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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 access for individuals wishing to bring their own laptop computers to the library. Beginning the week of November 14, the Youth Services department will have a full range of children’s programs. The library will offer introductory computer By LeaAnne Klentzman The Sugar Land Police Department Chargers are ready to take on the Sheriff’s Enforcers again this year. The Fort Bend Holiday Bowl VI pits the Fort Bend County “Enforcers” against the Sugar Land Police Department “Chargers” in a charity flag foot- ball game slated to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3, at the Fort Bend Christian Academy’s Eagle Field, located at 1250 Seventh Street in Sugar Land near the intersection of Eldridge and Seventh Street. Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley and Fort Bend County Sheriff Milton Wright are urging the entire Fort Bend community to attend and donate newly pur- chased, unwrapped toys. Those toys will be distributed by the Fort Bend Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s and Sugar Land Police Officer’s Association’s “Santa Behind the Badge” and “Toys for Tots” programs. According to sheriff’s spokes- man Bob Haenel, the Enforcers hold a 4-1 edge over the SLPD Chargers in the five previous years the game has been played. Over the years, the game has pro- vided “hundreds and hundreds of toys” for youngsters in Fort Bend County, said Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Davis Jr., who organizes and participates in the game each year. Search 1,000’s of new and used autos online Wednesday, November 16, 2011 See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com Volume XXXIV • No. 14 In Houston this month is the National Girl Scouts Convention commemorating 100 Years Of Girl Scouting. To celebrate this momentous event, Brownie Troop #19254, entered their Scarecrow entitled “A Century Of Girl Power” at the annual The Honor Roll School Fall Festival this year. These 7 and 8 year old scouts wanted to show the world the strength of girls to change the world, one scarecrow at a time. Getting ready for the Fort Bend Holiday Bowl VI, from left, Sugar Land police officer Scott Schultz, Sugar Land police officer Matt Levan, Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley; Sugar Land police officer Marty Maus, and Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Quam and Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Davis Jr. New Sugar Land Library Branch located at University Blvd. Colony Creek Girl Scouts joins in celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting Ready for some football? 6th Annual Fort Bend Holiday Bowl slated for December 3 BOWL, continued on page 11 LIBRARY, continued on page 11 By Elsa Maxey They will soon be get- ting a well. The Lake Dwellers Association, Inc. established by Missouri City residents next to the Thunderbird Lake on the south side of El Dorado Hole # 8 will soon be able to recharge the lake’s water level with water from a well it will construct and operate. Missouri City recently authorized the execution of a Well Water Lease with the Lake Dwellers. The resident group will be able to maintain water levels in the neighborhood lake during times of drought as a result of drilling a well specifically for this purpose. This summer’s severe drought conditions dried up many of the lakes in the Quail Valley subdivi- sion leaving behind dead fish in many of the scenic ponds and small lakes around the golf course properties that did not have sus- tainable water sources. Other water life perished or moved to other locations. Residents were vocal about the problem and had asked the city about alternatives. The residents conveyed having many associated problems due to the dry lakes abutting or near their property, including their having an adverse impact on residential property.. In August, city council directed staff to negotiate a well lease agreement with the Lake Dwellers, who came up with the proposal to drill a well on land owned by the city. The 20 year lease with the option to renew in five year increments between the dwellers and the city is for a por- tion of the golf course property that will have a well permanently placed there. The rent to be paid to the city is $200 a year, and the cost of the well’s installation and oper- ation will be the responsibility of the Lake Dweller’s Association, which must carry general liability and environmental damage insur- ance of $1million of each kind. Other terms and conditions also apply. Remember the Lake Dwellers? The grand-opening ceremony of Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library took place on Thursday, November 10, at the new library, located at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. The library is a joint project between Fort Bend County, the University of Houston System at Sugar Land, and Wharton County Junior College. The grand open- ing was officiated by Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert, who was joined by other county, uni- versity, and local officials. The library sits on the University of Houston-System Sugar Land campus. The new library, constructed by E.E. REED Construction and designed by Bailey Architects of Houston, is a two-story building of 40,193 square feet, making it the third largest library in the system. The library includes commu- University Branch Library now open for business in Sugar Land United States Marine Corps Lt. Col.Christopher Toland was presented a special proclamation on behalf of Missouri City. Lt. Col. Toland is the son of Pat and Ralph Toland, who have lived in Quail Valley for over 30 years. Shown l-r are: Mayor Allen Owen, Lt. Col. Toland, and Toland’s parents. By Elsa Maxey Right before coming home, Lt. Colonel Christopher Toland, was busy demobilizing marines at Ellington Field. Once on home ground, he was presented a proc- lamation at a city council meet- ing by Mayor Allen Owen on behalf of Missouri City for his duty to country, while he visited his parents. “We have a young man who grew up in Quail Valley and is one of the 900 marines,” said Mayor Owen referring to Lt. Toland, who returned from Iraq among other marines that made it home to the Houston metro area. Lt. Colonel Toland receives fitting recognition in time for Veteran’s Day nity meeting rooms, study rooms, a puppet theater, and a computer lab for technology classes and general public use. Additional computers will be available for public use outside of the comput- er lab. The library has free WiFi By LeaAnne Klentzman An inmate in the Texas Department of Corrections, who was sentenced to death for killing a Harris County deputy sheriff, died in the Jester prison Unit off Harlem Road. John Selvage, a 61 year old inmate, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Jester IV Unit after being transferred from Death Row in 2010 for ongoing psychi- atric treatment. Selvage was con- victed and sentenced to death for the July, 1979 for killing Harris County Sheriff’s deputy Albert Garza, 48, during a jewelry store robbery in Houston. According to reports, Selvage faced lethal injection at least five times but was spared by vari- ous stays of execution based on pleadings from his attorneys that he was mentally retarded thus making his conviction unconsti- tutional. Selvage’s death remains under investigation thru the TDCJ; an autopsy was ordered to determine the exact cause of death. Former death row inmate dies in Fort Bend prison By LeaAnne Klentzman Saturday evening, around 7:30 p.m., a woman called 911 to report that a neighbor’s child had come to her home asking that she call 911. As the facts unfold- ed, dispatchers learned that the boy’s mother was being assaulted and they needed help. Needville police were dispatched to the call for an immediate response, which was just outside their jurisdiction in Fort Bend County. Needville officer Chris Murphy was the first responder on the scene, according to Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Haenel. Haenel said when Murphy arrived at the residence in the 14000 block of Hubenak Road, he saw Sherman Jones out- side the house with blood on his clothing. Murphy took Jones into custody without alter- cation. Sherman Jones, 50, was the husband to his victim, Saffaria Kay Jones, 30. Her lifeless body was found lying on the lawn in front of the home, said Haenel. Sherman Jones Needville man arrested for killing his wife TOLAND, continued on page 11 NEEDVILLE, continued on page 11 This past week Sugar Land police responded to a local hospital to investigate an assault. Not one that arrived via the emergency medical route. Nooo! This one occurred INSIDE the facility. Makes ya’ wonder. According to reports, a staff member of the hospital was assaulted by a patient’s family member. Again, ya gotta wonder, just exactly what kind of care do you think your relative is gonna By LeaAnne Klentzman Sad but true ...has it really come to this? DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK SAD, continued on page 11 Scan with your smart phone to launch website
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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
access for individuals wishing to bring their own laptop computers to the library.
