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4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477 E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.fortbendstar.com Office: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478 The Fort Bend / Southwest STAR Family Owned and Locally Operated • An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper CONTESTED POLITICAL RACES IN THE FORT BEND REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES ON MAY 29, 2012 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY U.S. Rep. District #22 (2 Candidates) H Barbara J. Carlson H Pete Olson State Rep. District #26 (4 Candidates) H Jacquie Chaumette H Diana Miller State Rep. District #85 (2 Candidates) District Judge 387th (2 Candidates) Sheriff (4 Candidates) H John Minchew H Troy Nehls County Commissioner, Pct. 1 (3 Candidates) Justice of Peace Pct. 1, Place 1 (2 Candidates) Constable, Pct. 1 (2 Candidates) Constable, Pct. 4 (2 Candidates) DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY U.S. Rep. District #22 (2 Candidates) Constable, Pct. 2 (2 Candidates) H Daryl Smith CITY COUNCIL RACES - May 12 Sugar Land City Council (3 Candidates) H Naomi Lam Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Light of Hope Ceremony at Town Square Daisy Troop 29142 displays their blue ribbon quilt squares as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Light of Hope ceremony, which encourages the community to support the fight against child abuse, was held Friday, March 30 in Sugar Land Town Square. The event was sponsored by Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend and the Exchange Club of Sugar Land. Volume XXXIV • No. 33 PECAN, continued on page 8 FAMILY, continued on page 9 LEAGUE, continued on page 9 SHERIFF’S continued on page 13 WORKSHOP, continued on page 8 NATIONWIDE, continued on page 13 By Karen Daniels Stafford Municipal School District has the distinction of being the only district in the State of Texas to not be part of an independent school district. After breaking away from FBISD and HISD in 1977, the City of Stafford began its partnership with the district and must approve the school's annual budget. Last week the City Council and School Board of Trustees met to discuss the fiscal progress; one of six meetings they have on an annual basis. The first item on the agenda was the bus stop on Perez and Dulles Street. Both Boards agreed to work together on the issue, though each were assertive that the problem neither belonged entirely to the City or to the District. Superintendent Lance Hindt described his visit to the residents of Perez Street and verified that 18 students currently ride the bus. He also confirmed the impossibility of maneuvering a bus down the narrow street to pick up the kids. Mayor Leonard Scarcella informed both Boards that, "In thirty-six years, Stafford students have safely been picked up at this spot since the road was a two-way asphalt, and we will continue to do so." Along with the Mayor, Councilmen Wen Guerra proposed a designated pad with enhanced culverts for the kids to safely gather for pick ups and drop offs. Meeting of the Minds... Stafford’s joint budget workshop By Betsy Dolan When Danny and Barbara Clark moved to the River's Edge subdivision in Richmond six months ago they had no idea that their family tree had come full circle. Turns out, part of the subdivision used to be land owned by one of Danny Clark's ancestors, Randall Jones, who was a member of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred and an important figure in Texas history in the mid 1800's. Now the Clark's are hoping a new LCISD elementary school in Long Meadow Farms, which also sits on land once owned by Randall Jones, can be named in his honor. "This entire thing is just very coincidental," said Barbara Clark who has spent several years researching her husband's family. "We aren't from Texas but we have lived here for years and we had no idea that part of my husband's family actually settled here." According to Clark's research, Randall Jones joined the Long expedition from Louisiana to Texas and later helped build a house for Long on San Jacinto Bay. He became an advisor to Stephen F. Austin and is credited with bringing the first large herd of cattle to Richmond. Jones was also instrumental in the push to trademark and register brands and proposed legislation for the prevention of prairie fires. Jones Family hopes to have new school named after historic kin fought in the War of 1812, was captain of the Texas Militia where he commanded the battle of Jones Creek in 1824 and served in the Texas Army during the second Mexican invasion. He is buried at the State Cemetery in Austin. "When I started digging, I discovered that Randall Jones' father-in-law, William Andrews, actually owned the land that Foster High School is on today. We didn't know that when they were deciding on a name for the new high school." Barbara said. "But that made us want to pursue this link to Randall Jones and call attention to his contributions in this area." By LeaAnne Klentzman Last week we told you all about the candidate forum sponsored by the Needville Chamber of Commerce. We discussed the sheriff candidates at length and touched on the handouts distributed about one of the candidates. Since that forum, the documents distributed that night have found their way to front doors across Fort Bend County, Facebook, phone calls, and emails to our newspaper. The handout collection of documents are the 1998 Termination letter of then- Richmond police officer Troy Nehls; currently one of the four candidates for Sheriff. In the three page document, which is nicely covered by a colorful page resembling a Brady for sheriff sign, reads Someone you can Trust ? See for yourself… The first page of this document package is Nehls’ letter of termination, followed by two pages of what appears to be the substantiating factors. Based on what is in the packet, the infractions are small policy infractions like failure to contact a victim for further information, the issuance of an improper traffic citation, an improper arrest, several times he was counseled for failing to cite residents for city ordnance violations (tall grass), and more than once he was written up for getting out of his police car and going into a restaurant without notifying the dispatcher. These are just a few of the terminable offenses listed in the letter that outlines Nehls’ Sheriff’s race... Dirty politics or mudslinging? You decide By Elsa Maxey This is not a “Who’s your daddy” sign-up, but rather, if you’re a dad, what do you say you sign up to be a better father? Missouri City resident Scott Porter heads a Houston area based nonprofit organization right here in Fort Bend County and he’s part of a nationwide initiative about encouraging a Key organizers of the nationwide Million Dollars Dads pledge (l-r) Fathers to Dads, Inc. CEO Scott Porter, Terrence Trammel, and Leon Jenkins.To sign up for the 12-step-pledge, visit www.fathers2dads.org. Daddy Up, Fort Bend! Nationwide initiative launched with local presence Lexi Aldridge stands at first base with her buddy Brittany Garza at the League of Champions Opening Day at George Park on Sunday. League of Champions gives children with special needs the ability to experience the game of baseball. By Betsy Dolan As Cynthia Aldridge cheered from the stands, her 15-year old daughter Lexi stopped at third base and hollered,"Don't embarrass me, mom!" But after the brief scolding, Lexi's game face was back on as her teammate hit a single and she crossed home plate, stopping at the backstop to have a little chat with her mom before heading back to the dugout. It's not something Albert Pujols would do, but this isn't the major leagues. It's better than that. “It’s just a huge sense of community and family and coming together just to have fun," Cynthia Aldridge said. "The games are never competitive. Everybody gets to hit, everybody scores a run.” Lexi is one of the Lamar Little League's "League of Champions" athletes. LOC is part of the Challenger Division, a nationwide program that was established in 1989 as a separate League of Champions a home run for special needs kids division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the game of baseball. The league encourages the use of "buddies" who help the Challenger players on the field, but encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. In its fifth year, League of Champions has grown from just four to five players on a handful of teams to more than shortcomings from January 1997 through January 1998. Interestingly though, for the year of 1997, Troy Nehls was the recipient of the 100 Club Award for Officer of the Year for the City of Richmond. Makes one wonder, what is up with that? How does a guy go from employee of the year By LeaAnne Klentzman A Pecan Grove man faces numerous felony charges after assaulting his girlfriend, his neighbor, and a deputy sheriff. Tuesday, March 27, about 1:30 p.m. sheriff’s deputies responded to an assault call just outside Richmond. According to Sheriff’s spokesman, Bob Haenel, a neighbor of Billy Regenhard, 22, witnessed him dragging his girlfriend into his vehicle. When the neighbor tried to intervene, he too, was assaulted. Pecan Grove man assaults girlfriend, neighbor, and a deputy Three times a charm….not million men to sign up to be better fathers to their children. It starts by getting fathers signed up in time for this year’s Father’s Day, June 17. Named "The Million Dads Pledge," the initiative is a call to action, said Porter. The launch stems from Porter’s work as a former youth pastor and social See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com Barbara J. Carlson US Congressional Dist. 22 Candidate Please join us at these exciting upcoming Forums, with keynote speaker, Barbara J. Carlson, our U.S. District 22 Republican Conservative Constitutional Candidate. Thursday, April 19th - 6:30 pm Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel (next to Classic Chevrolet) keynote by Barbara J. Carlson and a Sheriff’s Forum/Debate. Wednesday, April 25th - 6:30 pm New Territory’s Clubhouse keynote by Barbara J. Carlson and a Constable 4 Forum/Debate. Political Advertising paid for by Barbara Carlson for US Congress Committee. www.Carlson22.com Meet Scan with your smart phone to launch website The details of a federal narcotics bust in Houston have several folks looking at their refreshing fruit stash in a whole new way. This week in Federal Court in Houston a pack of dope smugglers are being sentenced for their part in a marijuana smuggling operation that ran from the Valley into Houston. Seems they loaded their tons of the green leafy stuff into crates of watermelons. Once DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK By LeaAnne Klentzman Refreshing fruit REFRESHING, continued on page 13
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4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.fortbendstar.comOffice: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478
The Fort Bend / Southwest
STARFamily Owned and Locally Operated • An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper
CONTESTED POLITICAL RACES IN THE FORT BEND REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES ON MAY 29, 2012REPUBLICAN PRIMARYU.S. Rep. District #22 (2 Candidates)
HBarbaraJ.Carlson
HPeteOlson
State Rep. District #26 (4 Candidates)
HJacquieChaumette
HDianaMiller
State Rep. District #85 (2 Candidates)
District Judge 387th (2 Candidates)
Sheriff (4 Candidates)
HJohnMinchew
HTroyNehls
County Commissioner, Pct. 1 (3 Candidates)
Justice of Peace Pct. 1, Place 1 (2 Candidates)
Constable, Pct. 1 (2 Candidates)
Constable, Pct. 4 (2 Candidates)
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARYU.S. Rep. District #22 (2 Candidates)
Constable, Pct. 2 (2 Candidates)
HDarylSmith
CITY COUNCIL RACES - May 12Sugar Land City Council (3 Candidates)
HNaomiLam
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Light of Hope Ceremony at Town Square
Daisy Troop 29142 displays their blue ribbon quilt squares as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Light of Hope ceremony, which encourages the community to support the fight against child abuse, was held Friday, March 30 in Sugar Land Town Square. The event was sponsored by Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend and the Exchange Club of Sugar Land.
