionate.”

Science vs. Art While Michelle’s been busy creating stunning, award-winning artwork pieces, she’s also been studying in FBISD’s Math and Science Academy at

Dulles. She’s uncertain at this point whether to follow a career in art or science.

“It’s both burdensome and enlightening, since I have to pick eventually, but I know that I am open to other options,” she said. “I just want to put my full commitment into something I want to do, and if for some reason I dislike it or am unable to pursue it, then this perspective will help me find a better path. Studying math and science is interesting because it’s challenging and is the basis for innovation. There are so many things made possible and that will be made possible because of math and science.”

Her parents encourage all aspects of Michelle’s talents. Xin has a Ph.D. in geophysics and her mom Li has a master’s degree in chemistry.

“My dad pushes me in art and mom in academics,” Michelle said. “My dad is

very inspirational to me. He’s never given it (Chinese calligraphy) up. I don’t know what I’ll be, but I know I’ll never stop doing art. Art as a hobby; it can be done.

There are many paths in life. It’s exciting.”

Michelle believes her parents have served as her role models, and she in turn is a role model for her younger siblings — triplets Allen, Brian and Leslie, who are entering seventh grade.

“I’m a role model and a source of pressure for them,” she stated. “I excel in art and school. I’ve set the bar high.”l

If you know of an outstanding Fort Bend kid to highlight in an upcoming edition, please contact Cindy Zier vogel at CindyZier vogel@ comcast.net.

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Andrew Singer

Joshua Mott

FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ANNOUNCES VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN - The commencement ceremony for the 16th graduating class of Fort Bend Christian Academy took place May 31.

Andrew Singer, Fort Bend Christian Academy valedictorian, will attend Texas A&M University, and plans to major in mechanical engineering. Among his many honors, he has been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, by the College Board as an AP Scholar, by the Association of Christian Schools International for Outstanding Achievement in Academics and Athletics, and as an Academic All-State Athlete in swimming.

Joshua Mott, Fort Bend Christian Academy Salutatorian, will attend the University of Texas and major in business, as well as completing the prerequisites for premed. He received the Association of Christian Schools International Award for Outstanding Achievement in Academics and the College Board’s AP Scholar with Honor Award.

(L-R) Julian Libin and Ed Gifford, Troop 1631 advancement chair.

JULIAN LIBIN EARNS EAGLE RANK Clements High School sophomore Julian Libin earned his Eagle Scout rank. He joined the Scouting program in first grade as a Tiger Cub with Pack 1882, and joined Troop 1631 in Sugar Land when he became a Boy Scout.

To achieve this rank, Julian earned 23 merit badges and served in many leadership positions, most recently as senior patrol leader. For his Eagle project, he built a desk and hutch workstation for the Debate Teachers’ workroom at Clements. The project totaled 277.75 man-hours with the help of 14 volunteers.

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Private Schools & Learning Centers A D V E R T I S I N G

COOKIE JOE’S DANCIN’ SCHOOL

TRENT INTERNATIONALE SCHOOL

It's been a busy summer at Cookie Joe's Dancin' School in Sugar

Since its founding in 1993, Trent InternationalE School has been a leader

Land. The season was highlighted by multiple church performances as

in “constructivism”, a teaching methodology that implements the tenets of

well as three sold-out presentations at the Wortham Theater. The award-

Ms. Reeya’s (Founder) vision for the school. Trent continues to innovate and

winning staff is now taking applications for the school's Fall classes and is

incorporate tools and technologies to prepare students for life in the 21st

encouraging early registration. “We have a record number of returning

Century. Their digital learning program teaches students to become truly

students this year and look forward to new faces as well,” said Dancin'

media literate as they function in an online collaborative, research-based

School President Tran Pham Rich. The 37-year-old school offers one of

environment — researching, analyzing, synthesizing, critiquing, evaluating

the most diverse dance curriculums available from classical ballet to con-

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SUGAR MILL MONTESSORI Maria Montessori once said, “The most

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SUGAR LAND DANCE CENTER Give your child a special gift with benefits that will last a lifetime. Dance sparks the imagination, sharpens the mind, strengthens the body, and develops grace and confidence. Sugar Land Dance Center provides expert instruction, convenient class

