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Confused about Medicare a free workshop scheduled What started out as a way to help unravel the maze of Medicare has turned into a mission for native Houstonian Toni King. The “Medicare rules are changing all the time and I talk to people who have master’s degrees and don’t understand the rules!!” King explains. Self taught from experience, on the job training and continued research, local Medicare guru Toni King helps people, “particularly those who are totally confused and scared they will make a wrong decision, a decision that may affect them for life” understand their Medicare and what their options include. Whether it is “boomers, who are coming of Medicare age, those already on Medicare, or the adult children who have to help or need to make decisions for their parents or elderly relatives, this is what is her life’s Mission”. Her husband, Jim said “her phone starts ringing from the minute she gets up to when she ends her day.

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area. A two-meat dinner plate was $10.95; sandwiches were around $8.95. All the meats sampled had a mild smoky flavor that was pleasing, but short of outstanding. Disappointing was the temperature of the meats, which were not even warm by the time we got to our table. For those who prefer sauce on their barbeque, the flavor of the sauce is just as important as the flavor of the meat. Their original barbeque sauce was tasty, not too overbearing, but again, not outstanding. The side dishes were okay, not bad, but

the Confused about Medicare Workshop to be held at Sugar Creek Baptist Church LYF Center, 13444 SW Freeway, Sugar Land,TX 77478 on Thursday, September 26, 2013 beginning at 6:30 PM. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public. RSVP by calling 832/800-4674 or going

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Tap, Tap, Tap - This week we were prepared to tell everyone all about the specific raises and changes coming for VIP personnel. The one’s that toil so tirelessly for us, you know - we the people, the taxpayers and voters of Fort Bend County. However, we the people are just going have to cool our jets until the Bureaucrats we employ to maintain our information, consult with the lawyers we employ, to tell them, to tell us, what we can or can’t have. Never you mind all those rules and regulations on government transparency and all.

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the working folks? They don’t need double digit raises too? Are they less integral? Who on earth thinks paying the clerks pennies above minimum wage is acceptable when Commissioners and the County Judge gift their Just so you know, we do not assistants substantial raises with expect to snap our fingers and get a reclassification then add the documents; however, according annual pay raise on top of that. to the law, when such documents Hello, we the people would are part of the routine operations like to see our money spread they should be readily available. across the whole county system. Not in this county! You are This is not Wall Street. As of going to wait the allowable today we are still waiting for 10 days whether you like it or the Official Records of who is not. Plus, if one dare to request getting what and as soon as we something like - who specifically have it… so will We The People. is getting a job reclassification Cars – For years Bev carped and what pay they are going about county cars. While she from, then to, then add in an and I had different ideas on inquiry about the qualifications cars, one thing we adamantly used to determine those changes agreed on was…. If we own’m, and raises….well, you know roll’m! Since changes in the how that is going to end up….. Vehicle Maintenance Department Tap, Tap, Tap…that is the sound happened about five years ago of your foot hitting the floor, new cars are being delivered waiting. And we are, waiting.…. while last year’s models are It does not appear that Fort still sitting on the lot waiting Bend County can’t afford raises to be outfitted by the vehicle since they are spreading them maintenance installation guy. around in management like Trying to figure out who is warm butter on fresh bread; responsible for that SNAFU is our question is…what about harder than trying to get records.

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For years, the head Outfitter has shopped on Ebay, grown a garden, composed music on his personal computer while sitting in his work bay and BBQed for the masses all on work time. In fact, Thursdays are known as Mark Grant Thursday over at Vehicle Maintenance because Big Boss Mark Grant (Head of Road and Bridge) drops by to lunch at the Outfitters BBQ pit each week on Thursday. Which means, Mr Grant has to drive by the lines of 2013’s still waiting to be outfitted while the 2014’s are being ordered. Don’t believe it. Swing by the Maintenance Barn over on Legion Drive behind the jail in Richmond and see the pit and the mass of new vehicles, for yourself. Mark Grant, a department head, NOT an elected official, is tighter than skin on a sausage with Commissioner Patterson. You remember him, the Schoolmarm who wants to be in charge of all cars and contracts across the county. Well, the bulk of the vehicles that arrived in April of 2013 have yet to hit the streets and are still sitting on the not ready lot, ready to be outfitted that is. Sixteen of the Tahoes are assigned to the Sheriff, another handful belong to Constables. Rest assured, there are enough excuses to go around, but the bottom line is….get them doggies roll’n! Commissioner Patterson, you want to control things, then get to controlling and get those cars on the road. Mark Grant, hello? No more BBQ, and no more law enforcement officers outfitting cars because your guys can’t get it done. We want the cops on the street cop’n and the outfitter, outfit’n. This is a simple management issue, and you guys just keep throwing money at it by hiring more cronys expecting to get different results. With the new Fleet Management department, there are at least three more salaries with the same end result. Heck, we can’t even vote them out - they are protected by cronyism. Yes, shake your head, more mismanagement! Road Warriors - Now, for the information we requested and were able to get within 4 working days, Commissioner’s

travel reports from January through July 2013. Good thing their pay is not based on following rules. … The documents from which this information was derived are available for viewing at www. fortbendstar.com so feel free to take a gander. Understand that over the years Commissioners have returned their county cars and taken a car allowance, then did away with the car allowance, rolling that stipend into their pay and now they claim mileage at .565 cents per mile. So, following you will find the month, mileage, and amount each Commissioner has been paid. Pct 1 Commissioner Richard Morrison reported a total of 1,399.59 miles for a total of $820.15 for April through August of 2013. No records were submitted for January through March. Most of his mileage was traveling to and from the Needville area. According to these records, in a 40 hour work week Commissioner Morrison will travel about 35 miles per day for the taxpayer. Pct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage reported a total of 3,126 miles for a payment of $1,816.94 for travel February through August. No records were submitted for January 2013. Most of his travel was

back and forth to Richmond and to visit with Commissioner Meyers over in Katy. According to these records, in a 40 hour work week Commissioner Prestage will travel about 78 miles per day for the taxpayer. Pct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers reported a total of 5,755 miles for a payment of $3,250.73 from January through July 2013. Most of his travel is reported to be checking roadways and tollways. He had a lot of lunchtime travel. According to these records in a 40 hour work week Commissioner Meyers will travel about 144 miles per day for the taxpayer. Pct 4 Commissioner James Patterson reported traveling 1,976 miles for a payment of $1116.83 No records were submitted for January, June or July. Most of his travel is to Richmond for Commissioner’s Court. According to these records, in a 40 hour work week Commissioner Patterson will travel about 50 miles per day for the taxpayer. To see documents go to www.fortbendstar.com Until the tap dance is over….. Send questions or inquiries to LeaAnne Klentzman lklentzman@gmail.com Fort Bend Star 4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300 Stafford Texas 77477