Beginning the week of November 14, the Youth Services department will have a full range of children’s programs. The library will offer introductory computer
By LeaAnne Klentzman The Sugar Land Police
Department Chargers are ready to take on the Sheriff’s Enforcers again this year. The Fort Bend Holiday Bowl VI pits the Fort Bend County “Enforcers” against the Sugar Land Police Department “Chargers” in a charity flag foot-ball game slated to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3, at the Fort Bend Christian Academy’s Eagle Field, located at 1250 Seventh Street in Sugar Land near the
intersection of Eldridge and Seventh Street.
Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley and Fort Bend County Sheriff Milton Wright are urging the entire Fort Bend community to attend and donate newly pur-chased, unwrapped toys. Those toys will be distributed by the Fort Bend Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s and Sugar Land Police Officer’s Association’s “Santa Behind the Badge” and “Toys for Tots” programs.
According to sheriff’s spokes-man Bob Haenel, the Enforcers hold a 4-1 edge over the SLPD Chargers in the five previous years the game has been played. Over the years, the game has pro-vided “hundreds and hundreds of toys” for youngsters in Fort Bend County, said Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Davis Jr., who organizes and participates in the game each year.
Search 1,000’s of new and used
autos online
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.comSee DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com
Volume XXXIV • No. 14
In Houston this month is the National Girl Scouts Convention commemorating 100 Years Of Girl Scouting. To celebrate this momentous event, Brownie Troop #19254, entered their Scarecrow entitled “A Century Of Girl Power” at the annual The Honor Roll School Fall Festival this year. These 7 and 8 year old scouts wanted to show the world the strength of girls to change the world, one scarecrow at a time.
Getting ready for the Fort Bend Holiday Bowl VI, from left, Sugar Land police officer Scott Schultz, Sugar Land police officer Matt Levan, Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley; Sugar Land police officer Marty Maus, and Sheriff ’s Deputy Daniel Quam and Sheriff ’s Deputy Frank Davis Jr.
New Sugar Land Library Branch located at University Blvd.
Colony Creek Girl Scouts joins in celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting
Ready for some football? 6th Annual Fort Bend Holiday Bowl slated for December 3
BOWL, continued on page 11
LIBRARY, continued on page 11
By Elsa MaxeyThey will soon be get-
ting a well. The Lake Dwellers Association, Inc. established by Missouri City residents next to the Thunderbird Lake on the south side of El Dorado Hole # 8 will soon be able to recharge the lake’s water level with water from a well it will construct and operate. Missouri City recently authorized the execution of a Well Water Lease with the Lake Dwellers. The resident group will be able to maintain water levels in the neighborhood lake during times of drought as a result of drilling a well specifically for this purpose.
This summer’s severe drought
conditions dried up many of the lakes in the Quail Valley subdivi-sion leaving behind dead fish in many of the scenic ponds and small lakes around the golf course properties that did not have sus-tainable water sources. Other water life perished or moved to other locations. Residents were vocal about the problem and had asked the city about alternatives. The residents conveyed having many associated problems due to the dry lakes abutting or near their property, including their having an adverse impact on residential property..
In August, city council directed staff to negotiate a well
lease agreement with the Lake Dwellers, who came up with the proposal to drill a well on land owned by the city. The 20 year lease with the option to renew in five year increments between the dwellers and the city is for a por-tion of the golf course property that will have a well permanently placed there. The rent to be paid to the city is $200 a year, and the cost of the well’s installation and oper-ation will be the responsibility of the Lake Dweller’s Association, which must carry general liability and environmental damage insur-ance of $1million of each kind. Other terms and conditions also apply.
Remember the Lake Dwellers?
The grand-opening ceremony of Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library took place on Thursday, November 10, at the new library, located at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. The library is a joint project between Fort Bend County, the University of Houston System at Sugar Land, and Wharton County Junior College. The grand open-ing was officiated by Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert, who was joined by other county, uni-versity, and local officials.
The library sits on the University of Houston-System Sugar Land campus. The new library, constructed by E.E. REED Construction and designed by Bailey Architects of Houston, is a two-story building of 40,193 square feet, making it the third largest library in the system.
The library includes commu-
University Branch Library now open for business in Sugar Land
United States Marine Corps Lt. Col.Christopher Toland was presented a special proclamation on behalf of Missouri City. Lt. Col. Toland is the son of Pat and Ralph Toland, who have lived in Quail Valley for over 30 years. Shown l-r are: Mayor Allen Owen, Lt. Col. Toland, and Toland’s parents.
By Elsa MaxeyRight before coming home,
Lt. Colonel Christopher Toland, was busy demobilizing marines at Ellington Field. Once on home ground, he was presented a proc-lamation at a city council meet-ing by Mayor Allen Owen on behalf of Missouri City for his duty to country, while he visited his parents. “We have a young man who grew up in Quail Valley and is one of the 900 marines,” said Mayor Owen referring to Lt. Toland, who returned from Iraq among other marines that made it home to the Houston metro area.
Lt. Colonel Toland receives fitting recognition in time for Veteran’s Day
nity meeting rooms, study rooms, a puppet theater, and a computer lab for technology classes and general public use. Additional computers will be available for public use outside of the comput-er lab. The library has free WiFi
By LeaAnne Klentzman An inmate in the Texas
Department of Corrections, who was sentenced to death for killing a Harris County deputy sheriff, died in the Jester prison Unit off Harlem Road.
John Selvage, a 61 year old inmate, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Jester IV Unit after being transferred from Death Row in 2010 for ongoing psychi-atric treatment. Selvage was con-victed and sentenced to death for the July, 1979 for killing Harris
County Sheriff’s deputy Albert Garza, 48, during a jewelry store robbery in Houston.
According to reports, Selvage faced lethal injection at least five times but was spared by vari-ous stays of execution based on pleadings from his attorneys that he was mentally retarded thus making his conviction unconsti-tutional.
Selvage’s death remains under investigation thru the TDCJ; an autopsy was ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
Former death row inmate dies in Fort Bend prison
By LeaAnne Klentzman Saturday evening, around
7:30 p.m., a woman called 911 to report that a neighbor’s child had come to her home asking that she call 911. As the facts unfold-ed, dispatchers learned that the boy’s mother was being assaulted and they needed help. Needville police were dispatched to the call for an immediate response, which was just outside their jurisdiction in Fort Bend County.
Needville officer Chris Murphy was the first responder on the scene, according to Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Haenel. Haenel said when Murphy arrived at the
residence in the 14000 block of Hubenak Road, he saw Sherman Jones out-side the house with blood on his clothing. Murphy took
Jones into custody without alter-cation.
Sherman Jones, 50, was the husband to his victim, Saffaria Kay Jones, 30. Her lifeless body was found lying on the lawn in front of the home, said Haenel.