JANA BROWN’S CENTERSTAGE DANCE Jana Brown's Centerstage Dance is proud to celebrate their sixth anniversary. Currently enrolling students for fall classes, they offer specialized

times, exciting summer camps, and hassle-free recitals, all in a nurturing, fun-filled

dance training in tap, jazz and ballet, as well as contemporary, modern, hip-

atmosphere. Their syllabus was specially designed to address the different stages

hop and lyrical. Their goal is to teach each child a sense of individuality, self-

in a child's development, providing an entertaining, yet structured curriculum per-

esteem, creative expression and artistry. They have both competitive and

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THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL Celebrating 10 years serving Fort Bend fami-

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lies, The Williams School believes "all children can

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nurtured in such a way that they feel personal

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Students who took part in the blood drive that won the school the Silver Eagle award.

KEMPNER HS HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CLASS HONORED WITH WHITE HOUSE SILVER EAGLE AWARD - For the fourth consecutive year, Kempner High School’s Health Science Technology II class was honored with President Barack Obama’s White House Silver Eagle award for hosting its annual blood drive that harvested 763 units of blood. The Silver Eagle award is the highest honor a teenager can merit from the White House.

The 2013 class record harvest surpassed that of previous classes and set records in both Fort Bend and Harris counties. The units of blood will benefit St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital’s blood bank, under the direction of Craig Valiare, and will be used to support Dr. Denton Cooley’s team of heart surgeons at the hospital’s Heart Institute.

The Sugar Land City Council honored the 27 Health Science Technology II students at a Sugar Land City Council meeting. Mayor James Thompson presented Dr. Jeff Ricken, Health Science Technology instructor, with a proclamation on behalf of the City Council recognizing the class for receiving a national award for its record-breaking blood drive.

Members of the cast and crew from Travis High School’s state championship one-act play.

TRAVIS HS ONE-ACT PLAY WINS STATE UIL COMPETITION - The cast and crew of Travis High School’s one-act play was awarded the state championship after performing at the UIL One-Act Play competition in Austin. Under the direction of Tommy Grubbs and assistant Tiffanie Thomas, Travis High School performed Unexpected Tenderness by Israel Horovitz. THS advanced to the state level after competing at the Zone, District, Area and Regional levels.

Unexpected Tenderness is a biographical memory play about a son who discusses his decision to end the cycle of abuse and centers around a dysfunctional Jewish family and its abusive, yet remorseful father whose demons ultimately drive his family away.

THS competed against seven other 5A high school theater groups for the state title. Cast members and individual awards include Jon Rivenburg (Best Actor and Samuel French Award), Shea Peterson (All-Star Cast), Carissa Cardy (Honorable Mention All-Star Cast), Andrea Rodriguez (Honorable Mention All-Star Cast), Duane Garcia-Facey, Taylor Winks, and Ryan Siller. Crew members include Jose Sabillon, Claire Brady, Jules Iradukunda, Kyrah Schoenberger and Andrea Martinez. Reagan Moore, Tiffany Abreu, Rachel McCall and Micheal Raby are alternates.

Several Travis students have contributed to the success of the show, including Marjorie Cade, Tejal Thakor, Miles Agee, Sydney Moore, Katlyn Gupton, Manny Soto, Jonathan Blair, Quinn Kobrin, Brandon Willis, Marisa Emiliani, Trey Tobias, Ronel Edipokeya, Chris Uhlig , Ashley Blakeman, Courtney Crews and many others. The show includes many special and original props made by the technical staff led by Brady and McCall. The lights were designed by Kyrah Schoenberger. Jules Iradukunda worked on selecting vintage costumes and repairing them for stage use, and Andrea Martinez designed the sound.

The award-winning technicians are led by stage manager Jose Sabillon. THS Principal J.J. Kyle has also been a major contributor to the show’s success.

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DULLES HS NAMED 2013 UIL 5A ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPIONS - Dulles High School students earned the 2012-13 UIL 5A Academic State Meet championship title. The students competed in team and individual divisions at the Academic Spring Meet at the University of Texas at Austin and earned three first-place team awards, two second-place team awards, and several top awards in individual competitions.