FBISD Academic Advisory Council call for new members Fort Bend ISD is seeking business and community members, as well as parents of students enrolled in FBISD schools, to volunteer on its Academic Advisory Council (AAC) for the 2013-2014 school year. The Council works with the Board of Trustees or its designee in establishing and reviewing the District’s educational goals, objectives and major districtwide classroom instructional programs. The Council serves exclusively in an advisory role except for approval of districtwide staff development. The Council consists of campus teachers, support personnel, and administrators, as well as parents, community and business members.

FBISD is currently seeking the following representatives to serve on the Council: • One business member • One community member • One middle school parent • One elementary school parent The AAC meets up to five (5) times a year on Wednesday afternoons at 4:15 p.m. in the FBISD Board Room located in the FBISD Administration Building at 16431 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land. Selections for the Council will be made from a random drawing from all names submitted. If you would like to volunteer on the Council, please contact Isabel Mendez at 281-634-1812 or isabel.mendez@fortbendisd. com by September 30, 2013.

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The Conservative Voice By Barbara J. Carlson Educating the Low-Information Voter – Syria and The Useless Town Halls Kerry’s illogic continues on Syria, “This is not the time for armchair isolationism” and going into Syria will “be an unbelievably small, limited kind of effort” while NY’s (Dem) Representative Israel said Syria is “a pathological regime… and we need to stop those rebel elements from acquiring those chemical weapons,” while Obama said, "I didn’t set a red line. The world set a red line” on Syria. Are we feeling all fuzzy and warm with a President that can’t remember what he’s said, a Secretary of State

that calls 68% of the American people isolationists—who understand why we should not go into Syria—and a member of Congress who justifies attacking Syria because they’re pathological and we need to stop them from “acquiring” WMDs? That’s another head scratcher, taking us back to 2010 when Washington Post’s Liberal Left writer, Ezra Klein, was confused over the Constitution because “it was written 100 years ago.” It’s concerning, at the very least, how some of these people graduated from the

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Ivy League schools they’ve attended and are in charge of “leading” our country. Did the Left already forget when Clinton allowed 20th Century’s most organized genocide of 800,000 Rwandans—20% of the country’s population—in 1994? Our Constitution is precise about our country entering into war: (1) We must have been attacked; (2) about to be attacked; (3) asked to come to the aid of our allies; or, (4) if the UN asks us to enforce a rule/law that another country has agreed to. War is ugly, catastrophic and a serious decision. There is no such thing as an attack being “unbelievably small and limited.” Syria has been an excellent diversion for Congress during the wasted town halls. The fluff of impeaching Holder was purely fluff. It is only now that the Ammo Act may surface— after billions of rounds have already been bought up—still

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with no justification as to why. Immigration reform (amnesty) was touted that we need an E-verify law. E-verify is already in place but is not being enforced. Have no fear, Congress promises to stand with us and refuse their unconstitutional exemption. Did we hear about the outof-control spending and what will happen, that the House will defund Obamacare and freeze all further vacations for the First Family and frivolous White House/Hollywood parties, that Congress will finally pass term limits and remove their lifetime retirement benefits, what actions will be taken on the debt ceiling, how the budget must be reduced, that the House will begin impeachment proceedings of this most corrupt President, that Boehner will be removed as Speaker or even a single word on Benghazi? Dead silence...as expected. For comments, contact Barbara J. Carlson at Barbara@ FortBendBusinessJournal.com.

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The Conservative Voice column angers some and a pat on the back from others I couldn't agree more with the recent letter ("Star's" 9-1113 paper) questioning why your paper is giving space to The Conservative Voice. It's not that I don't want to browse conservative thought, but it ought to at least make some sense. Week after week the column appears to be a random selection of disparate sentences pulled from anyconservativewebsite.com. They have little relationship to each other and are pieced together like a kidnapper would paste together words cut from a magazine to make a ransom note. Some sentences are in bold, but I can't ever determine why. It's a stream of consciousness style of writing that only James Joyce fans could appreciate, or even understand. Example (from a couple of weeks ago) - "at morph speed". Did the columnist maybe mean, "warp speed"? It honestly wears me out just trying to make heads or tails of it. I have learned to expect a few things in every column though - Obama bad Reagan

good, Benghazi/impeachment, constitution, conservative principles, blah, blah, blah. How about picking one topic, drill down into it, share some insightful observations, provide some solutions, and please,

Dear Editor, I would like to express my feeling regarding Barbara Carlson's column. I enjoy reading her column every week. Of course some people may have an opposite view. That's okay because we don't expect everyone would agree on every issue or one's opinion with everyone else.

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Regarding John I Prestwood's letter to the editor in which he is asking "Fort Bend Star" to stop publishing Barbara J Carlson's columns. We live in a free country

opinions known. I miss Juanita Jean, Bev's Burner and our watch dog on the school district - Mr Matthews (he would have had a field day with our previous superintendent). I hope the paper can continue to be a source of honest local opinions, whether I agree with them or not. "Miss N"

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and Mr. Prestwood can: a). Not read Mrs. Carlson's column b). Stop picking up the paper This is a typical deplorable behavior of left when they try to shut the voice of conservatives in this country. I for one like Mrs Carlson's column and would like to see it printed every week.