Volume XXXIV • No. 33
PECAN, continued on page 8FAMILY, continued on page 9
LEAGUE, continued on page 9
SHERIFF’S continued on page 13
WORKSHOP, continued on page 8
NATIONWIDE, continued on page 13
By Karen Daniels
Stafford Municipal School District has the distinction of being the only district in the State of Texas to not be part of an independent school district. After breaking away from FBISD and HISD in 1977, the City of Stafford began its partnership with the district
and must approve the school's annual budget. Last week the City Council and School Board of Trustees met to discuss the fiscal progress; one of six meetings they have on an annual basis. The first item on the agenda was the bus stop on Perez and Dulles Street.
Both Boards agreed to work together on the issue, though
each were assertive that the problem neither belonged entirely to the City or to the District. Superintendent Lance Hindt described his visit to the residents of Perez Street and verified that 18 students currently ride the bus. He also confirmed the impossibility of maneuvering a bus down the narrow street to pick up the kids. Mayor Leonard Scarcella informed both Boards that, "In thirty-six years, Stafford students have safely been picked up at this spot since the road was a two-way asphalt, and we will continue to do so." Along with the Mayor, Councilmen Wen Guerra proposed a designated pad with enhanced culverts for the kids to safely gather for pick ups and drop offs.
Meeting of the Minds... Stafford’s joint budget workshop
By Betsy Dolan When Danny and Barbara
Clark moved to the River's Edge subdivision in Richmond six months ago they had no idea that their family tree had come full circle. Turns out, part of the subdivision used to be land owned by one of Danny Clark's ancestors, Randall Jones, who was a member of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred and an important figure in Texas history in the mid 1800's. Now the Clark's are hoping a new LCISD elementary school in Long Meadow Farms, which also sits on land once owned by Randall Jones, can be named in his honor.
"This entire thing is just
very coincidental," said Barbara Clark who has spent several years researching her husband's family. "We aren't from Texas but we have lived here for years and we had no idea that part of my husband's family actually settled here."
According to Clark's research, Randall Jones joined the Long expedition from Louisiana to Texas and later helped build a house for Long on San Jacinto Bay. He became an advisor to Stephen F. Austin and is credited with bringing the first large herd of cattle to Richmond. Jones was also instrumental in the push to trademark and register brands and proposed legislation for the prevention of prairie fires. Jones
Family hopes to have new school named after historic kin
fought in the War of 1812, was captain of the Texas Militia where he commanded the battle of Jones Creek in 1824 and served in the Texas Army during the second Mexican invasion. He is buried at the State Cemetery in Austin.
"When I started digging, I discovered that Randall Jones' father-in-law, William Andrews, actually owned the land that Foster High School is on today. We didn't know that when they were deciding on a name for the new high school." Barbara said. "But that made us want to pursue this link to Randall Jones and call attention to his contributions in this area."
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Last week we told you all about the candidate forum sponsored by the Needville Chamber of Commerce. We discussed the sheriff candidates at length and touched on the handouts distributed about one of the candidates. Since that forum, the documents distributed that night have found their way
to front doors across Fort Bend County, Facebook, phone calls, and emails to our newspaper.
The handout collection of documents are the 1998 Termination letter of then-Richmond police officer Troy Nehls; currently one of the four candidates for Sheriff. In the three page document, which is nicely covered by a colorful page resembling a Brady for
sheriff sign, reads Someone you can Trust ? See for yourself… The first page of this document package is Nehls’ letter of termination, followed by two pages of what appears to be the substantiating factors.
Based on what is in the packet, the infractions are small policy infractions like failure to contact a victim for further information, the issuance of
an improper traffic citation, an improper arrest, several times he was counseled for failing to cite residents for city ordnance violations (tall grass), and more than once he was written up for getting out of his police car and going into a restaurant without notifying the dispatcher. These are just a few of the terminable offenses listed in the letter that outlines Nehls’
Sheriff’s race... Dirty politics or mudslinging? You decide
By Elsa Maxey This is not a “Who’s your
daddy” sign-up, but rather, if you’re a dad, what do you say you sign up to be a better father? Missouri City resident Scott Porter heads a Houston area based nonprofit organization right here in Fort Bend County and he’s part of a nationwide initiative about encouraging a
Key organizers of the nationwide Million Dollars Dads pledge (l-r) Fathers to Dads, Inc. CEO Scott Porter, Terrence Trammel, and Leon Jenkins.To sign up for the 12-step-pledge, visit www.fathers2dads.org.
Daddy Up, Fort Bend!Nationwide initiative launched with local presence
Lexi Aldridge stands at first base with her buddy Brittany Garza at the League of Champions Opening Day at George Park on Sunday. League of Champions gives children with special needs the ability to experience the game of baseball.
By Betsy Dolan As Cynthia Aldridge cheered
from the stands, her 15-year old daughter Lexi stopped at third base and hollered,"Don't embarrass me, mom!" But after the brief scolding, Lexi's game face was back on as her teammate hit a single and she crossed home plate, stopping at the backstop to have a little chat with her mom before heading back to the dugout. It's not something Albert Pujols
would do, but this isn't the major leagues. It's better than that.
“It’s just a huge sense of community and family and coming together just to have fun," Cynthia Aldridge said. "The games are never competitive. Everybody gets to hit, everybody scores a run.”
Lexi is one of the Lamar Little League's "League of Champions" athletes. LOC is part of the Challenger Division, a nationwide program that was established in 1989 as a separate
League of Champions a home run for special needs kids
division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the game of baseball. The league encourages the use of "buddies" who help the Challenger players on the field, but encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. In its fifth year, League of Champions has grown from just four to five players on a handful of teams to more than
shortcomings from January 1997 through January 1998.
Interestingly though, for the year of 1997, Troy Nehls was the recipient of the 100 Club Award for Officer of the Year for the City of Richmond. Makes one wonder, what is up with that? How does a guy go from employee of the year
By LeaAnne Klentzman
A Pecan Grove man faces numerous felony charges after assaulting his girlfriend, his neighbor, and a deputy sheriff. Tuesday, March 27, about 1:30 p.m. sheriff’s deputies responded to an assault call just outside Richmond. According to Sheriff’s spokesman, Bob Haenel, a neighbor of Billy Regenhard, 22, witnessed him dragging his girlfriend into his vehicle. When the neighbor tried to intervene, he too, was assaulted.
Pecan Grove man assaults girlfriend, neighbor, and a deputyThree times a charm….not
million men to sign up to be better fathers to their children. It starts by getting fathers signed up in time for this year’s Father’s Day, June 17.
Named "The Million Dads Pledge," the initiative is a call to action, said Porter. The launch stems from Porter’s work as a former youth pastor and social
See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.comBarbara J. CarlsonUS Congressional Dist. 22 CandidatePlease join us at these exciting upcoming Forums, with keynote speaker, Barbara J. Carlson, our U.S. District 22 Republican Conservative Constitutional Candidate.
Thursday, April 19th - 6:30 pmSugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel
(next to Classic Chevrolet) keynote by Barbara J. Carlson and
a Sheriff’s Forum/Debate.Wednesday, April 25th - 6:30 pm
New Territory’s Clubhouse keynote by Barbara J. Carlson
and a Constable 4 Forum/Debate.
Political Advertising paid for by Barbara Carlson for US Congress Committee.
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The details of a federal narcotics bust in Houston have several folks looking at their refreshing fruit stash in a whole new way.
This week in Federal Court in Houston a pack of dope smugglers are being sentenced for their part in a marijuana smuggling operation that ran from the Valley into Houston. Seems they loaded their tons of the green leafy stuff into crates of watermelons. Once
DUMB
CRIMINALOF THE WEEK
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Refreshing fruit
REFRESHING, continued on page 13
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While Congressman Olson pumps gas at a local gas station and seeks Twitter advice, Carl-son is educating District 22 about the crushing rising costs of gas at the pump. “You’ve got to be kidding. Olson is on the Energy and Commerce Committee and has to get Twitter advice about the rising gas prices at the pump?” a constituent questions.
It’s no wonder that Gallup now reports that only 10% approve of the job Congress is doing—a historical low. In addition, the NY Times’ poll now reports that less than 10% trust Congress.
One would surmise that if a member of Congress served on the Energy and Commerce Committee and from the great State of Texas, one would not have to seek Twitter advice as to the rising gas prices.
Where was Olson when the deal was cut to partner with Brazil—and George Soros is one-third owner of the company in Brazil? Not a peep from Olson—who sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Where was Olson when the oil moratorium was unconstitutionally in-flicted on our country—grossly affecting each and every one of us? Again, Olson was silent. Why wasn’t due process protected under our Constitution?