Sherman Jones
Needville man arrested for killing his wife
TOLAND, continued on page 11
NEEDVILLE, continued on page 11
This past week Sugar Land police responded to a local hospital to investigate an assault. Not one that arrived via the emergency medical route. Nooo!
This one occurred INSIDE the facility. Makes ya’ wonder.
According to reports, a staff member of the hospital was assaulted by a patient’s family member.
Again, ya gotta wonder, just exactly what kind of care do you think your relative is gonna
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Sad but true...has it really come to this?
DUMB
CRIMINALOF THE WEEK
SAD, continued on page 11
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N A T I O N W I D E EMERGENCY ALERT TEST. This should have been in last weeks’ column. Sorry about that! It will take place Wednesday, November 9th, 1 pm and will be that familiar emergency tone. Alert will be transmitted over radio and all television stations. Message? “This is a test.” Will last approximately 3 (three) min-utes. For more information on test go to: www.fcc.gov/pshs
W H Y Y O U R NEIGHBORHOOD WENT “DARK”. ( Thursday, Nov 3rd) The circuit that feeds that area had a tree fall and lock-out the circuit at 6:05am. Full power was restored 45 minutes later at 6:50am. (Information: Courtesy of Centerpoint)
MISSOURI CITY MOMS CLUB CHAPTER. For more information, contact: Lisa at 832-758-9154 OR [email protected]
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MISSOURI CITY INCREASES MOSQUITO SPRAYING. Special attention to locations where mosquitoes swarm. Homes 8:30 pm to 6 am. Parks, golf courses, tar-geted “concerns” begin at 7 pm. More information: www.missouricitytx.gov
FYI: GRASS SEED IN PARK. Several months ago the CITY Parks Dept sowed Bermuda seed in MacNaughton Park. Recent rains have encour-aged germination of the seeds. HALLELUJAH !!!
HELP A LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOP. Do you wish to display our country’s flag out-side your home on holidays? This troop will be responsible for “putting up” and “taking down”. They provide the “flag” and the
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Missouri City’s community-wide garage sale is just in time for the holidays
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Dozens of vendors will have a wide-variety of bargains at Missouri City’s Community-wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
If you plan to get a jump on holiday shopping, there will be plenty of items to choose from at Missouri City’s Community-wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. until noon at the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
Dozens of vendors will be offering bargains on clothes, shoes, artwork, furniture, home décor and plenty of hand-made arts and crafts. Be sure to bring your shopping list and be pre-pared to “shop ‘til you drop”.
For more information, please call 281-403-8637.
23rd Arts & Crafts Bazaar set for this weekendNew Hope Lutheran Church,
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The Bazaar supports organiza-tions throughout the community
such as ARC, Special Olympics and East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry.
For more info, see www.newhopelc.org or call New Hope Lutheran Church at 281 499 7611.
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Bev’s BurnerSome’s Hot, Some’s Not!
Like a thief in the night....A little understood amendment to the Texas Constitution was voted on in Fort Bend on Nov. 8 and the 16,215 people who voted on it did something that even the Attorney General of Texas was unable to do. They made sheriff candidate Craig Brady take down his signs like a thief in the night.
Fort Bend County Pct. 4 Constable Troy Nehls is purport-ed to be contemplating a run as sheriff of Fort Bend. Only prob-lem is, Nehls is currently serving as constable and when and if he officially announces he is run-ning for the sheriff’s office, he is considered to have automatically vacated his constable office IF he announces and has over one year left to serve. Since the election isn’t until November, 2012, that means he would not have a job
for the next year.New laws that went into effect
this year move up the deadline for signing up to run for an office to December instead of the old January deadline. This would have effectively kept Constable Nehls from running for sheriff if he wanted to keep his constable job until the election.
The Proposition 10 constitu-tional amendment increased the unexpired term time from one year to one year and 30 days. This means that Nehls can announce his intention to run by the dead-line and still keep his job for the next year and 30 days while campaigning.
Both Brady and Nehls put out signs urging voters to cast their ballots in a certain way. Nehls was ethically correct in his signs, using his name and urging only a
vote “for” the proposition. Brady used so much room on his sign putting his name and the ethically challenged “sheriff” on his sign and urging voters to vote “No” on the measure. Only problem was, there wasn’t a “No” on the ballot, just “for” or “against.”
But then no one ever said Brady was very smart. A bully, but not smart.
In Fort Bend, the vote to extend the length of the unexpired term to make it possible for a currently serving official to seek a new job, the Prop 10 vote, carried by 56.79%. The final vote was FOR 9,208 --AGAINST 7,007. Almost overnight the “No signs” disap-peared.
Since Deputy Brady had his undercover narc squad put out the signs in broad daylight, one can only suppose he used them to take the signs down after a resounding defeat.
The best Democrat ad.... Somebody needs to tell the Republicans to stop with the debates. Each new debate expos-es some new stupid people trick among the Republican contend-ers. It’s just plain embarrassing.
Rick Perry has early onset dementia with his memory prob-lems. Now we know why Perry refused to debate either Bill White or Kay Hutchinson during the Texas governor’s race. I guess we all have an idea there would have been a different outcome to that race had we known. (I always
knew. I asked you months ago if you had any buyer’s remorse. Five old men called and canceled their subscriptions after my com-ment. Punish me!)
Herman Cain displays comical ignorance and can only answer each question with 9-9-9. I sub-scribe to Bill Maher’s comment that Herman Cain proves that Republicans don’t like black men unless they are stupid.
Michele Bachmann has been hypnotized with her voice stuck in fingernail-on-the-blackboard mode. Michele isn’t stupid. There’s something else wrong with her. And she needs her medi-cation changed.
Mitt Romney’s magic under-wear is riding up and causing him to talk tough about Iran when neither he nor any of his five sons have ever served one day in any Armed Services, except maybe the Mormon requirement of one year of missionary service.
Newt Gringrich is surging in the polls, leading some to believe he is looking for another wife. Seems every time Newt does well, he walks out on his current wife.
Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman are the only two candidates who seem to have a lick of sense and they are trailing badly in the polls.
Yep, the best Democratic ads will be excerpts from the Republican debates. GOP Chairman Reince Priebus should pull the plug on future debates.
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Reader says Tea Party exposedDear Editor,
I want to congratulate the Star for publishing, “What if an honor killing happened in Sugar Land?” because it exposed the Sugar Land Tea Party’s idea of Justice
as, “Just Us!” Their whiney-butt jeremiad refused to concede that they purposely staged a divi-sively provocative Islamophobic event in a community with a raw wound from last June’s campaign smear--and a community poked back. As Garrison Keillor would say, “If you didn’t mean to go to Chicago, then why did you get on the train?”