Dulles High School’s 2013 Academic Spring Meet Team Results include: Mathematics – first place, Bobby Shen, Daniel Fan, Rik Nag and Mitchell Hwang; Number Sense – first place, Keerthana Kumar, Rik Nag, Mitchell Hwang and Bobby Shen; Science – first place, Siddarth Guha, Kevin Li, Arjun Goswami, Bobby Shen; Calculator Applications – second place, Sushain Cherivirala, Saiesh Kalva, Bobby Shen, Kevin Li; and Accounting – second place, Jessica Rosenbalm, Chenyi (Kelly) Zhang, Rachel Wix, Haixu (Alice) Zhang.

Individual results are: Bobby Shen, first place, Calculator Applications; second place, Mathematics; second place, Number Sense; third place, Science; Mitchell Hwang, third place, Number Sense; fourth place, Mathematics; Siddarth Guha – 4th place, Science; Rik Nag, fourth place, Number Sense; 19th place, Mathematics; Haixu (Alice) Zhang, fifth place, Accounting; Rachel Wix, seventh place, Accounting; Kevin Li, eighth place, Science; 13th place, Calculator Applications; Arjun Goswami, 10th place, Science; Sushain Cherivirala, 12th place, Calculator Applications; Jessica Rosenbalm, 12th place, Accounting; Daniel Fan, 13th place, Mathematics; Saiesh Kalva, 17th place, Calculator Applications; Keerthana Kumar, 18th place, Number Sense; Chenyi (Kelly) Zhang, 16th place, Accounting. Also competing were: Luis Ivan Guzman, Feature Writing; Austin Hatchett, Headline Writing; Arun Kane, CX Debate; Priya Suri, CX Debate; and Jonathan Wei, Lincoln-Douglas Debate.

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UIL STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS NAMED IN FORT BEND ISD - Several Fort Bend

wealth Elementary and also repainted other safety crossing features for his project.

ISD student athletes competed in the 2013 UIL State Track and Field Championship tournament and earned numerous awards, including five gold medals, 11 silver medals, and five bronze awards. In the team standings, Marshall High School Boys were recognized as the 4A State Runner-Up, the Bush High School Boys team was named thirdplace finishers, and Ridge Point High School’s Boys team came in sixth-place in the 4A Boys Standings.

Students at the following schools also won individual and team awards at the championship tournament: Austin High School (5A Division) – Bria Druilhet, first place, Girls Triple Jump; fifth place, Girls Long Jump; Aleah Hurst, fourth place, Girls Long Jump; Bush High School (5A Division) – Rushell Harvey, first place, Girls 100-meter Dash; first place, Girls 200-meter Dash; Chad Davis, Kasey Poole, O’Shea Wilson and Wayne Grice, second place, Boys 4x200 meter Relay; Darren Land, O’Shea Wilson, Chad Davis and Wayne Grice, third place, Boys 4x100 meter Relay; Jarra Owens, fourth place, Girls 100-meter Dash; Tim Saddler, Kevon Murray, D’Andre Lewis and Chad Davis, fifth place, Boys 4x100 meter Relay; D’Andre Lewis, fifth place, Boys 800-meter Run; Jennifer Arinze, Jarra Owens, Vanessa Egwuata and Rushell Harvey, eighth place, Girls 4x400 meter Relay; Elkins High School (5A Division) – Darvin Kidsy, eighth place, Boys High Jump; Hightower High School (5A Division) – Jeia Gillam, fourth place, Girls Discuss; fifth place, Girls Shot Put; Marshall High School (4A Division) – Mylana Hearn, first place, Girls Triple Jump; Kendall Sheffield, second place, Boys 110-meter Hurdles; second place, Boys 300-meter Hurdles; William Polley, Brandon Jenkins, Mark Barre and Kendall Sheffield, second place, Boys 4x100 meter Relay and fourth place, Boys 4x100meter Relay; Jaelin Hatton, third place, Girls 100-meter Hurdles; Ridge Point High School (4A Division) – Cameron Burrell, first place, Boys 100-meter Dash and second place, Boys Long Jump; Jalen LaCounte, Deante Ford, Mark Roman and Cameron Burrell, fourth place, Boys 4x400 meter Relay; Blake Wesley, Jalen LaCounte, Mark Roman and Cameron Burrell, seventh place, Boys 4x100 meter Relay.