While Olson Seeks Twitter Advice, Carlson Educates About Rising Gas Prices
What Olson is failing to educate the voters on are the many regulations, mandates and other government policies—hidden taxes—that are being imposed on us (the consumer). According to the Cato Institute, “In recent years gas taxes
have been the fastest-growing fed-eral tax imposed on middle-income Americans.” While establishment incumbents are trying to divert the focus to the federal income tax di-lemma, the enormous hidden federal and state taxes at the gas pump are “invisible” with the blame, unfairly, now shifted to the oil companies in-stead of Congress. The gas tax is an excise tax and imposed on produc-ers while hidden from consumers. Unfortunately, the growing hidden
taxes that we are paying are rapidly growing the size of government while inflicting enormous economic damage on our economy while under the radar because of its invisibility to the consum-ers—unlike what a sales tax clearly discloses on a sales receipt.
The recent sanctions against Libya and the speculation that a prolonged reduction in crude oil supplies occurring will cause our prices to es-calate even further. In essence, we’re at the mercy
of our foreign “friends.” So, while we continue to allow our Congress to force Americans to rely on the foreign world crude-oil suppliers and inventory is limited, we will suffer even further at the pump. The cost of crude oil and its taxation takes a whopping 80% of the pie, leaving only 20% to the refiners and retail-ers. Not only is the fuel tax the second high-est hidden tax, but then the oil companies are penalized twice in double taxation (1) when the company earns a profit, it has to pay taxes on that profit; and, (2) when it pays its stockhold-ers a dividend, it’s taxed for a second time.
So the next time we’re at the pump and Olson is performing a mere publicity stunt, please do a shout-out to him, our representative who is allowing Uncle Sam to take the big-gest chunk of our pie. This is why Congress-man Olson must be voted out of office—the symbolic silence and lack of leadership as our representative.
As Carlson continues, “We need to pray for the recovery of our nation. We are in serious trouble.”
Please peruse Barbara’s website at www.Carlson22.com. I promise that I will fight bit-terly hard for our great nation. We must restore our values. The only way that that is possible is to elect the true fighters who dearly love our Constitution—and who understand it.
Judge not......I wrote last week about wannabe judge and fired Assistant District Attorney Mike Elliott who didn’t sign up to run until after filing reopened and when he realized he could trade on the name of another
Fort Bend County judge, Brady Elliott. Mike was one of the few assistant district attorneys ever fired by DA John Healey who waited far longer than anybody wanted him to fire Mike. Many people had been urging Healey
to fire Mike for a couple of years, but it was only after a severe breach of trust that he did so.
After my column, I received several complaints about Mike Elliott’s actions in a recent trial. The complaint was that Elliot, representing a defen-dant in Judge Jim Shoemake’s court, was campaigning in the court, showing his campaign literature on an overhead pro-jector in the courtroom.
I could hardly believe it. A sit-ting judge letting a lawyer cam-paign for a political office during a trial! But it was pointed out to me that Judge Shoemake’s wife
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So I called Judge Shoemake, and he explained that Elliott did show his campaign literature on the overhead during voir dire to ask the jury panel it anyone in there knew him or had anything against him. Voir dire is during jury selection and it is when the jury panel is questioned to see if anyone has a bias either against
the attorney or the defendant. Judge Shoemake said he
thought it was okay for Elliott to do this in case anyone on the jury panel knew something about the campaign and was biased. Judge Shoemake said he told Mike Elliott that he was “cutting it pretty close.”
According to lawyer friends of mine, it was more than cutting it pretty close. They said that all Elliot had to do was stand up and say, “ Does anyone here know me? Does anyone here know my opponent Brenda Mullinix?” He didn’t have to make such a big deal out of it and show his literature, according to them, who also expressed disap-pointment in Judge Shoemake for letting him get away with the dog and pony show.
It didn’t do him much good as I heard his client got hosed for 45 years.
Other comments I’ve heard is that Mike Elliott is copying Brady Elliott’s sign motif. This probably won’t do him much good either.
By the way, Judge Shoemake has a Democratic opponent, Teana Watson, a lovely lady lawyer with years of expe-rience. (This information included for those of you who can stand to vote on the Democratic side of the ticket during the General election.)
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At its sixth annual Doctor’s Day awards ceremony, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital literally rolled out the red carpet for their physicians including seven leading physicians, nominated and voted on by over 900 hospital employees.
New for Doctor’s Day 2012 was the “Thank a Doctor” campaign to give community members and hospital employees the opportunity to thank a special doctor in honor of National Doctor’s Day and show their appreciation to a physician who has touched their life by writing him or her a short note. Over 300 physicians received an envelope containing thank you notes and comment cards at the event.
Seven physicians were recognized at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Doctor’s
Doctor’s Day Award Winners- Dr. Uttam Tripathy; Dr. Jeffrey Wood; Dr. Nicholas Desai; Dr. John Boon; Dr. Jane Starr; Dr. Scott Rivenes and Dr. B. Keith Ellis
Day celebration and medical staff meeting. At the Oscars-style event in appreciation of physicians, secret envelopes revealed the winners.
The physician winners then gave a small speech to recognize and thank those that voted and supported them throughout the year.
Physicians in leading roles for
2012 were announced in seven categories: Female Physician of Excellence, Dr. Jane Starr, OB/GYN; Male Physician of Excellence, Dr. John Boon, Urologist; Best Team Player, Dr. Scott Rivenes, Emergency Medicine; Most Respectful, Dr. B. Keith Ellis, Cardiologist; Most Supportive, Dr. Nicholas Desai, Podiatrist; Best Bedside
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“Our physicians bring a great deal of knowledge, skill and compassion to the residents in the Fort Bend community,” said Chris Siebenaler, CEO of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
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New voter registration certificates will soon be mailed to all active registered voters in Fort Bend County. The new cards will be yellow and white in color and are valid until December 31, 2013. They will replace the current blue & white cards, which expire December 31, 2011.
Normally replacement certificates would have been mailed in December, but the process was delayed due to litigation over Texas redistricting.
Cards will be mailed over several days with the last scheduled to me mailed on
Friday, April 6. All active voters in the county should receive the new card. Any voter who does not receive a card by mid April should contact the Elections Department at 281-341-8670 or by email: [email protected].
Voters should sign and retain their new certificate, and are encouraged to check the information for accuracy. Registered voters who have moved, or had a name change, should notify the Elections Department, in writing, to update their records.
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be eligible to participate in the May 12, 2012 City and School Election is April 12, 2012. In order to vote in the May 29 Primary election, a voter must be registered by April 30, 2012.
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If your vehicle is unsafe or illegal to drive due to the accident, you are entitled to a replace-
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Compressed nitrogen has long been used to inflate the tires of race cars and aircraft. Regular air is approximately 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen and 1 percent water vapor. The oxygen and water vapor can degrade tires and wheels, shortening tire life. Nitrogen
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Slower Inflation Pressure Loss - A tire inflated with regular compressed air will lose about one and a half to two psi of pressure per month. Most of the pressure loss is due to oxygen molecules permeating through the tire rubber. Replacing the air with 95 to 98 percent nitrogen reduces the pressure loss to less than one-half psi per month. Since many drivers do not regularly check their air pressure, nitrogen inflation will allow their tires to maintain proper inflation levels longer. The major benefit of properly inflated tires is optimum
Oxygen can cause oxidation of tire rubber and corrosion of metal and alloy wheels. The water vapor in air can accelerate these processes, especially under pressure like the compressed air in a tire. The corrosive effects of both oxygen and water vapor are multiplied when a tire overheats due to under-inflation. Nitrogen is an inert gas and will not cause corrosion or rust. Nitrogen also will not degrade the seals in air valves, further preventing pressure loss.
Improved Tire Life - Using nitrogen to pressurize tires has benefits over regular air for tire longevity. The greatest threats to tire life are heat and uneven tread wear. Both of these result from improper tire pressure; using nitrogen will maintain a more even tire pressure over the life of a tire. Also, the rubber inner lining of a tire will degrade over time in an air environment. As the rubber lining degrades, air pressure will be lost faster, accelerating the effects of under-pressurization. Nitrogen will not cause the inner lining of a tire to degrade, extending its useful life. According to the Innovative Balancing website, inflating tires with nitrogen can extend tire life up to 25 percent.
Classic Chevrolet Nitrogen for Life - Classic Chevrolet will install Nitrogen in your tires for $39.95 for life. That means when you purchase Nitrogen for your Vehicle, all of your tires that you purchase from Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land for the life of that vehicle we will put nitrogen in them for free.
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APRIL 9University Branch book club meets
University Branch Library Book Club will take place on Monday, April 9, beginning at 1:30 pm, in Conference Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. The book to be dis-cussed is Riding the Bus with My Sister, by Rachel Simon. Anyone interested in meeting with other read-ers who share the same love for literature and lively discussion is invited to attend. For more information, call the branch library at 281-633-5100 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
Sienna Book Club meetsSienna Book Club will be Monday, April 9, 1:30 pm, Large Conference Room Fort 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City. The book to be discussed is Memoirs of a Geisha, written by Arthur Golden. Anyone interested in joining this literary-review club is invited to attend. For more information, call the branch library at 281-238-2900.