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Reader responds to Presswood's letter to editor Sir, nobody said you had to read EVERY word in the paper. On more then a few occasions, I thought Bev's Burner was off in left field and I just chose not read it that week. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water, I've enjoyed reading "The Star". I've especially enjoyed the different "local writers" that have chosen to make their

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Fort Bend Home Showcase D SOL COMMONWEALTH TELFAIR – Absolutely Stunning PARK 4/3.1/3 – WowTandem a rareHome find. in Desired Telfair! Soaringgarage Ceilings,apartment Spiraling w/it Staircase Sellers added >$60,000 own w/Wrought& Iron Windows, AC/Heater waterAccent, heater.Lg. TheArched 5th bedrm & extraDouble room Crown Molding, 2’’ Blinds & 18’’ Tile Flooring. Gourmet dimentions are for the gar. apart.(the bedrm & living rm). w/Granite Tiledrange, Back sink Splash, ItStyle has aKitchen open concept kit. counters w/2 burner& elec. w/ Center &Island, window under Dark cabinetCherry refrig.,Wood counterCabinets, & cabinetWalk-In space. Pantry, Pantry & SS Could Appliance Full bathButler’s & 2 walkin closets. also Package. be a greatMaster home Bedrm. w/3-sided &gas Logroom. Fireplace & Sitting Area. office or gameroom media The main house has a Lg. Upstairs island Gamerm. Back Yard Overlooks counters,h Greenbelt Lg.upgraded kit.new(4/11)appl.,granite & Water, Fabulous for bar, Entertaining! call ardwoods,2’’blinds,wet gateddrive $475,000 $349,900 call Virginia Mack Mack 281-207-5200 281-207-5200(VM3819SM) (VM1902CA) Virginia

TELFAIR – Exquisitely Designed w/Over SIENNA PLANTATION – Come see this brick Darling COMMONWEALTH PARK1.5– Story Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand $70K in Upgrades! Architectural Flair Thru-out with 4/3.1/2 Home in the Highly Desired Sienna Plantation columnArtentry. onHardwoods 1st floor.in Soaring storyLot.foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ Columns, Niches,9’ceilings High Ceilings, on a Large2Corner Has over $32,000 in Upgrades! Formals, 20’’ tile, Plantation Shutters,wood Stained Glass & Hardwood floors, 2’’kit. blindsw/new(6/11)granite throughout, spacious island porcelain tile. Bamboo floors. Lg. island Much More! Kitchen w/Granite Counter Tops & Center kitchen w/Gas Range & Open Kitchen Concept. Lg. countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a Island. Open Concept Floor Plan. Large Master Suite Game Room up. Beautiful Plantation style porch in front view sitting of the backyd. master w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. w/cozy areawooded accented by a wall of Hg. windows. & back.bath Loft can be computer nook. 2 Master Suites (1 Spacious Bath w/2 No Walk-in Closets, neighbors. both w/ upstairsSlate & 1 down). AlarmNew & sprinkler Fabulous upstairsMaster gamerm. backyd patio. roofsystem. (3/2011). custom built-ins! Beautiful Sun Room off Formal Living Area Amenities....Resort Style Community Pools, Private Fresh int.paint recent Ext. AC units&‘03. Water Heater ‘11. CulRm. Lg. Upstairs Media&Rm. A Must carpet. See! $590,000 Golf Course Much More. A Must See! $220,000 call call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 Virginia281-207-5200 Mack 281-207-5200 (VM6030SB) de-sac street. $339,900 call(VM1902TL) Virginia Mack (VM3739SB)

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GREATWOOD –FOREST Grand Stately SWEETWATER Gorgeous 1– Story Sweetwater Executive Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back Golf CoursePerry Home!onExquisitely designed, very well built. neighbors!builder, Extra built designer touches & Harrington (& lived in) this include home forfluted himself. crown moldings,in tons of built-ins, lg.Kitchen 18’’ tilefeatures floors Over $200,000 updates/upgrades! & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/ Granite countertops, SS appliances & walk-in pantry. granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up Beautiful Hardwood floors all formals && kitchen. Also cooktop on lg. island. SSindishwasher microwave. features Plantation Double Crown Molding, Open concept w/wallShutters, of windows overlooking 2 decks Study w/Built-Ins & much more! Oversized back yard recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan patio w/covered deck overlooking a breath-taking golf by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & $489,000 alarm $365,000 call course view of ‘’rolling hills’’! call Virginia Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 Mack 281-207-5200 (VM52GL) (VM7934AT)

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COMMONWEALTH COMMONWEALTH PARK PARK– Magnificant – Stunning Grand updated 5/6&Bedroom upgraded Perry Newmark Home. Has Hm3inliving the desirable and a studyCommonwealth. down. 6th bedrmHighly could Rated be 2ndSchools, study up Low or media taxesroom. & wooded Fabulousparks, curb playgrounds, appeal with huge pools, backyd/patio splash pad&&room tennis forcourts. a pool This & play gorgeous area. Backs hometohas Greenbelt. lots of Hardwood Lg. island Kitchen flring downstairs w/Granite &countertops up. Carpet in & only breakfast 2 bedrooms bar. Formals up-new(7/13). w/hardwoods. New 2’’ Wallblinds(7/13). of Built-insGourmet in both Kit. studies w/granite, & family ss.appl. rm. Panaramic 2-headed shower View ofw/frameless landscaped glass backyard dr. New from master, spa heater(7/13). family & breakfast Recent paint. room. 2’’ Lg.wood covered blinds Patio thru-out. w/ceiling Updated fan. Sculpted A/C,Furnace,Water pool/spa-resurfaced(12). Heaters & Roof. Water Lushly softner landscaped $399,900w/sprkler call Virginia sys.Mack $409,900 281call 207-5200 Virginia (VM54SB) Mack 281-207-5200 (VM22BF)

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WATERSIDE ESTATES – Come see this fabulous 1 LAKE OF Newmark AUSTIN PARK – ‘’Resort COLONYhome – Wonderfully updated LAKES & upgrade Home in highly GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase from beginning story home in a the very highly sought after Waterside Style Living’’-enjoy this Tropical in your sought after First Colony w/Clements High. This fabulous home Oasis has Pecan to end!TheGrand 2 storyhasentry w/curved Estates. neighborhood an elem. school staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. own back yard! Deep wooded lot. Sparkling located French in the subdivision & offers tonsLg of amenities both formals & main living area. Plt. Shutters. Granite Dble doors to study. living rmhardwood w/soaringflooring ceilings,inbuilt-in entertain. Lagoona style (heated) pool with large - waterviews accented by fountains, area pool, tennis Counter tops &microwave island kit. &w/refurbished Bosh Plenty dishwasher & GE ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. tons of spa cabinets, & tanning ledge! of yard left for courts & parks. The lovely home offers many featuresarea etc. Extended profile double oven-one is even a convec. oven.children’s Hickoryplay hardwood flrs in cabinets & counter space. Brkfast Beautifully accented raised ceilings, Hardwood flrs,rm 2’’ overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush entertaining, pressed concrete patio. Outdoor covered Lanai blinds, 18’’ tile flooring, appls. w/gas range, walk-in Master w/large arched overlooking cool,refreshing sculpted pool w/ landscaping. HgGEexec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath window w/hg walk-in with ceiling fans & recess lighting! $274,900 pantry island kit. w/lots of counter & 42’’ cabinet space, ledge, flagstone edge & cool decking. Seamless shower door. Roofcloset w/fabulous Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, arched windows & in housebuilt-ins! utility rm. $149,900 call tanning call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 VirginiaSee! Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4427GC) 2013. $265,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM2827WL) Must $355,000(VM1539ML) call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)