Sincerely,Earl Divoky
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NOVEMBER 17Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild meets
Susan Cranshaw will be the speaker at the Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild on Thursday, November 17, 10:00 am., First United Methodist Church of Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd. Susan’s sig-nature stitching style is tiny, intricate patterns with contrasting threads over a variety of mix-and-match fabrics. The meeting is open to the public. For more
information, go to www.cpqg.org.Master Gardener Meeting
Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service to hear Bob Pierce, PhD speak on “Native American Gifts to the World.” The program will be held on November 17, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg. The program is free to all. No reservation required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
Afternoon book breakBook-lovers are invited to take a Book Break Thursday, November 17, George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond,12:00 noon, Room 2D. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a literary discussion of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf. The book club is free and open to the public. Call the library at 281-341-2677 for more information.
Intro computer classesFort Bend County Libraries’ Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, will present free, introductory computer classes this month.The “MS Word Survival Basics” class isThurs-day, November 17, beginning at 10:00 am. The “MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” is November 30,10:00 am.The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, reservations are required. To register call 281-238-2880.
BNI’s lunch time chapterIt’s Here! A new Business Network International (BNI) lunch time chapter is now forming in the Sugar Land area. Organizational meeting to take place on November 17, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land. Applications will be avail-able for membership consideration. Certain catego-ries may fill quickly! Cost $5. For more information, please contact Scott Bernstein at 713-787-9500.”Information session on guardianship/alternativesBrazos Bend Guardianship Services is hosting this session Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., George Memorial Library, Meeting Room 2B, 2nd floor, at 1001 Golfview, Richmond.The Information Session is designed for families who need information on obtaining legal guardianship of an incapacitated loved one. Alternative to guard-ianship will also be discussed. An attorney will be present to answer any legal questions related to guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. RSVP to: Kirk Monroe at 281-207-2320 or by e-mail: [email protected]
NOVEMBER 18Lake Olympia Garden Club meetsThe Lake Olympia Garden Club will gather Friday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m., Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse, 180 Island Blvd., Missouri City. Ashley Olmstead will speak. Guests and new members are always welcome. For more infor-mation, contact Jo Ann Keene, 281-438-2174 or [email protected].
NOVEMBER 19Family Game Day
Bring the whole family out and enjoy a fun afternoon together playing classic board games at Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge Road, Saturday, November 19, 1:30 pm, Meeting Room will be set up for Family Game Day. The activities are free and open for the public. For more infor-mation, call the branch library at 281-238-2140 or 281-341-2677.
Special book talkIf you love to read mysteries – whether they are fiction or true-crime novels – get “Booked for Murder” at a special book talk for mystery lov-ers at Missouri City Branch Library Saturday, November 19, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Meeting Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway.The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-238-2100.
Movie Under The MoonBring your family, friends and lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square, to the Plaza to enjoy a free Movie Under The Moon, Saturday, November 19, 7-9 p.m. Sponsored by Hilton Garden Inn.
SMSD’s Gobble Hobble Run, Walk, PushStafford MSD’s Gobble Hobble Run, Walk, and Push will be held Saturday, November 19, at 8:00 AM for runners and 8:45 AM for walkers. For additional information about the event, go to www.staffordmsd.org, email [email protected] or call 281-261-9219.
NOVEMBER 201st annual “Sugar Plum Tea Party”
The Missouri City Ballet presents the 1st Annual “Sugar Plum Tea” on Sunday, November 20t, 1:00 and 3:00 pm, at the Laeral Dance Academy, 6238 Hwy 6, Missouri City. Enjoy lunch with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and the Snow Queen All guests receive a keepsake photo taken on the magical Nutcracker sleigh. Tickets are $25 pp. Call: 281-969-7054, or purchase at LDA Studio or The Magnolia House at 6146 Hwy 6, Missouri City. www.missouricityballet.org
NOVEMBER 21Culinary book club meets
Sienna Branch Library will meet on Monday, November 21,1:30 pm, large conference, room 8411 Sienna Springs, Missouri City. The Culinary Book Club meets once a month, and different cooking genres are explored each month. Those attending are welcome to bring their own cook-books and recipes.The program is free and open to the public. For information 281-238-2900 or 281-341-2677.
NOVEMBER 27Photos with Santa
Bring the family to Sugar Land Town Square for a free holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1-5 p.m.
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ONGOINGThe Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or [email protected].
Brazos Crossing ChorusBrazos Crossing Chorus, a chap-ter of Sweet Adelines International, is recruiting new members. They
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meet every Monday night, 7 - 9:30 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, Rosenberg. If you love to sing this is the place for you! For more information contact Emma Kueck at 281-342-5857 or Debbie Thomas at 281-232-9293.
Exchange Club of Sugar LandThis club meets weekly every Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal, Sugar Land. Contact Mike Reichek 281-275-1145 for more information.
Divorce Care, a weekly support group
You’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Join them September 11 – December 4, 5:00pm, iThe Bridal Room, First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land, 281-980-7070.
CAREFORCEAssist a needy patient fly to treat-ment. Help CAREFORCE by donating Continental and United Airline frequent-flyer miles to help financially-needy patients fly to medical treatment. Your miles will expire in 2013 if left inac-tive. Donate at www.Continental.com or call Bob Jack at 281-261-6626. GOOGLE Caring Through The Miles for info.
Holidays in the PlazaCome celebrate the season at Sugar Land Town Square with a variety of Holiday-themed events, to be kicked off during the month. Visit www.SugarLandTownSquare.com for more details.
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By Elsa MaxeyTaste of Sugar Land…was
sweet and so much more! The extraordinary evening of food, entertainment, fun, and friendship this past Sunday at Safari Texas benefitted three Fort Bend Community Partners – Fort Bend Women’s Center, Fort Bend Family Promise, and East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry.
The 9th annual “Taste,” host-ed by members and friends of the First Presbyterian Church of
Sugar Land, “felt so good, peo-ple were happy and upbeat, and it kicked off the holiday sea-son,” said Steering Committee organizer Betty Verdino.
Rocky Mountain High, Choo-Choo Elegance, the five foot elephant, Texas sized par-ties and dream weekends were among the live auction pack-ages handled by Fort Bend’s popular auctioneer, Fort Bend County Commissioner James Patterson.
During the country’s eco-
The Grand Martha Stewart Dinner sponsored by Whole Foods Market of Sugar Land went to generous bidder Barbara Shelton for $2,000 dur-ing the Taste of Sugar Land event. Shown l-r are: Mike Yates Consuelo Haller, Barbara Shelton, and Martha Stewart.
Taste of Sugar Land about sharing the bountynomic recession, the charity organizations to benefit from the event “have become increas-ingly important to the individu-als and families they serve,” states Lee Shelton, Chairman of Taste of Sugar Land. His appreciation was extended to all the participating restaurants,
caterers, merchants, churches, musicians and the volunteers.
An “Eat with Pete” dinner (a/k/a) U.S. Congressman Pete Olson, and his wife, Nancy, is set at the Safari Texas Ranch on January 22, This item also stood out as one of the items. It too, will benefit the charities.
Proceeds from the event will help support families with chil-dren that are homeless, survi-vors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their chil-dren, and the funds will also help with a food pantry and assistance center.