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT BENEFITS AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL - Evan

(L-R) John Boudreaux and Brant Meredith.

NEW EAGLE SCOUTS FROM TROOP 828 - John Boudreaux and Brant Meredith are the newest Eagle Scouts from Troop 828 chartered through Saint Laurence Catholic Church. The two Clements High School seniors had a joint Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Brant officially attained the Eagle Rank in January, 2012, and John attained the coveted rank in January, 2013.

For his Eagle project, John planned and constructed five storage units for the Clements High School Color Guard to house numerous color guard flags, sabers and rifles.

Brant painted color-coded sidewalk safety squares on the pickup lanes at Common-

Carothers, a member of Troop 38 chartered

by Parkway United Methodist Church and led

by Scoutmaster Jonathan Sturgis, has completed a service project for Austin High School as part of his quest to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.

To achieve this award, he had to plan and complete a service project for a nonprofit organization in his community. Evan redesigned the outside eating area at Austin High School for his Eagle project. He power washed all the benches and tables to remove the rust and then repainted them. He also relandscaped the entire area, which required cleaning and replanting in the existing flowerbeds and creating the new garden.

Many of the plants were donated by families in New Territory, which Carothers gathered after sending a request on the New Territory Facebook page. Partial funding for the project was also provided by the AHS VIPS.

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TEXAS BAR FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND. The Texas Bar Foundation

Chimson Faith Orakwue

Jolea Gail Nealy

Eryn White

Shelby Rae Guel

Alyssa Eaves

Cyrus Motanya

Victoria Matta

Elise Danielle Lasker

VALS AND SALS NAMED FOR LAMAR CISD Lamar Consolidated ISD recognized its valedictorians and salutatorians at the district’s four high schools. Lamar Consolidated High School – Chimsom Faith Orakwue, valedictorian; Jolea Gail Nealy, salutatorian; Foster High School – Alyssa Eaves, valedictorian; Cyrus Motanya, salutatorian; Terry High School – Eryn White, valedictorian; Shelby Rae Guel, salutatorian; George Ranch High School – Victoria Matta, valedictorian; Elise Danielle Lasker, salutatorian.

awarded Child Advocates of Fort Bend a $5,000 grant. The funds will be used to partially fund a therapist position and a criminal court advocate position in the Children’s Advocacy Center to provide services to sexually or seriously physically abused children.

The therapy program, which started in 2004 with one full-time therapist, has grown to three full-time licensed therapists and one full-time criminal court advocate. In 2012, the therapists provided 1,859 therapy sessions to 185 children and their non-offending family members. All services are offered free of charge.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend provides a voice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. Therapists provide therapy to children ranging in age from 3-18, offer caregivers groups to help parents learn skills to help their children heal, and provide expert testimony in criminal and civil court. Children can participate in therapeutic services for as long as they need to heal from their abuse.

Despite the addition of a third therapist, the number of children in need of services continues to increase and there is a waiting list for therapy.

Suburban Sugar Land Women 2013 Scholarship recipients with their parents.

Eric Edmunds from the Edmunds Foundation and scholarship recipient Nanci Macias.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NAMED FOR EDMUNDS FOUNDATION - 1st

SSLW SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS - Suburban Sugar Land Women presented scholarships to four high school seniors. Melanie Spiller, Travis High School, plans to attend University of Texas in Austin in the fall and major in accounting and finance. Alexandria Hawkins, Clements High School, plans to attend University of Houston and major in kinesiology. Nailah Jackson from Hightower High School will attend University of Miami and major in psychology and Michael Perkins, Foster High School in Lamar Consolidated School District, plans to attend Wharton County Junior College/ University of Houston at Victoria in the fall and major in computer science.

Applicants completed an application, wrote an essay, submitted an official transcript and provided two letters of reference. Selection criteria was based on community service, academic achievement, and leadership.