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COMMONWEALTH OXFORD / COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Fantastic – Breathtaking 2 Story entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals with Updates Throughout! Gleaming Hardwoods in w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & family & formals. Cul-de-Sac lot, No back Neighbors!. Fr. Doors. Kitchen Family rm. of windows Updated withw/wall Granite Counter overlooking tops, large pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets center island (great work space), cabinets galore w/15’’ deep shelves & granite Built-in sitting hutch & much more! Grand Mastercounters. Bedrm w/large w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. area. Updated Master Bath, shower w/seamless glass 18’’tile floors on double the diagonal. Updated light& fixtures. with tiled walls, sink granite vanity lighting. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media Lattice covered deck with benches. 3 car garage with rm/study/6th bedroomsheetrocked w/wall of &built-ins. 3 car one stall converted, A/C’d, perfect insulated gar. w/A/C. $574,900 work shop/hobby room! $314,900call call Virginia Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM) Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3702BC)

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COMMONWEALTH Exquisite THE HIGHLANDS SEC& 1upgrades! – Pride BRIGHTWATERESTATES – Lovely 2– story home w/tons of recent updates Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature of ownership shows through-out. Many 1/2 aTrees. blk from greenbelt & waterway. Some upgrades include: 5/13 Lt Pecan Grand beautiful elevation with usable balcony. updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Custom cabinets Fresh exhibit anInt. intriguing Neutralkit.Carpet, Paint,showcase Resurfaced Kitchen Cabinets & Front Door, SS design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has Appliances, CeramicinSmooth Top down Range, 2’’ Faux &Blinds,Gate & partial granite countertops updated appliances. 5’’ distressed hardwoods foyer & dining rm. Hg.draft gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm Replaced all sliding glass doors with French fence. 2012 Bull-nose edge Granite Countertops, Under-mount sink, 20’’ tile floors overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back tub & backyd. paned windows Plantation in Kit. & Bkft,Doubled Traventine in entry,& hall & 1/2 bath. Hardwood flrs in Dining rm. Study/ Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, yard patio with lush garden. Great location Flex Rm. HVAC, Roof & Hardi! call $149,900 Virginia Mack 281& area schools. call Virginia sprinkler sys Recent & room for a pool! $390,000 call$249,900 Virginia Mack(VM4107HP) 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM) Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS) 207-5200

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Lovely Perry one story home. Open floor plan. Huge island kitchen, gameroom, study, formal dining. The house of your dreams. $259,900.

4 to 5 Bedroom/4.5 Bath. Gorgeous English Tudor on the bluff with golf view & water view! Great for entertaining, granite, Martha Stewart kitchen, many extras! $899,900.

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BRIDLEWOOD ESTATES - Enjoy Country living. Gorgeous Custom home on 1 Acre w/beautiful details. Living/Dining rooms, Gourmet Kitchen. 2/3.5. Easy Access to Hwy99 / Hwy59. $525,400. Call Linda Guerrero (281)414-8400 (5903ES)

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RIVERSTONE - A spectacular stucco & stone Westport designed home offers private study; island kitchen w/granite & SS appliances; 1st flr owner’s retreat+ 2nd bedrm down; game rm; theater rm; pool/spa; summer kitchen; much more! Zoned to excellent schools. 5 bedrms/5.1 ba/3A $1,225,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4CA)

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SWEETWATER - Situated on 16th Fairway of Golf Course, Fuqua Designed Home Features Custom Wood Mantal from 1800’s Oregon Railway in Family Rm; Private Study; Double Crown Molding; Wood & Travertine; Granite; 2 Bedrms Down; All Bedrms w/ Private Baths; Lady’s Retreat; Game Rm; Expansion Storage; Pool/Spa. $1,700,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (38CH)

FIRST COLONY - Custom designed 2-story home situated on corner lot offers cast iron front dr; marble & tile flrs; brkfst area, music rm, & family rm w/3-way f/p; island kit w/granite & SS appls; master bath w/heated flrs; private study with f/p; game rm+media; covered patio; pool; man’s summer kit cove. Zoned to Clements! $729,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3135HI)

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FIRST COLONY - Classic Newmark designed home offers both formals + family rm, upgraded neutral carpet, huge game rm, his & her closets in master bath, oversized backyard, and zoned to excellent schools! 5/3.1/2D. $425,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3203SM)

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Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, plus study, 1 story Perry home in Lakes of Savannah. Big den with fireplace attached to kitchen with breakfast bar & din-in area plus separate dining room. Lots of tile, Corian counters, huge master & closet, bath with jetted tub & separate shower. High ceilings & fans. Close to the pool, pocket parks, but quiet suburban setting! $153,500, over 2100 sf per builder.(5812WK)

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Condo in the medical center. 2/1. Ready for renovation, all has been removed for you to make it your own. Upstairs corner unit walking distance to the dental school. $39,000 (8055CA)

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Custom Perry over 5300 sf. Hardwoods, tile with granite inlay, gourmet custom island kitchen, lighting, master wing with retreat & exercise room, 3 car gated auto court, media room, gameroom, 2-story entry & family room, covered patio, new freeway access, oversized lot, ready to sell, home warranty. $485,000. Also for lease at $4300 with maid service, lawn service included (9106ST)

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BARRINGTON PLACE • Gorgeous one story home on a quiet cul-de-sac totally updated with 4 bed 2 bath with new carpet/gas range/ fresh paint and new AC unit added 2012. A must see large and open floor plan. Covered patio. Walking distance to Eldridge park. $204,900 (2407CO)