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CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am the hub - 11:00am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am www.cumcsl.org
METHODIST CHURCH FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.fishersofmen.org Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am
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Staffordshire road work near completion
By Elsa MaxeyStaffordshire Road, cur-
rently under construction in Stafford, is expected to be “substantially completed” by the end of the year, accord-ing to City Engineer Charles Russell. He recently told city council that the work from U.S. 90A to Fifth Street would undergo a traffic flow swap, which took effect on Friday last week.
The traffic had been mov-ing both ways on the west side and it was swapped over to the east side of the road to allow construction on the other side. “The last piece of pavement, from First Street to Fifth Street,” he said, would represent the final part of the project.
Russell also said that a Staffordshire Road extension will be reviewed for fund-ing this week by the Texas Transportation Commission. Once the city gets the thumbs up for state fund-ing, he said Stafford would need to alert consulting firms about a request for proposals. That project timeline would call for having plans before December 2012, or the early
part of 2013, about three months before the project would be let, that is, adver-tised for bids.
For the U.S. 90A enhance-ments, Russell said he spoke to TxDOT this month and he anticipates the roadway to be finished the first quarter of 2012. He said the comple-tion time on the project was suspended because of issues having to do with the bases of the illumination poles. A change order involves their relocation and repair affect-ing about 12 of the light pole foundations. The city will be installing 20-25 poles on U.S. 90A. They will serve to enhance the city’s appear-ance, a project on that cor-ridor that started some two years ago transforming the look of the city.
Other current infra-structure improvements in Stafford include the con-struction underway on Dulles Avenue, also taking place in a portion of Sugar Land. “It seems like the traffic issues have calmed down,” said Russell, but if motorists can avoid the road, it is recom-mended that they do so.
Fort Bend ISD’s 2011 NCEA higher performing schools recognized
The National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA), a department of ACT, Inc., recognized Fort Bend ISD for having 12 schools in their district make the 2011 NCEA Higher Performing Schools List.
The following schools received the honor and Higher Performing (HP) recognition in the following areas:
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Schools are identified by two measures: consistent improve-ment in student achievement from previous years (growth) and/or absolute student achievement using the school’s Commended Performance results on the spring 2011 TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) test.
NCEA’s higher perform-ing methodology controls for school and student demo-graphics allow for an apples-to-apples comparison of school achievement and dem-onstrate that with the commit-ment of educators, all schools can have success no matter the zip code. NCEA provid-ed award certificates to each Higher Performing School and the district.
Voluntary water conservation continues in Sugar Land
Sugar Land continues to encourage voluntary water con-servation as the state continues to experience one of the worst droughts in Texas history.
Rainfall data collected at Sugar Land Regional Airport is well below last year’s average.
Sugar Land residents, home-owner associations and commer-cial properties are asked to limit outdoor irrigation to no more than two days a week; however, the following voluntary restric-tions have been lifted:
• The odd/even address schedule is no longer necessary.
• There are no longer time restrictions for watering; resi-dents may choose the time of day to water.
With weather forecasts pre-dicting very little precipitation during the normally wet winter and spring months, water provid-ers across the state are keeping restrictions in place to preserve the state’s water resources.
“Sustainable water sources are one of our top priorities,” said Water Resources Manager Colleen Spencer. “Even though the City has secured adequate resources to meet demands and adhere to future subsidence dis-trict regulations that will limit groundwater withdrawals, water conservation should be a top pri-ority for all of us.”
For more information on the city’s voluntary irrigation restrictions, call the Sugar Land Utilities Department at (281) 275-2450.
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At the time of his passing, he was an executive assistant for The Balzer Companies, a strategic business development firm. He will be greatly missed for his hard work and wonderful spirit. He also enjoyed teaching, especially the learning impaired. Regan was an active member in The Tea Party from its inception and was active politically in ral-lies and Tea Party activities. He was also a gun advocate and a member of the NRA,
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By Sean Wolfson
Well folks, both teams, Elkins Knights and Dulles Vikings got
absolutely blown off the play-off map last weekend. Pearland looked like the state champion that they are and sent Elkins pack-ing in Alvin, and Clear Springs ate Dulles at Pasadena Memorial stadium.
Here are my picks for best players, coaching, and other nota-bles in the district this year. Coach
of the year- Barry Abercrombie, Hightower - they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. Lineman of the year- Shalom O. of Kempner. He will be play-ing on your TV next year on Saturday afternoons. He’s one of the best in the U.S. and the best chance FBISD has out of this year’s class to go Pro. QB of the year - Jake Burkhalter of Elkins, with Kyle Coulter of Travis, com-ing in a close 2nd. Running Back of the year- Demarcus Cobb of
Clements. Wide Receiver of the year- Chance Allen of Elkins. LB of the year- Myklebust of Austin. Defensive MVP- Corey Thompson of Elkins.
I’ve been watching FBISD football since 1988 and here is what needs to be done in order to get this talented group of kids to the next level. FBISD needs to pay their coaches more in order to attract and keep quality coach-es. The moment a FBISD coach has success, he is out the door,
recruited by another district who is paying him more.
Fort Bend has never fully grasped how important the les-sons taught in sports are to a young person. I remember going to play tennis tournaments for Clements back in 1990-94 and the district gave us 5 bucks a day to eat on. Really?
They also need to put grass or field turf on the 2 main stadiums to attract better talent to play our
boys in preseason. Astro turf is the cheapest thing money can buy and is like playing on cement. Kids break bones, etc., way to easily. I’ve watched it over and over.
Congrats to all the FBISD foot-ball teams on a great season. I’m thrilled to cover you guys. See you next season. I wish all of you a very happy and healthy holiday season with family and friends.
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The Sugar Land Skeeters announced the start of the“Name Your Mascot” contest
“Our mascot is a character that will always be with us, whether it is the preseason, postseason or off season,” said Christopher Hill, Skeeters Vice-President for Business Development. “Our mascot will stay with us forever and will become the face of the organization in the community. When people see our mascot out and about, they will think Sugar Land Skeeters.”
The mascot will be named by the children of Sugar Land and surrounding communi-ties. Children must go online to the team website (www.SugarLandSkeeters.com) and download a form to color and submit to the organization. Forms will also be available at the Pro Shop located in Sugar Land Town Center. Kids ages 13 and younger are encouraged to write-in their favorite name for the new mascot.
The winner of the contest will be named President of the Kroger Kids Club for the 2012 season. The President will receive honor-ary membership in the Kroger Kids Club as well as four tick-ets to the historic opening day game on April 26, 2012. The con-test will run from now through November 25.
The mascot was created by Dave Raymond of Raymond Entertainment Group. Raymond pioneered the field of sports mas-cots with his innovative inhabi-tation of the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. He was the original Phanatic, and his vision and performance skill spawned a revolution in the mascot industry.
StarTex Power Field will play host to a multitude of other sport-ing events including football, soc-cer, lacrosse, cheerleading and band competitions, as well as
concerts, group outings and scout sleepovers. Fixed-seat stadium capacity is approximately 6,200 for baseball, plus additional lawn and standing room only tickets. StarTex Power Field has a capac-ity of over 10,000 in concert con-figuration.