Fort Bend Aggie Moms meetFort Bend Aggie Moms will meet Monday, April 9, 7 p.m., Sugar Land Recreation Center, 234 Matlage Way. Speaker for the evening will be from the A&M campus police. For more information, please contact Stephanie Rammrath at [email protected].
APRIL 10MOMS Club Missouri City North
The monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Chick-Fil-A , 6124 Highway 6. Please contact Lisa at [email protected] if you would like to attend or for more information about MOMS Club.
APRIL 12Intro computer classes offered in Spanish
Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City, will present a free, introductory computer class, “Microsoft Word Survival Basics for Spanish-Speaking Adults,”Thursday, April 12, 7:00 pm, Computer Lab. This class presents a basic introduction to using this word-processing computer program. Classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. Call 281-238-2952 to register or more information.
Fort Bend Community CalendarBe sure to thank these businesses for sponsoring these community, club and charity weekly happenings
EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO MAKE SURE EVERY NON-PROFIT EVENT GETS PUBLISHED THE WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR EVENTEmail to: [email protected] or mail: Fort Bend Star • 4655 Techniplex Dr., Stafford, Texas 77477
Editor's note: Fort Bend Community Calendar are for non-profit events. Deadline is 12 p.m. every Friday. Please keep wording to a minimum. Answer the "5 W's": Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Fax us: 281-690-4250; e-mail: [email protected] or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 4655 Techniplex Dr., Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477.
APRIL 5National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI)
NAMI’s monthly meeting for those dealing with mental illness to offer family & patient informa-tion & support. Meeting will be at Missouri City United Methodist Church, 1092 and Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. For more information call 281-750-1308.
Learn how to sell on EtsyAre you a handcrafter looking for a way to mar-ket your creations? George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond will present a program, “Selling Your Handmade Treasures on Etsy.com,”Thursday, April 5, 10:00 am, Computer Lab. Local seller Kelli Hale, owner of CrushedBotanicals.etsy.com, will pro-vide instructions on setting up a store on Etsy.com. The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Call the library at 281-341-2604.
Stations of the CrossFirst United Methodist Church Missouri City to hold Stations of the Cross through April 8.The Stations of the Cross are a powerful way to contemplate, and enter into, the mystery of Jesus’ gift of himself to
us. Using 14 different points, those experiencing the Stations will walk, sit and reflect on a personal pil-grimage on Christ’s journey to the cross. The stations will be available through Easter Sunday anytime the church building is open.
Chapel of the ResurrectionFirst United Methodist Church Missouri City Maundy Thursday, is April 5 – 7 p.m. ~ Chapel of the Resurrection – Honoring the heritage and history of the United Methodist Church, Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7 p.m., but arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a 20 minute presentation on this historic worship experience..
APRIL 6Music in the Plaza
Giving Spirits Concert Series Friday, April 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Sugar Land Town Square. Enjoy live music in the Plaza, benefiting a local non-profit.
Good Friday-Chapel of the Resurrection
Chapel singers present seven last words of Christ First United Methodist Church Missouri City, Good Friday, April 6 – 7 p.m. On the day the world remem-bers the last moments of Christ, this much-beloved cantata by Theodore Dubois will be presented. In the beautiful setting of the Chapel of the Resurrection, the artistry of the Chapel Singers will bring sacred inspiration during Holy Week.
APRIL 7Magic in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square, Saturday, April 7, 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy three hours of family-friendly entertain-ment including music, strolling magicians, juggling and an illusion show performed by Ted Schwank’s Magic and Illusions!
Brazos River PickersThe Brazos River Pickers, a local bluegrass band, will be performing at Brazos Bend State Park on Saturday, April 7, from 5 to 7 pm.
Cowboys in the CaribbeanRichmond Rotary’s annual Fish Fry will be held Saturday, Aprll 7, 6 p.m., George Ranch Historical Park. Tickets available at the door, adults $15, child $10 (12 & under). For more info call 281-914-3638.
APRIL 8Easter Sunday
I have seen the Lord 8:30 & 9:45 a.m. Open Skies, a contemporary worship experience, First United
ONGOINGMommy and Me at Vineyards church
Mommy & Me is held the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., The Vineyard Church, 5015 Grove West Blvd., Stafford. Come for a time of fun, stories, crafts, activities, play time and a free Chick-fil-a lunch!
Cub Scout Pack meetingsCub Scout Pack 279 of Rosenberg holds meetings on Mondays, 7:00pm. If you have a child in grades 1st through 5th and are looking for a Cub Scout Pack to join feel free to stop by 1412 Brazos Street, at the corner of Avenue M, to see what they are all about.
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. Call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or [email protected].
B.F. Terry Class of 2002 B.F. Terry Class of 2002 is looking for alumni from that graduating year for the 2012 reunion. Please sign up on Facebook and Google+, search “B.F. Terry High School Class of 2002 - 10 Year Reunion.” Call 832-520-4577 or email [email protected].
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4/3.5/2, beautiful lake view from upstairs balcony, pool with waterfall and spa.Debbie Ashley $295,000
21206 RUSH HOLLOWLakemOnt
3+/2/3: Huge backyard, large covered patio w/sound system, granite counters in kitchenWendy Mottern $205,000
1919 FARMER’S CREEKWaterside estates
4/3.5/2: Hardwoods in formals & family room, SS Appl., spacious master bedroomJoan Berger $250,000
2125 BROADLAWN DR.UniVersity green
3/2.5/2: Move-in ready, landscaping, updates include a heat pump system, and more.Debbie Ashley $119,500
3118 ASPENsiLVerLake stOnebridge
3/2.5/2, Detached garage, functional floor plan, formals, no back neighbors.Mike Martin $157,000
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8810 TANGIER TURNsienna ViLLage
4+/3/2: Brick and stone elevation with porch, laminate flooring and tile, and more!Joan Berger $370,000
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SUGAR CREEK • Really cute hard to find 1 story townhouse w/2 car attached garage in great area of Sugar Creek Townhomes. Faces grassy area & parking also in front of house. Gated patio. Great storage. Wet bar! Open floorplan w/high ceilings. Study could be 3rd bedroom. Don’t miss this one! Shows well! Replacing roof & carpet!!! $149,900. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
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RIVERSTONE MANORS • former model luxury stucco custom townehome in pristine condition in gated community. Huntington floor plan w/3 bedrooms & master retreat. Downstiars has open floorplan, great for entertaining, gourmet island kitchen open to living area & formal dining, granite,tile, covered patio, in house fire sprinkler, sep yard sprinkler system. Lots of trim work, whirlpool tub. Great value for this price! Gorgeous! Great location! $229,888. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
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NEW TERRITORY • Lovely updated Ashton Woods home. Recent island kitchen has granite and recent cabinets & appliances(gas stove). Master & 2nd bedroom down with full bath,(or could be study). Recent paint & carpet. Wonderful treed street close to highly rated schools. Could be 5 bedrooms & gameroom or 6 bedroom home. Great floorplan. Vacant, ready for a quick sale. 2 bedrooms down $250,000. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Wow a rare find. Sellers added >$60,000 garage apartment w/it own AC/Heater & water heater. The 5th bedrm & extra room dimentions are for the gar. apart.(the bedrm & living rm). It has a open concept kit. w/2 burner elec. range, sink w/window & under cabinet refrig., counter & cabinet space. Full bath & 2 walkin closets. Could also be a great home office or gameroom & media room. The main house has a Lg.upgraded island kit.new(4/11)appl.,granite counters,hardwoods,2’’blinds,wet bar, gateddrive $349,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3819SM)
LAKES OF AUSTIN PARK – ‘’Resort Style Living’’-enjoy this Tropical Oasis in your own back yard! Deep wooded lot. Sparkling Lagoona style (heated) pool with large spa & tanning ledge! Plenty of yard left for entertaining, children’s play area etc. Extended pressed concrete patio. Outdoor covered Lanai with ceiling fans & recess lighting! $274,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4427GC)
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THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 – Pride of ownership shows through-out. Many updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has granite countertops & updated appliances. Replaced all sliding glass doors with French doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back yard patio with lush garden. Great location & area schools. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
NEW LISTING The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
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GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase home from beginning to end! Grand 2 story entry w/curved staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. Dble French doors to study. Lg living rm w/soaring ceilings, built-in entertain. ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. microwave & tons of cabinets & counter space. Brkfast rm overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush landscaping. Hg exec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath w/hg walk-in closet w/fabulous built-ins! Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, Must See! $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $339,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $574,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
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SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS – Fabulous 1.5 story home in desired Sienna Plantation! Lg. open concept kit. w/movable island & abundance of counter/42’’ cabinet space. Flexible floor plan w/formals, family rm, gamerm up & Study w/french doors could be 6th bedrm. Private Courtyard off the formal dining accented by French drs. & brick wall. Covered brick patio & ext. patio great for entertaining. Double paned windows, upgraded light fixtures, rotunda & art nooks. Exc. Master suite w/corner window & huge closet. Alarm, Sprklr sys $239,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5822BG)