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Victoria Bank of Texas donated $500 to the Edmunds Foundation as a scholarship grant for Nanci Macias for completing the 1st annual Leadership Skills for Young Adults.

Nanci is a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School and opted to take this sevenweek workshop to enhance her business and leadership skills. She is majoring in accounting and will attend Wharton County Junior College this fall. She wrote a comprehensive essay on the subjects she learned, like resume building, interviews and dressing for the interview, as well as financial planning and more.

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(L-R) Brandon, Lauralee and Cameron Bullock.

DOUBLE EAGLE SCOUT RANKS AWARDED IN BULLOCK FAMILY Cameron and Brandon Bullock, brothers who are in Boy Scout Troop 1195 in the North Star District, both received their Eagle Scout rank during a Court of Honor held on the same day. For the Bullock family this accomplishment was also significant because their single mom, Lauralee was the driving force behind the entire process and the boys finished years before the deadline.

Although it was difficult getting the boys where they needed to be, Lauralee found it rewarding to see them grow and progress.

She said, “I am very, very proud of what they’ve accomplished (with) all that they’ve done, all their leadership training that they’ve learned, and all that they’re going to do to succeed.”

TRIO OF LAMAR CISD STUDENTS EARN “GOOD-THROUGH-GRADUATION” SCHOLARSHIPS - You literally have to be “one in a 1,000” to receive a Gates Millennium Scholarship. For Lamar CISD, it was three in 1,000. Terry High School’s Shelby Rae Guel, Foster High School’s Cyrus Montanya and Lamar Consolidated High School’s Chimsom Faith Orakwue are the district’s fourth, fifth and sixth Gates Scholars — the first for Terry and Foster, but the third consecutive year a Mustang has earned the honor.

Each year, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program selects only 1,000 talented students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. That includes any graduate school the students choose. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation also provides Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through a leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college careers.

According to the Gates Millennium Scholar website, more than 54,000 members of the class of 2013 applied for the scholarship.

Two of the students have medical school planned for their future. Chimsom plans to

attend Columbia University in New York City, eventually becoming a pediatrician and returning to her native Nigeria to practice medicine.

Shelby has her sights set on the University of Texas in Austin, with the long-range goal of being a psychiatrist and serving in the U.S. Army.

Cyrus, who was born in Kenya, will attend Harvard and major in biomedical engineering.

Upon finishing his undergraduate degree, she said that medical school, law school and business school are all possibilities.

their classroom experiences and the challenges they have overcome to succeed in the academic environment. The presentations were made to classes at the University of St. Thomas and at Houston Baptist University.

After presenting a short film that explained the physiological reasons for Dyslexia and how some famous people have overcome their learning differences, the panel and Sarah did their presentation and answered questions from the students and professors. Based on feedback from the professors and teachers, the participants were made aware of the issue and some responded that they now had examples of how to help their students with learning differences in the classroom.

WALKING PROGRAM AT ARMSTRONG ELEM EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM - Shape Up Sugar Land youth

Shama Tajani

Sarah JoAnne Munson

LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS EARN GOLD AWARDS -Ambassador Girl Scouts Shama Tajani and Sarah JoAnne Munson of the New Territory (Rainbow Stars Service UnitTroop 721) completed the Girl Scout Gold Award — the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, symbolizing outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service and advocacy. The Girl Scout Gold Award involves more than a year of work, including a minimum of 80 hours of planning and leading a project that benefits the community and will have a long-term impact on the girl’s community.

Shama completed her Gold Award in collaboration with the Texana Children’s Center for Autism. The project focused on the importance of teaching character traits at an early age. She created lesson plans focusing on honesty, sharing, caring and making good choices and taught the students of Texana Center’s Bridge Classrooms with children ages 3-7. With the help of her volunteers and staff at Texana, she created a lasting impact on the children and started the learning of good character.

The goal of Sarah’s project was to raise awareness of Dyslexia among future teachers and administrators. Because Sarah is dyslexic, she wanted to share her experience in order to help others learn from what she experienced in the classroom environment. To accomplish this, Sarah enlisted the help of several Dyslexic and ADHD students who attend The Briarwood School in Houston to form a panel to make a presentation about

committee celebrated and honored students at Armstrong Elementary Extended Day Program who completed a 90-day walking program with incentive prizes and surprise guest speakers.