The Skeeters may be reached atwww.SugarLandSkeeters.com or by calling 281-240-HITS (4487), and on Facebook (face-book.com/SugarLandSkeeters) and Twitter (@SL_Skeeters).
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OFFICE (281) 242-6200
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THE HILL: Charming 3 bedroom historical home on the water. Plenty of storage. Be close to new Skeeters ball field. $249,000. Call Donna Dagley (832)450-9430 (603MS)
ARLENE ROLSEN
CRS, Realtor
281.414.8400 www.arlenerolsen.com
Selling Ft. Bend’s finest homes since 1985.
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4607 KITTY HOLLOW DRLake OLympia
4/2.5/2 home, rich & inviting interior, hand-scraped wood floors, huge back yard.Deborah Breuleux $179,900
8902 GAUGE HOLLOWRichmOnd
4/3.5/2 home, oversized lot, granite kitchen, butler’s pantry, wrought iron banisters.Wendy Mottern $209,900
1419 WATERSIDE VILLAGEWateRside ViLLage
Lovely 3/2/2 one story, plantation shutters, freize carpet, ceramic tile, split plan.Sharon Kaye $149,900
5830B FM 723RichmOnd
Stunning acreage, prime location, road frontage, mature pecan trees, creek portion.Mike Martin $1,500,000
1926 CHEYENNE RIVERFiRst cOLOny
Lovely 4/2.5/2 home, formals, spacious master suite, back yard oasis, extra storage.Nell Osborn $195,000
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Elegant 5+/3.5/2 Newmark, formals, hardwoods, granite island kitchen, pool.Joan Berger $415,000
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SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard, pool, & spa. Two story living area, wood floors, island kitchen with sub-zero, & wetbar with icemaker. Recent carpet, & roof in 00’. Dual staircases. Master suite with large exec. bath. Large utility room, gameroom up,& study down w/built-ins. Sought after Clements H.S.! $539,900 (66PW)
PECAN GROVEOwner transferred! Very open, w/ high ceilings. Large family room w/ tile flooring-open dining area, or great for a pool table! Large kitchen w/ tile flooring-Large master w/ granite countertops in bath-garden tub, w/ separate shower. This is a 1.5 story home, w/ all rooms down except a fantastic gameroom/mancave upstairs!This home is wonderful for entertaining! 2 year old terracotta roof also! Great backyard! $169,900 (1310PL)
Southwest281-491-1776
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
JOELLA MULLIS
281-507-6810281-491-1776
• Multi Million Dollar Producer
• President’s Club• Hall of Fame
• Over $10 Million Sold in ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10
SIENNA PLANTATIONFabulous Meritage, only lived in 4 months! Tons of upgrades, at no cost! Lot that backs to wooded reserve, no neighbors! Granite in kitchen & master! Wood flrs, butlers pantry, covered patio, & stainless appl. Media room, gameroom, & full bath upstairs, everything else is down! Kitchen is open to living, great for entertaining! Stone FP, sprinkler system, & the list goes on! Owner transferred! Close to fitness center & pool! Large B.yard! $259,900 (11431BB)
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony! Many updates include granite countertops,stainless appliances, tile floors and much more. Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus study.Sought after schools, and neighborhood! So convenient to EVERYTHING! $304,900 (26HE)
QUAIL VALLEYWow! Absolutely gorgeous! Updated! Corner lot with 3 car garage and fabulous, oversized backyard paradise! Large pool and spa, patio, plus deck, surrounded by trees! Updates include granite countertops in kitchen, and remodelled baths, tile floors and backsplashes. Master carpet replaced along with roof, heaters, duct work, appliances, A/C down. $209,900 (3803WV)
BONBROOK PLANTATIONBeautiful 1 Story Home ON THE LAKE! 4th Bedroom or Gameroom/Bonus Rm. 10 Foot Ceilings,Plenty of closet space. Oversized Master Bedroom with Lake View, Large Master Bath with Garden Tub and Seprate Shower. Huge Master Closet!! Kitchen for the Chef with additional Butler’s Pantry both with 42’ Cabinets. $219,900 (835AV)
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www.ftbendproperties.comPEARLAND • over 3/4 acre with historic Heights home that has tons of updates. Located at end of cul-de-sac. Front and rear porches. Beautiful hardwoods thru-out.(4910CE)
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JUST REDUCEDSEDONA CREEK • Over 3500 sq ft. Large living, den and gameroom. Island kitchen has lots of storage and counterspace. Beautiful upgrades. Gameroom is approx 36x17 and could also be a media room. Master down. (2931KE)
4/2.5/2 • $169,900
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 • $349,900
JUST REDUCEDWOODSTREAM • 3/2.5/2-perfect for family & entertaining. Large fam-ily room and separate dining room. Island kitchen with lots of cabinets. Master down with executive master bath. Gameroom up. Lots of updates. Clements High School
3/2.5/2 • $199,900
COMING SOONNEW LISTINGPLANTATION CREEK • Wonderful home w/upgrades. Ceramic Tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast room, living & dining rooms, master & master bath. High ceil-ings open up floorplan. Living room, din-ing room, den & gameroom are spacious. Master down. Covered patio. (4410RI)
3-4/2.5/2 • $169,900
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND!Almost 3100sqft! 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, both formals, gameroom and master down. Over $42K in upgrades/improvements. All bedroom furniture stays & Fridge & pool table too. Free home warranty. Big culdesac lot. Priced to go in the $270’s.
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LANDParadise heated diving pool & spa! Huge culdesac lot! 4 bedrooms & gameroom, Totally updated over $50K. 2 story living very open plan. Priced to go fast in the $270’s.
WATERSIDE ESTATES/GRANDPARKWAY AREA!
Built in 2005! Original owners! 3 bedrooms & study! Open plan with tile thru out gourmet kitchen. great culdesac street Free home warranty. $150’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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SUGAR LAND!Almost 5000 sqft! 2 story home with 5 bedrooms( 2 bedrooms down) 4.5 baths. Gameroom, study & Media room. 3 car garage! 2 covered patios and courtyard. Big Lots! Under construction.Call for details and representation.
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SIENNA PLANTATIONAdorable David Weekly 2 story home built in 2005. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath mast down and gameroom up. Also study down. Culdesac street. Shows like a model home. Priced at $170’s.
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Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life!!