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Fabulous Nemark Home w/a canopy of stately oak trees that accent the entry for spectacular greeting for your guests when they arrive. Grand 2 story foyer w/new tile flring (3/12) flanked w/ spacious formals (great to entertain). Open family rm, breakfast & kit.concept w/corner brick frpl., kit. w/granite island, counters & brkfst bar. 18’’ tile flring., updated blk appl. package/smooth ceramic top elec. range &walkin pantry.Updated master bath. New carpet(3/12), 30’x15’covered patio w/2 lit.fans $280,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM78BR)
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PARKWAY LAKES – Stunning Showcase Home w/up to $35,000 of Upgrades! Spacious formals, great for entertaining. Open concept floorplan! Kitchen w/lg. island, granite countertops & SS appliances. Large family room w/ fireplace & stone accent. Tile floors - looks like 5’’ slat hand scraped hardwood! Lg. master bedrm & bath w/granite countertops. Oversized back patio. Hg. backyard, plenty of room for a pool & children’s play area. Also has a 10x12 storage shed. 3 car tandem garage. Tankless water heater & much more! $239,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7722EL)
OXFORD/COMMONWEALTH – Gorgeous Perry 1-story home that shows pride of ownership through out. Gleaming hardwood floors in formals, family rm, study & hallways. High vaulted ceilings w/beautiful archetectural design details. Double french drs to For. Living which could be a 4th bedrm. Custom made cornice boards & window toppers. Updated light fixtures, hardware & fresh paint. Large exec. master & bath w/updated shower & room for a sitting area. Kit. updated recent restained cabinets & appls. Sprinkler & Alarm sys. $299,500 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4423WD)
NEW LISTING
The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
PLATINUM CLUB
(281) 207-5200RE/MAX Southwest • (281) 491-1776 X5200
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $319,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting, sprkler system & alarm $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwds. Downstrs library w/builtin shelves & Fr. doors. Den w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’ tile flrs on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in brkfst rm. Upstrs media rm/study/6th bedrm w/wall of builtins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. New carpet 3/12. $495,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
NEW LISTING
PECAN GROVE PLANTATION: Darling 2-Story Updated Home; Both Formals + Family; Granite & S/S Appliances; Fresh Interior & Exterior Paint; Wood & Tile Flrs; Pool; 4/2.1/2D. $239,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (503FE)
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VENETIAN ESTATES: Beautifully Renovated 1-Story Home situated on Gorgeous Water Lot on Private Cul-de-sac Complete w/Boat Dock & Sparkling Pool. $96K Additional Upgrades; 3 Bedrms; 3 Baths $685,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (906GO)
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NEW TERRITORY: Beautiful David Weekley 2-Story Home Situated on Cul-de-sac offers Both Formals + Family; Study; Game Rm; Tile Flrs & Neutral Carpet; Granite; Island Kitchen; Spacious Backyard. 4/3.1/3A $380,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (7115TL)
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TOWN OF GRANTS LAKE: Adorable Twon Home offers Tile Flrs, Berber Carpet, Spacious Living, Cozy kitchen w/Tile Counters, 2nd Flr offers Master + 2nd Bedroom w/attached Study/Nursery. Large Patio opens to Shaded Park Area. $129,990. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2810GL)
GREATWOOD: 2-Story Nested on Cul-de-sac offers Private Study; Family Rm w/High Ceiling; Island Kitchen w/Granite & SS Appliances; Game Rm + Computer Nook; 2 Balconies; Wood & Tile Flrs; 5/3.1/3 A $359,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (1626HS)
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TELFAIR: 2-Story Corner Lot Home; Family Rm + Private Study; 1st Flr Theater Room; Utility Rm + Bonus Rm; Granite Counters; Game + Card Rm; 5 Bedrms; 4.1 Baths; 3-Car Attached. $4,995 Rental. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (406SO)
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GRAND MISSION: 1.5-Story David Weekley Home; 3 Bedrms; Private Study; Large Kitchen w/Granite & 42” Cabinets; 2nd Flr Game Rm; Oversized Patio. $189,900. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (7411CG)
SIENNA PLANTATION: Perry Designed 2-Story Home; Private Study; Granite Counters; Plantation Shutters; Wide Plank Hardwood Flrs; Neutral Carpet; Mint Condition; Walking Distance to Lake & School. $271,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (8922SR)
SIENNA PLANTATION: Beautiful 2-Story Designed Home; Tile & Wood Flrs; Granite Counters; SS Appliances; Both Formals + Family; 1st Flr Master & Guest Quarters; Extensive Landscaping; 4/3.1/3A. $525,000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (8907LE)
ARLENE ROLSEN
CRS, Realtor
281.414.8400
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COLDWELL BANKER UNITED WELCOMES NEW AGENTS
Coldwell Banker United welcomes four new agents to their Sugar Land office. Graham Moore, and Sherri Horn are new licensed agents beginning their real estate career with CBUR. Michele Sergie and Kathy Richardson come to Coldwell Banker United with many years of experience behind them. Professionalism and reputation drew these agents to continue their successful careers with CBUR. You can reach any of these agents at 281-242-6200 or drop into our office
at 14033 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX.
SUTTON FOREST: Gorgeous 2-Story Home offers Both Formals + Family, Study, Island Kitchen w/ Stainless Appliances & Wine Cooler, Wood & Tile Flrs; Game Rm, Concrete Stamped Covered Patio; 5/3.1/3D $475,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (5107CA)
SWEETWATER: Grand Carmichael & Dame 2-Story Home; Both Formals; 2-Story Gentleman’s Library; Master + Exerise Rm; Master Bath w/Dry Sauna; Pool/Spa; Much More! 5/3.1/3A $875,500. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (17WH)
SUGARWOOD: Beautiful 2-Story Home offers Both Formals, Granite Counters, 1st Flr Master, Wood Deck + Covered Patio, Boat Dock on Oyster Creek. 5/3.1/2. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3123SC)
REDUCEDAUSTIN PARK: Newmark Designed 2-Story Home; Family + Game Rm; 1st Flr Master w/Private Study; Island Kitchen w/Stainless Appliances; Tile Flrs; Huge Backyard; Cul-de-sac Lot; 4/3.1/3D. $269,990 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3807SP)
REDUCEDSWEETWATER: Custom Fedrick Harris 2-Story Designed offers Both Formals + Family; Island Kitchen w/SS Appliances; Updated Master Bath + Secret Owners Retreat; /Card Rm; Pool/Spa; and So Much More! $754,000 . Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4914ME)
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SIENNA PLANTATION • Large Perry Home. Lived in only a few months. Owner transfered shortly after purchasing. Large kitchen with island and granite countertops, stailess steel appliances,plantation shutters. Master suite has separate sitting area , his and hers closets. Media room with built-in surround sound speakers. A full set of solar screens are included. $319,588. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
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SIENNA PLANTATION • LARGE LOT IN THE FOREST, A CUSTOM ACREAGE NEIGHBORHOOD IN SIENNA PLANTATION. lOATED ON A QUIET CUL DE SAC, BACKS UP TO FLAT BANK CREEK, AND THERE ARE NO BACK YARD NEIGHBORS. $149,500. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
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SIENNA PLANTATION • One story Trendmaker Home w/many custom features including 2 closets w/custom built-ins in master suite. ‘’Secret room’’ & custom shelving in living room/study. Oversized backyard w/ large heated ‘’sport pool’’! Living room/study or tandem garage could be converted to a 4th bedroom. Plantation shutters front and rear. Located within walking distance of Scanlan Oaks. Price just reduced $6000. $274,988. Call Brooks Simmons To See!!!! 713-502-8905
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Price reduced again for quick sale. Nice starter home with great layout in the quiet Parkhollow Place community. All bedroom upstairs, huge Master bedroom w/walk-in closet and balcony.
PARK HOLLOW2910SPLoverly 2 story home with 4-5 bedrooms & game room up. Large Master suite downstairs w/walk-in closets. Study can be second bedroom downstairs. Nice kitchen opens to family room and morning area w/plenty of cabinets & kitchen island cook top.
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www.ftbendproperties.comSIENNA • Two years old. Beautiful features. Master down. Media room. Gameroom, living, & dining rooms.
4/3.5/3 • $324,900
AUSTIN PARK • Very updated. Master down. Many updates: granite, hardwoods, and more. (6730AE)
4/3.5/2 • $279,900
RIVER EDGE • Lakefront! Stunning and ap-pointed home. Large dining,formal living room open. Island Kitchen with large pantry. Their exercise room down could be second bedroom. Master with sitting area. Large list of upgrades including plantation shutters,media room wired for projection system. Two story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake. (107WB)
5/3.5/2 • $339,900
JUST REDUCEDBRAZOS LAKES • Two homesites in country living neighborhood with ameni-ties. 1.0 acre and 1.1 acre cul-de-sac lots.
• $42,900 EACH •
NEW LISTINGTELFAIR • Walking distance to pool, lake, park. Large liv-ing, dining, den. Island kitchen, gameroom up, study upstairs could be 5th bedroom. Master down. (6730AE)
4-5/3.5/2 • $299,900
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RICHMOND!Built in 2007! 1 story 3 bedrooms 2 baths. Granite counters, formal dining and very open floor plan. Huge family room and covered wood patio outside. All located on culdesac street. Priced to go $140’s and $1,000 towards buyers closing costs.
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND!Over 2600sqft Paradise Pool/Spa! Seller spent over $48 in upgrades/improvements! 4 bedrooms and both formals! Gourmet island kit with granite and tile floors! Priced to go $250K
FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND!Rare find! 1 story over 2700 sqft 4 bedrooms & study with 2.5 baths! Open floor plan on corner lot! Over size 3 car garage with 5’ extension. Room for pool. Priced to go fast in the $260’s
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GREATWOOD/SUGAR LANDBuilt in 2002! Grand 2 story w/ 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Master down with study & gameroom up. Hollywood bath too. Upgrades w/granite counters/SS appliances, wood & tile floors. Culdesac lot and no neighbors behind you! Priced to go low $300’s
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND! CUSTOM HOME!! Almost 3500sqft! 5 bedrooms, study & gameroom. 3.5 baths. Oversize garage with Mans cave workshop (a/c 11x10) Upgrades over $62K!! RARE FIND!! $370’S HURRY THIS WILL GO FAST!!