More than 30 Armstrong Elementary Extended Day students accepted the walking challenge back in February when the Shape Up Sugar Land youth committee received a $1,000 UnitedHealth HEROES and YSA (Youth Service America) grant for this initiative.

Each month, the YUSL-YC has visited the Armstrong Elementary Extended Day Program to provide an educational component. The team brought in local chef Rhonda Morrison, owner of Ocajunally Cookin’, to teach the kids how they can make their own healthy snacks at home. The next month, the team invited Access Health, Dr. Donna Jackson, to demonstrate how the kids can properly care for their teeth. During every visit the team verified that the students were walking the allotted steps for boys and girls.

The walking program culminated with a celebration and awards ceremony. Hon. Jacquie Baly, thanked the children for being attentive to their wellness and for getting their families involved in the challenge. The team also invited Deacon Jones, ambassador for Sugar Land Skeeters, to discuss the importance of hard work, discipline, goal setting, and staying focused. Jones spent more than a halfcentury in baseball, serving at almost every level and in nearly every capacity. Marcus Sloan, a graduate of Texas Christian University who was a 4-year letterman for the Horned Frogs, presented signed basketballs donated by SuitMart to a few students.

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Oscar Dao

Yash Tarkunde

Dhrumil Patel

Alwin Somasundaram

Dave Cachero

Bethany Easterling

Lilly Shen

Benjamin Tu

Nishat Momin

Christopher Stein

Kelly Medrano

Sheree Henry

Dainah Pham

Brittany Irizarry

Robert Shen

Michael Chen

Duff Dean

Alyson Miranda

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Samuel Konstanty

Milan Doshie

Shreeya Patel

Swathi Ariyapadi

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Fort Bend ISD announced the names of the 22 high school students who earned the distinct honor of being named the 2013 valedictorians and salutatorians. These top scholars earned the two highest rankings among their graduating classes after years of hard work and commitment to their academic careers.

The FBISD 2013 valedictorians and salutatorians, respectively are: Austin High School – Oscar Dao and Yash Tarkunde; Bush High School – Kelly Medrano and Sheree Henry; Clements High School – Lilly Shen and Benjamin

Tu; Dulles High School – Robert Shen and Michael Chen; Elkins High School – Samuel Konstanty and Milan Doshie; Hightower High School – Dhrumil Patel and Alwin Somasundaram; Kempner High School – Dainah Pham and Brittany Irizarry; Marshall High School – Nishat Momin and Christopher Stein; Ridge Point High School – Duff Dean and Alyson Miranda; Travis High School – Shreeya Patel and Swathi Ariyapadi; and Willowridge High School – Dave Cachero and Bethany Easterling.

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(L-R) Outgoing Executive Officer Edward Alexander, Don Kerstetter and outgoing Commanding Officer Christopher Mann.

CLEMENTS CADETS GIVE KUDOS TO CLASSIC CHEVROLET - Two senior cadets in the Clements High School Navy JROTC Unit presented an award of appreciation to Don Kerstetter, owner of Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land. For the past two years, Classic Chevrolet has been a sponsor of the Clements NJROTC Booster Club, which supports the activities and programs of the 102 cadets in the NJROTC Unit.

Students receiving scholarships from the Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club.

AGGIE MOM’S SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - Local winners of the Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club scholarships are Drew Miller, Erin Kaufman, Sara Witmer, Libby Woodruff, Kaitlin Porter, Andrea Miller, Amanda Haney, Jacob Keller, Sean Rebler, Marilyn Clark, Rachel Gonzales, Julia Gaas, Taylor Hood, Kayla Blankenship, Chris Edgar, Taci Gibson, Aaron Griffin, Elizabeth LeDoux, Marisa Mathews, Paige Thomas and Brian Walther.

Abigail Dillon (back, center) is shown with second-grade girls at Glover Elementary School.