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WOW – Custom 1 story w/ over 3800 sq.ft. & 5 car garage on 1 acre tract!! 4 bedrooms, 2/1 baths, both formals plus den. Island kitchen. All with great backyard and Pool views. Split plan, HUGE gameroom. 2 car attached garage w/ extra (A/C’d) room above for storage. 3 car detached with full 2nd story that can be finished out as another room or just used as-is for storage! MLS# 58740103 $395,000. (5222CH)
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SIENNA – Big 5 bedroom home on corner lot of cul-de-sac street & NO back neighbors!! Beauti-ful wood floors in entry, study & dining. Oversized den w/custom faux paint. Island kitchen w/ granite counters. Master suite down. Huge gameroom & 4 big bedrooms up. Oversized faux flagstone patio for hosting those family BBQ’s. Short walk to fit-ness center, pool & playground. MLS# 23936642 $259,000. (10527CA)
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QUAIL VALLEY – Beautifully maintained and updated one story with pool!! 4 bed, 2 baths. Granite kitchen counters, recent appliances, tile flooring w/granite insets. Updated master w/French doors to pool, tiled shower, counter top. Master bath handicap access. Wood floor-ing in den and dining. Recent carpet, roof-2011. A real Beauty! $162,000. MLS# 77367878 (4002WV)
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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)
• 5 BEDROOMS •
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 $185,900 (3530TI)
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STAR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
W.C.R. / ABWA / SWAPEN
Becky FaustABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI
713-828-9007RE/MAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 • Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
HERITAGE COLONYBeautiful 1 story with new paint, carpet, tile. Big island kitchen, lots of storage, formal dining, high ceilings, corner lot, great master & bath with separate tub & shower. For sale at $219,500 & for lease at $1,895. Austin Pkwy Elem., First Colony Middle. (4642BB)
QUAIL VALLEY EAST 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with formals, granite kitchen counters, tile backsplash, some laminate flooring down. Short sale needs some work. $84,500. Master down with attached office/computer room, big closet.(3243HG)
QV: Nicely updated 4/2/2 one story with screened-in sunroom, beautifully landscaped, sprinklers, granite counters, updated stainless appliances, updated flooring, master shower. Lots of storage, built-ins. Replaced windows, Plantation shutters, formal dining, big family room, only $149,000! (3219LC)
LAKE OLYMPIA5/4.5/3 • $399,900
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Located on cul-de-sac in a gated community. Hi ceilings, open, light, & bright floor plan. 4/2/2. $199,000
ORCHARD LAKE ESTATES3322THLarge den, opens to kitchen. 3 bed rooms, Study, formal dining 2 full &1 powder room. Spacious master suite. $332,300
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SUSHILA PATELSushila Patel has been representing clients in the Houston area w/their Real Estate needs for over 15 years. Sushila considers Real Estate a unique & rewarding career. Her work is not just for profit – she develops long-term relationships w/many of her clients, & treats every transaction w/professionalism. Sushila’s repeat customers and referrals are confident in her ability to assist them in their Real Estate needs.
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Prudential Gary Greene Launches Multicultural DivisionPrudential Gary Greene,
REALTORS announced today the launch of its Multicultural-International Real Estate Division. The Division has been established to service the cultural and lan-guage nuances of Houston’s rap-idly growing multicultural popu-lation.
“With the Asian and Hispanic population growing at three times the rate of the traditional home-buying population, there is a need to accommodate the cul-tural and language traditions of this home-buying segment,” said Mark Woodroof, partner with Prudential Gary Greene.
The launch of the Multicultural Division will be the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind set in motion by any real estate brokerage in Houston.
“We have designed the
Multicultural Division to help meet the client’s needs by analyz-ing demographic changes, under-standing purchasing behavior and recognizing life cycle stages. Our goal is to reach this con-sumer base with impactful and culturally correct service,” said Cathy Trevino, director of the Multicultural Division.
The official launch of the Multicultural Division will kick off with a “Fiesta Patrias” cel-ebration on September 16, Mexican Independence Day, from 11:00am – 12:30pm at the Lakeshore Recreation Center, 15909 Harbour Light Drive, Houston, 77044.
For more information about Prudential Gary Greene’s Multicultural Division, please contact Cathy Trevino at 713-516-6331 or [email protected].
Houston Association of Realtors® achieves a ‘Technology Trifecta’Fresh on the heels of its
Android application launch, the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) is now making its acclaimed prop-erty search app available for the iPad. As with the Android app and the iPhone app before it, this latest app extends the wide range of innovative fea-tures that are available on the Association’s popular HAR.com website to the iPad screen.
“The popularity of the iPad made developing an app for that device a no-brain-er,” said Carlos P. Bujosa, HAR Chairman and VP at Transwestern. “Starting with the iPhone app last year, the Android app that we introduced in September and now the iPad app, the HAR technology team has done a masterful job of making the property search tools that millions of real estate consumers use on HAR.com available to portable devices. We see this as a technology trifecta.”
The HAR.com iPad app allows consumers and HAR members alike to search for homes for sale or lease any-where throughout greater Houston area. Consumers can
rely on the award-winning resi-dential property search engine to find a home, bookmark list-ings and view their property search history.
One of the most impor-tant features of the HAR.com apps is that they allow HAR members who subscribe to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—the database for prop-erty listings—to access MLS data, their leads, listings and their brokerages’ listing inven-tory. MLS subscribers will also have access to Agent Full Report, Property Archive Report, Showing Instructions, Days on Market and Tax Profile Report.
The 2010 launch of the iPhone application represented the first time an MLS provided access to a portable device. This was a significant boon to REALTORS®, as it enabled them to quickly and easily access property data while on the go.
Consumers and HAR mem-bers using the HAR.com mobile app enjoy the following features:
• Award-winning residential property search engine to find homes for sale or lease in the
greater Houston area.• Wide range of search filters
such as by proximity, price, square footage and more.
• Maps that automatically refresh to display listings when one pans/moves across the map surface.
• MLS listing information that is updated every 15 min-utes.
• Most comprehensive list-ing details include price, room dimensions, interior and exte-rior features, open house sched-ule and more.
• Easy slide-through photo galleries for each listing (includes up to 16 photos).
• Enhanced Google mapping with Street View.
• Ability to bookmark favor-ite listings.
• Ability to view a history of searches.
• Ability to quickly and eas-ily contact the listing agent or broker.
The app also features a con-sumer feedback button as part of HAR’s commitment to pro-vide tools and services that best serve consumer needs.
More than 200,000 consum-ers are currently registered through HAR.com to receive updates about active property listings that are of interest to them. More than 1.2 million consumers rely on HAR.com for Houston-area real estate information and account for 1.5 billion hits each month to the website.
To download the free HAR.com iPad app, visit the iTunes store and search for “HAR.com.” For all HAR mobile ini-tiatives, go to www.har.com/mobile.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 17, 11:30 a.m.Sweetwater Country Club
RSVP: [email protected]
HAR Monthly Luncheon
www.garygreene.com
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
SILVER RIDGE – Gorgeous waterfront retreat on 1.4-acres. Hardwood flrs, cozy sunrm, island kitchen, brkfast bar & butler’s pantry. 2-story den w/soaring ceilings & floor to ceiling windows overlooks tropical pool/spa. Spacious master w/sitting area, master bath w/Jacuzzi & lrg frameless shower, 3-car garage. Ideal home for relaxing & entertaining! $450,000 Theresa Christian 281-804-7178 (3911EL)
SIENNA – Gorgeous & move-in ready, updated with all the bells & whistles, pool/spa, close to elementary/pre-school. Granite isl kit, security cameras, study w/French drs or media rm/4th bdrm w/surround sound, lrg master retreat, den flow to gorgeous backyard paradise! Home warranty incld. Don’t Miss! $255,000 Lisa Odegard 281-620-9676 (3914LA)
NEW LISTING
NEWPOINT ESTATES – Country living w/city convenience. Stunning home on heavily wooded 4.5-acres w/abundant wildlife. Zoned to Sienna schools. Limewstone FP, Saltillo tile, open kitchen w/Bosch cooktop & dshwshr, Jenn-aire fridge & granite cntrs, oversized 3-car garage w/huge room & full bath above. Don’t Miss!! $499,000 Peggy Horton 713-206-4905 (1710MC)
THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE?Contact me for a Private Interview
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from True The Vote organiza-tion on Friday November 18, at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel at 13213 SW Freeway, Sugar Land from 11 am to 1 pm . A light lunch will be served.