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SUGAR LAND/FIRST COLONY!2 story Home with 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, both formals and gameroom. Updated: carpet, paint in & out, A/C & Heat and more! Priced to go fast at $210,000. CLEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL! Low Sugar Land taxes!
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Becky FaustABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI
713-828-9007RE/MAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 • Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY 06Gorgeous home with pool, spa, tennis court, sunbathing deck, swaying palms, sunroom. Updated with tile flooring, granite, beautifully decorated & ready to sell. $319,000, over 3200 s/f per seller, 4 bedrooms, formals, French doors, gameroom, 3 full and 2 half baths, lots of storage. Worth your time to see! (530EL)
QUAIL VALLEY GLENN LAKES SECA 2-story entry & sweeping staircase enhance the space in this home. Study with wood laminate floors & French doors, island kitchen with sink so you can be a part of any party. Master down with garden tub, separate shower, gameroom up, cul-de-sac. Short sale approved, $137,500. (4011SS)
QUAIL VALLEY GLENN LAKESWelcome to this huge home with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, sunroom & pool on the golf course. You can enjoy the view all year ‘round from the balcony overlooking it all! The master is down with separate dressing areas, built-in dressers, huge closet, sunken marble tub. Replaced appliances, too. $229,400 & ready to sell! (2047MA)
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CITY PARK WEST - Adorable is the only word for this home! Original owners have treated this one with tlc. Large den opens into a very spacious kitchen w/tons of counterspace. Don't miss it!!! $125,000. Call Jeanne at 713-854-0923. (1823CR)
PROVIDENCE - Cute, well kept home in FBISD! 4 Bedroom, split plan. Formals/huge den. Det. gar. w/work-shop area. Hardiplank siding on ga-rage. Sprinkler system. Great access to Hwy 6, Hwy 90 & 59. $125,000. Call Jeanne at 713-854-0923. (14719EA)
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BARRINGTON PLACE - 1-story patio home. Needs TLC. Lrg kit., den/dining room. Tile floors thru-out. Nice atrium/patio area. Small yard=low maintenance. Perfect for people who don't like yard work!! $100,000. Call Jeanne at 713-854-0923. (2114BA)
BRUSH MEADOW4/2.5/2 • $152,000
ISLAND KITCHEN, GAMEROOM
VILLAGE OF OAK LAKE
NEW PRICE
MONTICETO4/2/2 • $139,900
PRETTY POOL, HARDWOODS & GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
MEADOWS PLACE
MULHOLLAND5/3/2 • $149,900
MASTER DOWN,4 BEDROOMS AND LOFT UP
MEADOWS PLACE
LEVEL RUN4/2/2 $89,900SHORT SALE
MEADOWS PLACE
ALSTON DRIVE4/2/2 • $154,900
SPARKING POOL, UPDATED TO THE MAX
MEADOWS PLACE
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CINCO RANCHBeautifully updated Corporate Relocation in sought after Cinco Ranch!Fabulous salt water pool and spa,with large covered patio/outdoor kitchen area.All countertops replaced with granite.Stainless appliances,along with remodelled master bath.Wood floors,replaced iron pedistals on staircase. All the ammenities of the new homes, but much closer in,convenient to everything! $389,900 (22007TR)
SUGAR CREEKAbsolutely gorgeous! Updated with beautiful slate floors throughout, along with granite countertops. Breathtaking entrance allows you to view fabulous atrium area with relaxing koi pond. Living area with higher ceilings,also with a wonderful view of golfcourse! Convenient to 59, restaurants and shopping! Private golf course! $234,900 (33WE)
NEW TERRITORYLooking for a model home with 3 car garage? Beautiful hardwood floors downstairs and gameroom. Carpet in master and upstairs previously replaced. Gorgeous granite countertops, and replaced fixtures in kitchen that opens to two story living area. Lots of windows to enjoy the view of fabulous backyard! Beautifully landscaped, with patio-so inviting! Corner lot on culdesac street. This is a’’show stopper’’! Priced below CAD! $309,900 (1802RH)
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THE GROVE/PECAN GROVEAbsolutely gorgeous with fabulous POOL! This home is situated on a culdesac street, and has been totally updated! 2010 updates include Granite countertops in kitchen and baths, stainless appliances, along with replaced cabinets, carpet, lam. wood flooring, and paint. Also updated in 2010, hardi plank siding, tall fence,A/C, heater,pool replastered, added insullation,and solar screens. $179,900 (3418FR)
CINCO RANCHLarge backyard with POOL, backs to levy! Updates galore! Tile thoughout downstairs, hardwoods up. Beautiful granite countertops in kitchen with breakfast bar-cabinets refinished, decorator paint! Stainless appliances-Two sided fireplace between living area and kitchen. $209,900 (20711NE)
CREEK BEND ESTATESImmaculate! Beautiful one story on culdesac street, with large back yard. Spacious island kitchen opens to large family room. 42’’ cabinets, replaced appliances, along with ceramic tile throughout much of the house! Nice study with beautiful built-ins. If looking for storage, this is it! Master suite offers garden tub and seperate shower. $134,900 (19627HE)
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Sienna Plantation hosts Friends & Family Open Homes Tour, April 13-29Sienna Plantation will
host its Spring Open Homes Tour, April 13-29, providing families with the opportunity to tour 17 model homes in one of the top-selling community in the United States, according to RCLCO, a real estate consulting firm.
Low interest rates, Sienna Plantation’s access from the Fort Bend Parkway and a large selection of homes ready for move in are the primary reasons why the community expects a high turnout for this year’s Open Homes Tour.
“My best friends moved to Sienna as did my son and his wife,” says ten-year Sienna Plantation resident Carolyn Williams. “I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather live.”
Among its countless amenities, the 7,000-acre master-planned community is home to three water parks including the south’s largest private water adventure park with 200 feet of twisting slides, the all-new Sienna Springs Resort Pool, 36 parks and playgrounds, the Camp
Sienna Sports Complex, the Sienna Plantation Golf Club, a 6,000-square-foot fitness center, eight lighted tennis courts and lakes for fishing and kayaking.
Families in the community attend schools in the renowned Fort Bend Independent School. This fall, Sienna Plantation will welcome the opening of the community’s first private school, Sienna Lutheran Academy.
A project of Johnson Development, the community offers homes from the 170s to the millions with purchase incentives available from all Sienna Plantation builders.
Among its many awards and recognition, last year Sienna Plantation was recognized by the Urban Land Institute as one of the premier master-planned communities in the country.
Visit the Sienna Home Finder Center, 5777 Sienna Parkway, for maps, information on builders, amenities, schools and more. The center is open Monday
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SAVANNAH – Wonderful 4 bedroom home
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SIENNA – Fabulous 4 bedroom 3 ½ bath home with Pool/Spa! Elegant stone & brick elevation, wood flooring, granite counters including bathrooms. Spacious study, over-sized gameroom, elegant dining area. Master down. Covered back patio, inviting pool & spa. Backs up to greenbelt so no back neighbors. $379,900. MLS# 87597134 (3410RO)
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QUAIL VALLEY – Grand magnolias & updated landscaping frame this charming Colonial 5 bedroom 3/1 bath home. Stately pillars at the front porch en-try opens to freshly painted interior. Recent carpet, updated tile flooring. Formal dining, study. Spacious kitchen w/ updated appliances. Huge den area w/ built-in bookshelves. Master down. 4 Big bedrooms up. Covered back patio & just a 5 iron from golf club! MLS# 89713450 $199,500. (2902NB)
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PECAN GROVE - Pride of ownership shows in this 4 bed, 2/1 bath home. Beautifully updated with real wood floors in dining and den. Remod-eled kitchen w/Granite counters, tile backsplash, master bath w/ all new counters, sinks, mirrors, shower, even toilet! Master down, 3 big bed-rooms and gameroom up. MLS# 21443044 $179,500 (3530TI)
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SILVER RIDGE – Everything is special about this home! 1.8 acres of serene lakefront property. Beau-tifully customized w/ hardwoods, granite, lighting, fixtures – too numerous to list all. Master down w/room-sized closet. HUGE gameroom up that whole family will love. Formals, Study, 4 bed, 3 ½ bath, and 4-car garage! Fabulous covered patio area to sit out and enjoy the lake breeze. Your own private para-dise! $598,000. MLS# 26273044 (4710AL)
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Realtor Carla Hamm joins Weichert, Realtors® –Wayne Murray Properties
Realtor Carla Hamm has joined the company’s Houston office. As a 40-year resident of the area, she will serve Houston and the Greater Houston Area, focusing on the Willow Meadows and Jersey Village vicinities. She lives in Houston. Hamm is a member of the HAR, TAR, and NAR.
Hamm volunteers with the Just Between Friends Food Pantry and serves on the board of directors for Second Blessing through
Ascension Episcopal Church in Houston. She is a member of Lakewood Church.
Prior to real estate Hamm owned a floral business for 25 years and is a certified Texas Master Florist (TMF). She
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the face suffered a broken nose, chipped teeth.