COMMONWEALTH • Amazing home in the commonwealth subdivision featuring 4 bedrooms. Master bedroom leads to the study. Gameroom leads to a Gorgeous pool with slide. Zoned to all exemplary schools. A must see!. $469,900 (4315KE)

WM LUSK • Country property with no restrictions, atv, horses ok. Country living, four bedroom home is on 1.66 Acres and is ready to move in condition. Oversized kitchen spacious living area, excellent for entertaining, master with three bedrooms. Quiet neighborhood, with quick access to the freeway. A must see! $219,900 (814TO)

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14203 WILLOW MOUNTAIN LN. Brunswick Meadows 3/2/2, mins. from the Medical Center, spacious den, kitchen w/breakfast bar & large pantry. Mike Martin $133,000

2810 CARNOUSTIE DR. Quail Valley 3/2.5/2, recently remodeled home in golf course comm., granite counters, recent flooring & paint. Mike Martin $169,000

REDUCED 3210 OAKLAND DR. First Colony 5/3.5/3: Custom home w/hardwoods. Kit. boasts granite counters & tumbled stone back splash. Deborah Breuleux $595,000

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13804 COVE LANDING LN. Lakes of Savannah 4/2/2, waterfront, Plantation Shutters, granite and stainless appliances, lush landscaping. Debbie Ashley $199,900

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11703 BRIGHTON LN. Meadows 3/2/2” Spacious 1 story located on large corner lot. Recent int. & ext. paint & foundation repair Sharon Kaye $138,500

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SUNRISE MEADOW - Adorable starter home less than 2 miles from Brazos Town Center! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. Gleaming black Corian counters in the island kitchen. Open floor plan. Spacious back yard. Fresh paint, & carpet. AND FOR ONLY $97,000!! MLS # 11775448. (4002HC)

WATERBROOK WEST - Near Sienna – 1.25 Acre lot. Cleared lot backing up to wooded area. Corner lot in acreage subdivision. Already fenced on 2 sides and has culvert and drive installed. $110,000. MLS # 93906446 (0RA)

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Spectacular Trendmaker 1 story,3 car garage,circular drive, HUGE corner lot! Fabulous plan includes impressive entry, 3 full baths,beautiful formal dining,5th bedroom or study,large master suite,plantation shutters and wonderful island kitchen! Open plan,great for entertaining! Slate floors! Unbelievable yard! 24 x 30 extended patio,lush landscaping includes ponds and beautiful trees! Plenty of room for that pool! Exclusive section surrounded by larger homes! Walk to golf course! Hard to find one like this!. $394,900 (9514TA)

What a BEAUTY,and so well maintained! Updated,and located at the end of a private cul-de-sac! Beautiful hardwood floors downstairs! Kitchen with replaced appliances and tile opens to family room with corner fireplace! Fresh interior paint,as well as replaced carpet upstairs! Remodelled master bath with large bedrooms! Hardware throughout replaced as well! Large utility room, walk-in closets,impressive landscaping,and large oak tree in front. What more could you want? $182,500 (827BU)

Great Perry built home on cul-de-sac.5 bedroom,plus gameroom and study! 3 car garage! Fresh interior paint,granite in large island kitchen with many replaced fixtures and gas cooktop! Wood in living and dining! Large master suite down, with beautiful tile in bath-whirlpool and separate shower! HUGE closet! Fabulous gameroom up,room for pool table and much more! Four large bedrooms with two full baths up! Large study. Golf course community within walking distance to school, park, and GREAT pools! $369,900 (1627FR)

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What a cutie! Updated and ready to go! Granite countertops including baths! Lam. Wood flooring and tile throughout. Spacious living area with high ceilings! Large eat in kitchen. Bedrooms are very spacious as well,with remodelled baths!. Nice fireplace in living area,wood blinds throughout. Covered patio and large backyard! Fence partially replaced. A/C has been replaced as well. Walk to pool and elementary school! Fabulous,sought after First Colony with all the choice schools! This one is ready to go! $149,900 (3411SH)

Impressive one story on large corner lot of culdesac street! 4 bedroom, with 2 full baths and 2 half baths! 3 car garage,plus room for workshop! Unbelievable storage,includes cedar closet! Vaulted ceiling in large den with wood floors and beautiful fireplace! New ceramic tile,as well as carpet and interior paint! Great covered patio across rear of home,plus large,beautiful backyard! Roof and A/C previously replaced! Walk to golf at new City Center! SPACIOUS ONE STORY IN QUAIL VALLEY EL DORADO SECTION! $194,900 (2903SK)

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital introduces new online scheduling system Keep forgetting to call about scheduling your outpatient imaging exam such as a mammogram, MRI, CT, ultrasound, etc.? Thanks to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s new online scheduling system, making an appointment just became a whole lot easier. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has unveiled its new user-friendly online scheduling tool for patients. The new system makes it possible for patients to view available appointments, select one that fits their schedule and confirm their appointment

with just a few clicks. “There are many people who have limited access to a telephone during the day for personal calls, or they continually forget to call because of hectic lifestyles,” said Chris Siebenaler, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Chief Executive Officer. “Our new online system gives everyone the freedom to go online at any time of the day or night – including weekends and holidays – and make their appointment quickly and easily.” The system is accessible from the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital website.

Patients can go online at houstonmethodist.org/sugarland and click the “Appointments & Online Scheduling” button on the right side to access appointment times. The new system provides pertinent information about the appointment and offers reminder emails regarding the appointment. “Making it more convenient for our patients to schedule

diagnostic tests such as mammograms, MRI, CT, ultrasound, etc. is just one of the many ways that we are using technology to make scheduling appointments easy,” said Siebenaler. For more information or to schedule, visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland and click the “Appointments & Online Scheduling” button on the right side of the screen.

PRICE REDUCED 2806 GRAND MESA PASS, MISSOURI CITY SPECTACULAR WATER’S LAkE HOME

4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with soaring ceilings and professionally landscaped yard. Open concept kitchen and media room, which could double as the 5th bedroom.