GLOVER ELEMENTARY PARENT VOLUNTEER SEES BEAUTY IN ALL GIRLS Glover Elementary School has embraced a unique, parent-driven program that builds self esteem in young girls. Through “The I C Beauty Project,” founded by Glover parent Abigail Dillon, firstand second-grade girls are learning to find value in themselves and their fellow schoolmates while learning about art.

Now in its second year of implementation at Glover, “The I C Beauty Project” helps young girls take a creative and proactive approach to social issues they face. The project challenges students’ perspectives of traditional beauty by involving them in art-based classes created to help them find beauty in themselves, their everyday lives, and in each other.

Another positive aspect of the program is that it supports Glover’s existing anti-bullying initiatives. Dillon believes that encouraging students to find value in themselves and their schoolmates is a crucial step in combating harmful behaviors, such as bullying. Dillon begins each class by reminding girls of the No. 1 classroom rule — respect. The art component of the program exposes students to various genres of art, such as cubism and expressionism. Students are free to experiment and express themselves in a positive and judgment-free environment.

Brinn Tremaine and Jori Aventurado at Texas State Regionals.

FIRST COLONY SYNCHRO STARS COMPETE AT STATE REGIONALS COMPETITION - Two young girls received high awards during the Texas State Regionals Synchronized Swim Competition held in Houston this year. Interestingly, Brinn Abadejos Tremaine and Jori Abadejos Aventurado are first cousins who live in the area.

Brinn, now 10, joined the First Colony Synchro Stars in 2012, after a year of swim racing with First Colony Swim Team. She encouraged her neighbor and cousin Jori, age 10, to join the Synchro Stars the next season. After a year of practices three days a week for two hours, the girls were awarded for their diligence, receiving two gold medals and two silver between them for their solo, duet, trio and team performances. Furthermore, they received the No. 3 and No. 4 spots as best figures synchronized swimmers in the state of Texas.

The First Colony Synchro Stars is considered one of the best teams in Texas. For the last two years, all members of the team received gold, silver or bronze medals in the Texas Regionals Competition in Dallas.

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Smokehouse at the Jones Stock Farm, George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond, TX. Courtesy the George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond.

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he families that settled in Austin’s Colony provided for themselves.

The early settlers ate what they grew, hunted, or raised. Before they had any crops raised, settlers ate game such as deer, bear, wild cattle, buffalo, duck and quail. This game was also valued for its hide, fur, and grease. The families also gathered wild honey and picked blackberries, wild plums, nuts and any other wild fruits and vegetables that were available. Residents of areas close to the coast or other bodies of water certainly would have caught fish, oysters and other shellfish.

The first crop grown was corn, a staple crop for the early families. It was easy to grow and could be used at the table or as feed for animals. Corn was roasted, made into hominy which would be eaten as mush, ground into meal which would be mixed with water and salt and cooked to

become various cakes, pones, or loaves.

Cornbread was also produced. Some other vegetables planted by settlers might have included cabbages, cucumbers, onions, eggplants, and spinach.

Dominant livestock on early farms were cattle and pigs. Pork was the most common meat eaten as cattle were also valuable as milk cows, work oxen, and for breeding. Some people also didn’t prefer the taste of preserved beef. Many times, the meat was eaten right after slaughter, though some settlers felt this to be unhealthful. When meat was preserved, either smoke or salt were used. A smokehouse or curing shed would be built for this purpose. Early smokehouses were tightly constructed log structures 10 to 14 feet long and wide. The smokehouse included shelves for holding jars and barrels and exposed rafters to hang meat.

Settlers sometimes placed pork in a

barrel, jar, or crock containing a brine which would result in the production of saltpork. Another option was to cut the meat into large pieces and place it in a large box containing salt. More salt would then be added to cover the meat.

The meat would be left in the box for six weeks. The pork would then be removed from the box and hung from the rafters of the smokehouse and smoked over a slow-burning fire for further drying, flavoring and preservation.

Jones, C. Allen. Texas Roots: Agriculture & Rural Life Before the Civil War. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 2005.

Murry, Ellen N. “The Republic of Porkdom, 1993.”

NEH Planning Grant Reports, George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond, TX. Wallach, Jennifer Jensen. How America Eats: A Social History of U.S. Food and Culture. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2012.l

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