Back in custody, Regenhard was returned to the Fort Bend County Jail. At last report
Regenhard remained in the Fort Bend County jail facing a bevy of charges including Aggravated Assault, $50,000 bond; Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, $5,000; Evading Arrest, $5,000; Escape Causes Bodily Injury, $15,000; Assault Family Household Member With Previous Conviction, $10,000; Assault Causes Bodily Injury, $5,000; Failure to Appear, $200; and Public Intoxication, $200.
MICAELA “MICKEY” BAKER, age 84, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012, in Sugar Land, Texas. Per Mickey’s request, a private family gather-ing was held.
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Rodney Clyde Workman was born on January 4, 1955 and left us on March 30, 2012. Left to cherish his memory are his parents Marie Nichols and Clyde Workman Jr,, his sister Rhonda Crume and spouse, and her sons Kyle and Chris Holten, his wife Juanita “Nita” Workman, their only daughter Ashley Maslak, son-in-law Jeffrey Maslak, and their two
children Lena and Rachel Maslak, and numerous family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, PawPaw, friend and confidant to everyone he met.
Family and friends are invited to join in celebration of life at a memorial service
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Funeral services for Elias R. Perez, 83, of Stafford, Texas were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg, Texas. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.
Visitation was be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2012 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel.
Elias was born July 20, 1928 in Pasadena to Julio Perez and Gregoria Rodriguez. He was a great son and brother, a handsome husband and wonderful father and grandpa. He passed away March 27, 2012 at his residence in Stafford.
Elias was preceded in death by his wife, Delia Perez; parents, Julio Perez and Gregoria Rodriguez; and brother, Jose Perez.
He is survived by his children, Reynaldo Trevino, Richard Trevino, Rene Trevino, Sylvia Zabala, Delia Torres and Mary Salinas; sister, Dora; brothers,
Raul Evangelista, Estaban Evangelista, Joel Rodriguez and Jesus Perez; 20 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; along with extended family Elias Perez, Jr. and his children in Arizona, other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers included Rene Trevino, Reynaldo Trevino, Jr., Roy E. Torres, Luis Antwan Zabala, Richard Trevino, Jr., and Martin Salinas. Honorary pallbearers included Reynaldo Trevino, Roy M. Torres, Christopher Lee Trevino and
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Deputies arrived on the scene shortly thereafter and Regenhard tried to escape. He was subdued when one of the deputies hit him with a Taser; he was then taken into custody. “Initially, Regehard was taken to the Fort Bend County Jail, but then was transported to Oak Bend Medical Center in Richmond for a checkup to determine if he was “fit for jail,” said Haenel.
While waiting for treatment in the Emergency Room, one of Regenhard's handcuffs was removed so medical professionals could evaluate him. With one hand free, Regenhard punched the attending deputy in the face and bolted for the Emergency Room doors. He was last seen running off behind the hospital facility. A posse of Sheriff’s deputies, along with Richmond and Rosenberg police scoured the area until Regenhard was taken back in custody at 3:49 p.m., that afternoon after finding him between the hospital and the railroad tracks.
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Meeting of the Minds... Stafford’s joint budget workshopWORKSHOP, from page 1
The Superintendent is recommending a 3% raise
across the board for teachers and staff at SMSD, increasing the budget by $471,124.
There are no plans to reduce or enlarge staff, nor are there any plans for lay-offs, however it may be necessary to move some positions around. According to SMSD's CFO, Carla Merka, the District should have a surplus of nearly 32K.
Mayor Scarcella stated that Texas Instruments will be completely out of their facility
by the end of December 2012, and he expects that they might try to appeal their tax evaluation. Currently the Mayor is trying to set up a luncheon with Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce to discuss the changes and effects this will bring, but felt strongly that it was just as important for SMSD to recapture students lost due to enrollments in other districts, private schools, or homeschooling to enhance potential revenue.
Mr. Handsome is what they call me! My name is Reck, I’m a Lab/Pit mix and I’m here hoping to find a loving home that has a fenced yard for me to run and play in. I also love to ride in the car and go for walks the park. I’ve spent the last three weeks learning basic manners just to please you. I am very loyal and eager to please. For more info on any of our adoptable dogs please go to www.anniesangelsrescue.org. You can also see many of our dogs at the Petsmart in Missouri City on Saturdays. NOTE: Please donate dry dog food to Annie's Angels at Petsmart in Missouri City on Saturdays from 12-5.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 7:30p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following:
An Ordinance deleting the maximum front yard requirement in Section 102-194(e) (2) a. of the City of Stafford Zoning Ordinance and amending Sections 102-322(e) and (g) of the City of Stafford Zoning Ordinance regarding the Zoning Administrator’s review of site plans.
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A hearing will be held in the Municipal Court of the City of Stafford, Texas located at 2602 South Main Street, Stafford, TX on the 14 th day of May 2012 at 1:00pm to determine who has a right to possession of the property or if the property has been abandoned. If you have a claim of ownership or a claim of a right to possession of the property you must appear at that time and present your evidence to the Magistrate.
The Stafford Police Department is in possession of the below listed property:
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An ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City, the same being the comprehensive zoning ordinance, so that certain property located at 411 Dulles Avenue and described as a tract or parcel of land containing 0.1318 acre being called Lot 1 of Mendoza Unrecorded Subdivision conveyed to Juan Perez in instrument recorded in Volume 402, Page 311 of the Deed Records of Fort Bend County out of the south 1/2 of Tract 66 of Stafford Oaks Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 255, Page 484 of the Deed Records of Fort Bend County out of the William Stafford League, Abstract 89 in Fort Bend County, Texas, shall be rezoned from Single Family Residential (District SFR) to Mixed Use (District MU); providing for severability; providing a penalty in amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for violation of any provision hereof; and finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed was open as required by law. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED
THE 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 2012.
ORDINANCE NO. 979
An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board (the Board) by Port Freeport, grantee of FTZ 149, requesting authority to reorganize the zone under the alternative site framework (ASF) adopted by the Board (74 FR 1170-1173, 01/12/09 (correction 74 FR 3987, 01/22/09); 75 FR 71069-71070, 11/22/10). The ASF is an option for grantees for the establishment or reorganization of general-purpose zones and can permit significantly greater flexibility in the designation of new “usage-driven” FTZ sites for operators/users located within a grantee’s “service area” in the context of the Board’s standard 2,000-acre activation limit for a general-purpose zone project. The application was submitted pursuant to the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on April 2, 2012.
FTZ 149 was approved by the Board on June 28, 1988 (Board Order 385, 53 FR 26096, 7/11/88), and expanded on August 7, 2001 (Board Order 1185, 66 FR 42994, 8/16/01), and on February 23, 2010 (Board Order 1666, 75 FR 12726, 3/17/10).
The current zone project includes the following sites: Site 1 (280 acres) – Port Freeport Primary Facility, 1001 Navigation Boulevard, Freeport; Site 2 (153.6 acres) – Freeport LNG Terminal, 1500 Lamar Street, Quintana; Site 3 (1,063.1 acres) – Port Freeport (Parcels 13, 14 & 19), State Highway 288, Freeport; Site 4 (242.2 acres) – Port Freeport (Parcels 27, 35, 39 & TEPPCO), located on Farm Market Road 1495, Freeport; Site 5 (212.9 acres) – Port Freeport (Parcel 30), located on County Road 723, Quintana; Site 6 (146 acres) – Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, located on County Road 220, Angleton; Site 7 (506 acres) – Pearland Northern Industrial Park, located on State Highway 35, Pearland; Site 8 (832 acres) – Pearland Southern Industrial Park, located on State Highway 35, Pearland; Site 9 (146 acres) – Pearland Bybee-Sterling Complex, located at the intersection of Hooper Road and Sam Houston Parkway, Pearland; Site 10 (8 acres) – Alvin Santa Fe Industrial Park, 200 Avenue I, Alvin; Site 11 (340 acres, sunset 2/28/2017) – International Industrial Park, located on State Highway 59 between Beasley and Kendleton; and, Site 12 (636 acres, sunset 2/28/2017) – KCS/CenterPoint Intermodal Center, located on State Highway 59 between Beasley and Kendleton.
The grantee’s proposed service area under the ASF would be the Counties of Brazoria and Fort Bend, Texas. If approved, the grantee would be able to serve sites throughout the service area based on companies’ needs for FTZ designation. The proposed service area is within and adjacent to the Freeport Customs and Border Protection port of entry.
The applicant is requesting authority to reorganize its zone project to include existing Sites 1, 3 and 10 as “magnet” sites. The ASF allows for the possible exemption of one magnet site from the “sunset” time limits that generally apply to sites under the ASF, and the applicant proposes that Site 1 be so exempted. The applicant is also requesting that Sites 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 be removed from the zone project. No new magnet or usage-driven sites are being requested at this time. Because the ASF only pertains to establishing or reorganizing a general-purpose zone, the application would have no impact on FTZ 149’s authorized subzones.
In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Camille Evans of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to evaluate and analyze the facts and information presented in the application and case record and to report findings and recommendations to the Board.
Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is June 3, 2012. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to June 18, 2012.
A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 2111, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230-0002, and in the “Reading Room” section of the Board’s website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Camille Evans at [email protected] or (202) 482-2350.