Non-emergency city offices will be closed Missouri City hosting 2nd Annual “Team Clean” Day set for Sept. 20 City offices will reopen for regular business hours at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. Throughout the workday, staff will monitor phone calls and emails and address urgent matters immediately. Residents who have questions about City services and programs should call 281.403.8500 and leave a message. Residents and businesses with questions about permits and inspections should call 281.403.8600 and leave a message. City staff will promptly return all calls on Monday. For emergencies, please call 281.403.8700. Overall, the project will “enable Team members to review, organize and archive electronic and paper documents, clear out non-essential files and clutter, and to recycle paper,

office equipment and other accessories,” said Records Management Coordinator Vickie Berglund, who is spearheading the initiative. Berglund has coordinated the participation of all City departments and is looking forward to building on last year’s success. “In 2012, employees shredded 20,140 pounds of material and recycled 25,270 pounds of bagged items,” she said. “In addition, the Information Technology department recycled an entire storage room of obsolete software and hardware dating to the late 1980s. We will maintain the momentum in 2013.” To see the success stories of the second annual “Team Clean” day, like us on Facebook—www. facebook.com/MissouriCityTX,

Since 1952, Texas Farm Bureau has been protecting members’ moments – the big, the small and the everyday. Karl Drefke with Texas Farm Bureau says they are “proud to support the Parks Youth Ranch mission of providing an emergency shelter, counseling and life-changing services to at-risk and homeless youth in Fort Bend County.” The Fred and Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch (PYR) opened its doors in March 2011 to address a gap in services for homeless youth. PYR is a 20-bed emergency shelter located in Fort Bend County that is able to accommodate 10 boys and 10

girls, ages 7 to 17, referred by Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and by the local community. Cowboy Up 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 12, at The George Ranch Historical Park Arena, with all proceeds from the event going towards meeting these needs and providing “Home for Today, Hope for Tomorrow!” Local support includes Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey and his wife, Theo, as Honorary Co-Chairs and Fort Bend County Commissioner James Patterson as the Event Auctioneer. The unforgettable event will feature live music by Kim & Bill Nash from

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Nash3, BBQ with all the fixins’, dancing, cash bar, live auction and much more. Here’s your chance to put on your boots and hat, and party with a purpose. A variety of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, from $250 to $10,000, are available. General admission tickets are also available for $75 each. For more information on sponsorship or general admission tickets, please visit the PYR website at www.parksyouthranch.org or contact Parks Youth Ranch Executive Director & Cowboy Up Co-Chair, Shannon Bloesch (smbloesch@ parksyouthranch.org) or Cowboy Up Co-Chair, Kavita Self (kavitaself@gmail.com).

Fort Bend Libraries to close in observance of Fair Day

All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, September 27, in observance of Fort Bend County Fair Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, September 28. George Memorial Library will remain closed until Monday, September 30, for renovations. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend. lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

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veterinary services. A new library, the Margaret Havens Library At this year's 6th annual State and Media Center, has extended of the School luncheon held hours to benefit the residents last Friday at the Sugar Land of Stafford. The primary and Marriott, Lamar-Consolidated, elementary schools offer a dual Fort Bend ISD, and SMSD, language program of Vietnamese spoke about the issues, and Chinese. SMSD has an accomplishments, and future that average of 22/1 student-teacher face each of their districts. And ratio and have met the highest although Stafford MSD presented possible standards set by the last, they certainly weren't least. Texas Education Agency. DoorSuperintendent Dr. Lance Hindt to-door bus service is provided spoke with pride and contagious to all students with extended enthusiasm about the District's hours to encourage involvement progress. in afterschool programs. And With the near completion of the last year's seniors received 49.9 million dollar bond there was collectively 2.6 million in college a lot to brag about. The new high scholarships. school and college and career Stafford MSD is the only center will change lives and municipality run district in the give direction to many students. State of Texas. There are perks Currently there are 12 programs with a partnership with the city. that provide certification to the Did you know that the City of graduating student. Programs Stafford sponsors swimming like engineering, health and lessons to all 4th graders and medicine, culinary arts, and SAT prep courses to juniors? By Karen Daniels

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a white or gray colored car. Haenel described the suspect as possibly a young Hispanic male, approximately 14 years old. He is about 5'6", and has a thin build. At the time, the suspect was wearing a black ski mask and black zip-up hoodie. He also had on black pants and white shoes. The victim fled the scene and returned home to get his mother who contacted the sheriff’s office. Information which leads to

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Additionally, the City of Stafford has the 4th lowest tax rates in the Houston area and there are no city property taxes. There are some hard facts that face SMSD, and Dr. Hindt did not sugar coat these realities. Almost 70% of the students

at SMSD are economically challenged and the District has been labeled "At Risk" by the federal government. To which Dr. Hindt elaborated by saying that their "Students are 'at risk' for being great, phenomenal, and exceptional."

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waiting for the bus stop. As he and two other students waited, a young Hispanic male came running right at the 11 year old. “The suspect struck the student in the chest, causing him to fall to the ground. He then struck the victim about five times while on the ground,” said Haenel. While the suspect had the 11 year old on the ground, he pulled off his left shoe then bolted northbound on Marisol Drive and got into

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"the goal lines were always being moved" resulting in a lackluster launch that never gave the program solid footing. "Most of the schools show a real underutilization of the iPads in the course of a typical day," said Lon Heuer with Gibson Consulting Group. In addition, the report suggested that the district should have hired an iAchieve manager with skills in project management and instructional technology to take charge of the large-scale project. The report mentioned 12 special project coordinators who were hired to help teachers navigate iAchieve, did not have the right skill set to do properly do the job. "The former CIO (Robert Calvert) served as the project manager but being a CIO is a full time job," said Heuer "(iAchieve) was hindered by the fact that it didn't have a dedicated project

manager with skills in project management and a background in instructional technology." Gibson's report also detailed a series of poor contract management practices involving Curriculum Ventures, a company hired by the district to oversee the instructional technology. Whether Curriculum Ventures had any prior experience implementing a large scale project such as iAchieve is murky, the report says. Furthermore, the district lacked documentation showing the progress and status of iAchieve and there was little or no accountability as the program progressed. "It appeared the company was doing work but Fort Bend ISD had no idea what was being done and how the project was moving forward," Heuer said. Trustees called the report "distressing" and "disappointing". "When we drill a $16 million

dollar dry hole as we did with this, these post mortems are used to learn. I'd like to consider this a teachable moment." said Trustee Dave Rosenthal. "We're sitting here with egg on our face because we haven't had any information for a year and a half," said Trustee Bruce Albright. "It is not that we haven't asked for it--we haven't gotten it." Dupre vowed to investigate the data presented in the report and to find a way for the district to salvage the iAchieve equipment and curriculum. "We will follow up on those questions as appropriate including engaging legal council when needed to determine whether any unethical or illegal activity may have taken place," Dupre said. "We will re-deploy those resources in a manner that allows them to be used in a district classroom to support academic achievement."