Dated: 4/2/2012Elizabeth WhitemanActing Executive Secretary
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEFOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD
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Foreign-Trade Zone 149 – Freeport, TexasApplication for Reorganization under Alternative Site Framework
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100 players and volunteers. Since recreational opportunities for special needs kids are limited, the league has grown mainly through word of mouth from parents of kids who play in the league or from its many volunteers. With no cost for the athletes, it is funded through sponsorships and donations.
"It gives special needs kids the opportunity to play a sport that they normally wouldn't be able to
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play," said Leah Wesolic, League of Champions Coordinator and a Special Education teacher with Fort Bend ISD. "It also gives the parents the chance to sit back and enjoy seeing their child in a baseball uniform."
The real story is the smile on Lexi's face as she stops by the backstop after scoring a run.
"Mom, I scored!" Her mom is also all
smiles. And Lexi gets hugs and high fives from her teammates in the dugout.
Family hopes to have new school named after historic kinFAMILY, continued from page 1
Calling the Jones connection "exciting and surprising", the Clarks have applied to have the new elementary school, which is not yet under construction, named after Jones. They have filled out the paperwork, submitted the necessary historical information and are encouraging people to write letters of support. LCISD will make their recommendation in the coming
months, but in the meantime the Clarks are enjoying their famous branch in the family tree.
"I just can't get over the coincidence of it", Barbara said. "We've lived in the area for over 20-years and had no idea we had such a history here."
Randall Jones married Polly Andrews, daughter of William Andrews, another of the Old 300 who owned the land down FM 723 where Foster High
School is located. Randall and Polly were buried on their labor of land on the west side of the bridge in Richmond, but their remains were removed to the State Cemetery in Austin in 1934 as a veteran of the war of 1812, Delegate of the Consultation of 1835, and veteran of the Republic of Texas ( www.cemetery.state.tx.us). See attached resources.
AHS Orchestra invited to perform National Anthem at Astros game
With the opening of baseball season just around the corner, FBISD Austin High School Orchestra is proud to announce that they will be performing the National Anthem at Minute Maid Park for the Houston Astros’ second game of the season. The date is April 7, 2012; game time is 6:05 pm. AHSO was the first orchestra ever to play the Anthem for an Astros game, and the team is excited to have them back again for the 2012 season. It is an exciting time for the students, directors, and their families to showcase the talent of this award-winning orchestra.
In conjunction with this event, the Austin High School Boosters Association is holding a silent auction of 10 baseballs signed
by former Astros players and personnel. The signatures are of Craig Biggio, Andy Pettitte, Larry Dierker, Art Howe, Mike Jackson, Kevin Bass, Anthony Young, Bob Watson, Jimmy Wynn and Phil Garner. The auction is now and will close at midnight on April 7. For more information or to bid, please go to www.flickr.com/photos/ahsorch2012/.
In February, AHSO once again surpassed their record by receiving a total of 198 first placed medals with 17 solos and 24 ensembles certified as eligible for All-State solo and ensemble competition in June.
A highlight of this year, the orchestra was invited to visit Salzburg, Austria by special invitation.
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to fired all in the same year?Shortly after being celebrated
as Officer of the Year for 1997, in January of 1998 Nehls was terminated from the Richmond police department. Shortly thereafter, he was hired by Fort Bend County. Begs the question, why was his termination not an issue then?
Nehls first worked for Fort Bend County under Constable Hal Wherlin. After leaving Wherlin’s office to run against him, Nehls was hired by the Sheriff’s Office. Again, his Richmond termination was not an issue. Since then Nehls has served as the elected constable in Precinct 4.
And now in 2012, he finds himself running against yet another old boss, the chief deputy. Now that the shoe is on the other foot and Nehls is vying for a position that the chief deputy wants, Nehls’ termination from Richmond is a huge issue. Enough so that the chief deputy’s minions are
posting Nehls’ letter anyplace they can find a hook. Just another one of those things that makes you wonder… if Nehls was such a horrible employee while serving at the Richmond police department, why did Fort Bend County hire him in the first place? If he is so terrible and so dishonest, why did the sheriff and his staff help him get elected to constable? If all these candidates for Sheriff are so terrible, why is it that only the Brady supporters are slinging stench to see what sticks?
This ploy of passing out saucy documents is not a new game for the Sheriff’s personnel; they also pulled this stunt back in 2008 against candidate Billy Frank Teague.
The latest tool in political mudslinging is social media--the most familiar; Facebook. Nasty is the only word that can describe some of the things that have been posted there against candidates opposing the chief deputy’s team.
An example of how low that has all gotten is that Corporal Vanessa Brady, newly promoted,
wife of Sheriff Candidate/chief deputy, has posted Nehls’ Richmond termination as her identity on Facebook. That is correct, instead of a picture of children, a sign supporting her boss/husband, or a photo of her family, she has posted the termination letter of one of her husband’s opponents and a potential boss as her Facebook identity.
Fortunately for her, on March 21, 2012 Civil Service took effect, and unlike in the past, she will be afforded Due Process when the new Sheriff takes over. Imagine how embarrassing it would be if Nehls is elected and becomes her new boss?
Other statements posted on Facebook by the chief deputy’s supporters denigrate Nehl’s military service. One person going so far as to post that Nehls’ was not overseas serving in the military, but as a Blackwater employee.
Funny, that is not the case with Nehls, however, that was the case with several Sheriff employees who took a leave of absence to work for
a governmental contractor in foreign lands then returned back to their waiting position.
Another burr under the blanket of the chief deputy and his supporters is Nehls’ continued discussion about the Sheriff’s abysmal crime solve rate. The numbers used to factor those rates were provided by the Sheriff’s Office themselves, not only to Nehls but also to the State of Texas and the FBI, to create the Uniform Crime Report for Fort Bend County.
After realizing there was a problem with either the report or the reporting, instead of thanking Nehls for bringing it to his attention or sending him a fruit basket, the chief deputy got angry and said Nehls was a liar and told attendees at forums to come by his office and he would show them the correct numbers. Then, as if by magic, The Sheriff’s crime solve rate have been posted by a Sheriff’s employee all over Facebook (without citation) indicating they went from nearly the worst in the state to nearly the best in the state. As we have said in
the past, the first liar doesn’t stand a chance. If holding true to form, the crescendo of nasty has only just begun.
Acrimony or mudslinging, you decide.
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worker. He said he noticed a relationship in young people who constantly act out or experience academic challenges and with coming from a home without a father. “I started realizing that no matter what type of structure I was trying to give them, nothing worked,” he said.
A native of the Bronx in New York, Porter is joined by two-time Olympic Medal Hurdler Terrence Trammel, the national spokesperson who Porter said has already been here in relation to this effort,
engagements in support of their mission. They include former Laker legend A.C. Green, former NFL player and Ambassador for the Houston Texans J.J. Moses, Prairie View A&M Professor Dr. Tyrone Tanner, Tuskegee Airman Dr. Calvin Spann, and local area artist and sculptor Tony Sherman, among others.
To take the 12-step-pledge, Porter asks that you visit www.fathers2dads.org. "We are just trying to motivate men who are disconnected to get connected, and men that are connected to go to another level in their relationships with their children," he said.
and he will be available to come back. He and Porter are asking men across the U.S. to take a 12-step challenge - simple ways for them to become engaged in the lives of their children.
“We started the process approximately four and a half months ago” Porter told the "Star" about the organization that was formed this year. He formerly ran a Boot Hill Head Start Fatherhood First Program in Missouri and said, “the statistics speak for themselves,” referring to the number of homes without a parent - one in three, kids being at risk of dropping out of high school, suicide rates,
bullying and other disturbing outcomes. “It’s alarming,” said Porter, and “it is everywhere you go,” including Fort Bend County. He cites census data noting that more than 24 million children nationwide grow up in a home without a father.
Porter is also assisted by the local area Fathers to Dads, Inc. co-founders, Leon and Sandra Jenkins, also Missouri City residents. The nonprofit organization on 10330 State Highway 6, Suite B is aimed at improving the well-being of children with fatherhood programs. It has access to renowned speakers for
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Sivateja Tangirala , an 8th grader at Fort Settlement Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, won the 2012 HoustonPBS Spelling Bee by spelling the winning word – “catalineta.” Tangirala, who was also the 2011 HoustonPBS Spelling Bee champion, now advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee,
the prestigious climax for the nation’s best spellers, after a tough marathon competition with 55 spellers from 42 counties in the HoustonPBS Bee televised live for over 5 hours on Channel 8, Saturday, March 31, 2012.
“I feel really great to win again,” explained Sivateja Tangirala. “But there were some
Sivateja Tangirala, a student of Fort Settlement Middle School in FBISD will represent the Southeast Texas region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
really great competitors. I just got lucky.” On his thoughts about moving to the Scripps National Bee finals, Tangirala said, “I will take it one round at a time.”
With the victory in the HoustonPBS Spelling Bee, Tangirala wins all-expenses-paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. He has the distinction of spelling for the Southeast Texas region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee during Bee Week from May 29 – June 2, 2012. He will face 277 contestant spellers from across the country, aiming for victory and prizes worth more than $40,000.Live coverage of the National
Spelling Bee is as follows:Preliminaries
May 30, 7am - 4:30pm CSTLive on ESPN3.com
SemifinalsMay 31, 9am – Noon CST
Live on ESPN2
Sivateja Tangirala wins for second time
Fort Bend student from Fort Settlement MS wins Houston PBS Spelling Bee
Championship FinalsMay 31, 7pm - 9pm CST
Live on ESPN