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The approved motion set in place two public hearings this month on the proposal to increase the tax rate for 2013. They will be held before the new fiscal year’s operations begin in October, which goes hand in hand with an annually adopted tax rate. But it wasn’t the tax rate language that was left out. Judge Hebert said the public hearings were property posted and held on the tax rate, “so

we’ve been through this process completely to the point of setting a tax rate, however, there is a notice of additional tax revenue that needs to be posted following the last public hearing.” Reportedly, inadvertently left out was $167,000 of taxpayer’s money to go towards paying for two positions. At last week’s commissioners court meeting, it was stated that the county budget was filed September 3 for a total of $271,328,104, including the two approved positions.

The hearings on the tax rate itself, apparently did not have to be held de novo, but rather hearings relating to the additional tax revenue, a part of the budget, which in its entirely has already been approved. But since the language was left out of the newspaper publication, according to a county source, the county decided on the redo. “It just adds a few days to the process but I don’t think it will have any impact on our fiscal year’s revenues at all,” said Judge Hebert.

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the count because while the athletes lived in Stafford, they were not zoned to Stafford MSD. According to Jean-Baptiste, this will add $1,410 per home game. When it came time to take the vote, Auturo Jackson made the motion to waive the fee for the Stafford Cobras. The motion failed; 4 to 3. The board members who voted it down said they want to help Stafford MSD live within their means and spending money on kids that do not live in the District is not economically sound. Of those who were in favor, (Jackson, Zak, Butler) they felt the Board had missed a "wonderful opportunity" for the children of the community. Mr. Butler said it was "sad that the board has decided to agree with this fee." Mr. Jackson asked, "What message are we sending to our local and global community?" Board President Ed Castillo answered that "we are protecting the 49.9 million dollar bond." Founded in the 1980's for

the purposes of providing wholesome recreational activity for the Stafford community, the football and cheer program is for 6-12 year olds, and teaches team work, good-sportsmanship, while building confidence. Since

2000, the Stafford Cobras has been the only organization to have won at least one super bowl ever year. The Cobras, a 501(3) c organization, sure could use a hero to keep their group going strong.

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residence. Agents located a total of 481 marijuana plants along with indoor growing lights, scales, water pumps, fans, electrical ballasts, and assorted equipment used for manufacturing, packaging, and selling of marijuana,” said Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Heanel. At the time of the warrant execution, Hoi Van Tran, 53, and Ngoc Hong Mccubbins, 57, both of Port Arthur, Texas, were arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail. Both face charges of first degree felony

Possession of Marijuana (greater than 50 pounds, less than 2,000 pounds). Haenel said the marijuana seized would have had a street value of approximately $864,000. At press time Tran and Mccubbins were still in the Fort Bend County Jail each with a $15,000 bond.

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Shown L to R are: Child Advocates of Fort Bend Events Specialist Lisa Moore, Executive Director Ruthanne Mefford and Jim McClellan of Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend gathering forces for CASA Christmas Home Tour While the temperature is hovering near 100 degrees the Fred & Mabel R. Parks Foundation, Child Advocates of Fort Bend staff, committee members, decorators and homeowners are gearing up for the 22nd annual CASA Christmas Home Tour. “Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation has had a long standing

relationship with this agency and with our Home Tour. We are so excited that they came forward to kick off the sponsor drive again this year,” according to Ruthanne Mefford, Child Advocates of Fort Bend Executive Director. Proceeds from the Christmas Home Tour help Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) advocate for the needs of abused

and neglected children in this community. Through its two programs, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), the agency touches the lives of more than 400 young victims each month. A Fort Bend holiday tradition, the Tour offers guests the opportunity to view beautifully

decorated homes in Fort Bend County, while helping to raise much needed funds to support CAFB’s programs serving abused and neglected children. Sponsors and volunteers are needed to support the Home Tour. If you would like to participate, please contact Lisa Moore at 281-344-5108 or lmoore@cafb.org.

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They were busted after someone noticed leftover copper material in the bed of the truck leaving the plant. Along the way, a cop working an extra job got involved, started asking questions, and Bam! information started flying like the first guy in that grizzly chase! One of the mullets even copped to

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selling the material, then fessed up to where and how much they got! Just so ya’ know, in Dickinson, 800 pounds of liberated copper from the Parish plant will get ya’ $1,100 in cash AND a $5,000 bond in Fort Bend County. Kinda makes it a 2-fer, huh! All three face state jail felony charges. Some days, no matter how fast you run, the grizzly gets his pound of flesh.

The 2013 Fort Bend County Fair is fast approaching and the Senior Citizens’ Day committee is busy preparing for the annual Senior Citizens Day event. This year’s event will be held again in Building “C” at the Fort Bend County Fair on Monday September 23. “This year we will be serving a stew meal donated by Krogers and cooked with love by our amazing Sr. Citizens’ Day Committee. Attendees will also be treated to a vast array of entertainment including bingo and live music” said James Duke, Co-Director in Charge. “Senior Citizens’ Day is designated for seniors, age 55 and up only, to enjoy a special day in their honor.” Long time “Voice of The Senior Citizens’ Day Event,”

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and that it has become a magnet for business, culture, and tourism,” said Rosenberg Mayor Vincent Morales, Jr. The ultimate goal is to transform downtown Rosenberg into a destination place for the arts. The Cultural Arts Designation means that downtown Rosenberg now has the credibility to grow their arts identity even more, said Rachelle Kanak, Historic Downtown Rosenberg Division with the Central Fort Bend Chamber.

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a.m. and go until 6 p.m. Performances and demonstrations will include: sculpture artists; Children’s Museum of Houston; painters; musical theater presentations; furniture artists; sketch artists; symphonic quartet; melodrama; a photography contest; Avant Garde fashion show; wine barrel arts/repurposing; violinists;

“We want people seeing art as an option,” Kanak said. “Being a cultural arts district means access to grant money that allows us to bring in specific performers or to bring in an arts program that can benefit the entire community. We can now do things that would be hard if not impossible to do without the designation.” The push to bring the arts

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polka band; pianists; barbershop quartets; caricature artists; community painting; dance cooperative; meet the artists sessions; pottery; silk screen artists; plein air artists; polka dancers; vocal performances; dance performances; ballet; Texana art program displays; epicurean artists; George Ranch Historical Society;

accordion players; poets; drama performances; comedy performances; one-act plays; time-period costume displays; gallery showings and more. For more information about this event, visit the Website www.artsinrosenberg.com or contact the Central Fort Bend Chamber at 281-3425464 or www.cfbca.org.

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asking about available space, if we have empty buildings that they can move in to,” Kanak said. “As the arts community grows, the business community grows and it is a win-win for everyone.” To celebrate the downtown area being named a cultural arts district, the downtown merchants are holding their first ever “Tour the Arts” festival Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and will offer a variety of art options including vendors, performers, painting and sculptors.

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Bud Smith, will again serve as master of ceremony for this event. “Bud has become an icon at the Fort Bend County Fair. He lends his voice to numerous Fair events” stated Fair Manager, Susan Sillavan. This popular event draws about 1,500 people annually and this year promises to be no exception. Activities begin at 9 AM Monday, September 23rd in Building C. The doors open at 8 AM. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. “Every year we enjoy the company of the senior citizens of the Fort Bend County area” said Jennifer Williams, Co-Director in Charge of the committee. “We as volunteers learn from the seniors we serve. I know many individuals who eagerly anticipate this day each year

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Sally Ann Soutar, 88, passed away peacefully in Sugar Land, Texas on June 30, 2013. Sally was born in San Francisco, California on February 19, 1925 to Edward and Betty Klonower. She was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and married Norman Ewing Soutar in 1946, moved to Houston, Texas in 1946 and ultimately moved to Sugar Land in 1969. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Edward Klonower, a sister Rhoda Klonower Albaral and husband Norman Soutar. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Reitz and husband David of Missouri City, Texas, son Alan Soutar and wife Dana of Missouri City, and son Michael Soutar and wife Mary of Norwalk, Connecticut. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, April Machock and husband Frank of Sugar Land, Amanda Gosline and husband Brian of Sugar Land, Mandy Vogt and husband Justin of Missouri City, Jessica Palermo and husband Marcus of Missouri City, Kyle Barley and Bryn Barley of Albuquerque, New Mexico and 6

great grand-children, Taylor and Ryanne Machock, Chandler and McKenna Vogt, Luke Palermo, and Aiden Gosline, and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Sally shared a love for deep sea fishing and hunting with her husband and sitting on the beach with family and friends. She also had a genuine gift for painting and a love for sewing, ceramics and stained-glass work. Her love for Surfside, Texas prompted her along with her close friends to start the Save our Beach Association in Surfside. She also was the stable partner and companion to Norman as he founded Tool Mart, Inc. in Houston, Texas, Austin Tool in Austin, Texas and Tool Mart in San Antonio, Texas. She was a principle owner till the end of her life. A Memorial Service will be held on September 19, 2013 at 4pm. Service will be held at St. Catherine of Sienna, 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City Texas 77459 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to T.E. Harman Senior Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land Texas 77478.

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ONGOING Oyster Creek Rotary Club meets The Oyster Creek Rotary Club meets every Friday at noon @ The Quail Valley Centre(Golf Club) , 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. All are welcome to come. For Information contact Cindy Fauvelle,713-829-0550 or cindyfauvelle@yahoo.com. Vendors Wanted for 38th Annual Craft Show The Meadows Place Home and Garden Club is accepting booth reservations for the annual craft show. Handcrafted items only. This craft show will be held Saturday, November 2, from 9 to 4 at Sugar Grove Church of Christ 11600 W. Airport. Contact Joe at 281-530-2566 or jd965@sbcglobal.net. The Mom’s Club of Sugar Land North Are you a stay at home mom? We have playgroups, socials, mom’s night out, book clubs, and many more fun things planned! Any age children are welcome, or just come yourself if your children are in school. For more info email momsclub_sln@yahoo.com. Fitness in the Plaza Fridays, from 9-11 a.m. - August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sugar land Town Square. Join us each Friday morning for Fitness in the Plaza featuring FREE Boot Camp,9-10 a.m. followed by Zumba from 10-11 a.m. Fitness in the Plaza Fridays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, 9-11 a.m., Sugar Land Town Center.Come each Friday morning for Fitness in the Plaza featuring FREE Boot Camp with Jon Hood of Fleet Physique and Zumba with a professional instructor! Boot Camp is from 9-10 a.m. followed by Zumba from 10-11 a.m. New Diabetic support group Mondays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, 17500 West Grand Paryway South, hospital conference rooms B & C. Aug. 19, 2013, Nov. 18, 2013, Feb. 17, 2014, May 19, 2014. Events are free RSVP to 713-222-2273. Info? 281-725-5059. Morning Exchange Club of Sugar Land The morning Exchange Club of Sugar Land is an all-volunteer national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community, develop leadership skills, and enjoy new friendships. The Club meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m., Sweetwater Country Club, Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. Web site is ECSL.ORG Beat the heat at Gattitown Beat the heat at Gattitown with indoor Laser Tag, Go Karts and much more. Plus enjoy Gatti’s signature pizza buffet for just $3.99 (plus $1.89 bottomless drinks), Monday – Thursday all summer long.Great for groups & birthdays. Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets The Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or mike@reichekfinancial.com. Support group for caregivers NAMI Fort Bend (an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) would like to invite you to a Support Group for caregivers on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. These meetings are free and open to anyone who is giving care and support to a family member who is suffering from mental illness. These are caregiver ONLY meetings and are held at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, in the Social Concerns Conference Room from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Al-Anon Support Group Does someone have a drinking problem? Weekly, 1 hour meetings every Saturday night, 8 p.m., Lamplighters, 2425 FM 1092, (Murphy Road) in the Baytown Seafood strip center. Last Saturday of month the meetings are held at Denny’s Hwy.6 near Murphy Rd. Call Jill 281-416-9005.

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