An RSVP is requested for those who plan to eat. Meet and greet starts at 11:00 am and the meeting will begin promptly at 11:30 am. To RSVP contact President Cindy Bond at 281-980-5719 (home), 281-435-3547 (cell), or [email protected].
Alan will give an overview of the True the Vote program--its origins, its success last year, its current status, and the plans for the 2012 election season. He is President and CEO of The Quest Business Agency and Mr. Vera served five years in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger. He attained the rank
of Captain and received n u m e r o u s individual and unit awards and citations. He gradu-ated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola
University in New Orleans, where he also received many academic, leadership and military honors, includ-ing Distinguished Military Graduate.
Spirit of Freedom Republican Women PAC meets on the third Friday of the month at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel at 13213 SW Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478. For more information about more upcoming events visit our website at www.spirit-offreedomwomen.com
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Photo provided by Lakeview Elementary School
Shown delivering a wagon of pumpkins to a customer’s car is LVE stu-dent, Kyler Ross.
Opening day of the Farmers Market at Imperial, presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, was a success for young Lakeview Elementary School (LVE) vendors, who raised more than $700 from the sale of their market merchan-dise.
As a fundraiser for their school, the students joined their parents and members of the LVE staff in setting up a pump-kin patch and school booth from which they sold popcorn, lem-onade and other items to people visiting the market. Their booth became a popular hangout for some as evident by the long lines of patrons waiting to pur-chase their merchandise.
The LVE group sold out of lemonade within the first two hours of the event, and then relied on the sale of pumpkins to further support their fundraiser. By the end of the day, the group had sold 73 pumpkins from its pumpkin patch!
Lakeview Elementary Students take part in Opening Day at Farmers Market Photo courtesy of Missouri City
Pictured from left: David Wallace; Ray Aguilar, Oyster Creek Manor’s executive director; Mayor Owen; Costa Bajjali; and Jeni Scarborough, the facility’s community relations director.
On behalf of City Council, Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen welcomed Oyster Creek Manor to the commu-nity at the Thursday, Oct. 27 building dedication for the assisted living and memory care facility. The building is the first phase in a project created by Wallace Bajjali Development Partners.
“Missouri City is an ideal location for this mixed-use
transitional living develop-ment,” said Mayor Owen, noting that it will also include an independent living facil-ity, premier active-adult patio homes and commercial parcels. “As our population ages and as grandparents determine they want to be closer to their children here in Missouri City, this over-all project of Wallace-Bajjali provides an ideal option.”
Oyster Creek Manor welcomed to Missouri City community
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Lt. Colonel Toland receives fitting recognition in time for Veteran’s Day
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Frank Davis Jr., who organizes and participates in the game each year.
Haenel said this year Fort Bend Christian Academy will be on hand to provide entertainment and cheerleaders from Travis High School and Kempner High School will add spark to the event.
This event, better known as the Battle of the Bend, is more than a football game. It is an opportunity for the law enforcement officers who serve the citizens of Fort Bend County interact with the children of our area with a posi-tive experience with police and
classes for adults. Patrons may learn computer basics such as how to use a computer, how to search the Internet, and how to use Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The University Branch Library will utilize Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in its check-out system. This fea-ture is built in to the outside and inside book drops, and enables items to be automatically checked in as they are returned in the book
She succumbed to multiple stab wounds reportedly inflicted by her husband. Haenel said that all four children who lived in the home were present when the attack took place. The children range in age from 6 to 11 years old.
After his arrest, Sherman Jones was taken to Oak Bend Medical Center for treatment of super-ficial wounds and a fit for jail slip before being booked into the county jail. Jones was denied bail at the time he was booked into jail.
Lt. Col Tolan served several tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, also other battle grounds. Back here, he attended Fort Bend ISD schools and graduated from Dulles High School in 1988. He then went on to earn a B.S. degree in political science from Texas A&M University with a minor in marketing.
Commissioned in 1995 in the United States Marine Corps, Lt. Col. Toland spent four years on active duty, continued his ser-vice and now serves as a reserve officer. Lt. Col. Toland has been a platoon commander, company executive officer, company com-mander and he is currently the Executive Officer of The Lone Star Battalion, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment headquartered at Ellington Field in Houston.
His training includes the completion of numerous mili-tary schools. In 2005, Lt. Col. Toland conducted a seven month combat deployment to Anbar Province in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and
get after you’ve assaulted their caregiver? What’s next … haz-ardous duty pay for hospital staff-ers? Like the bills are not high enough already!
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sheriff’s deputies. Festivities will begin at noon
with interactive activities for kids, such as moonwalks, face paint-ing and more. Admission to the game is free with a donation of a newly purchased, unwrapped toy. Monetary gifts will be used to purchase of new toys to be distributed.
For more information, con-tact Deputy Frank J. Davis Jr. at [email protected] or call 281-652-7761.
In closing, Haenel thanked the community for their continued support in helping make a differ-ence in the life of a child of Fort Bend County.
drop. The University library has self-check machines with RFID technology in the Circulation (check-out) department, and in the Adult Services department, and Youth Services departments.
The hours of operation for the new branch library will be as fol-lows: Monday, 12:00 noon - 9:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Friday, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm; and Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. The library will be closed on Sundays.
For more information, call the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
he recently returned from a seven month deployment to Helmand Province in sup-port of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He has also participated in annual training exercises in Morocco, Ghana, and various U.S. bases-- Quantico Marine Corps Base, Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Hood, Camp Bullis, Camp Pendleton, Bridgeport Mountain Warfare Training Center, Naval Air Station Falon, and Hawthorne Army Depot.
Lt Col. Toland is a recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2), and the NATO Non-Article 5 Medal.
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To Whom It May Concern, If anyone is related to or has information on the whereabouts of the Representative of Francisco Durand a/k/a Francisco Duran, please immediately contact Bellard Law offices at (337) 783-2992 at Crowley, Louisiana. Francisco Durand a/k/a Duran was a resident of Missouri City, Texas and was killed in an automobile accident in the Parish of Acadia, Louisiana, in May, 2010.
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Golf tournament slated for March 2012 to benefit “Hope for Three”Blessed Be, Hope for Three,
a non-profit that focuses on raising community awareness and providing educational and financial support to families with children diagnosed with autism and related disorders, is pleased to have been chosen as one of four charitable organiza-tions that will benefit from the 2012 Golf for Greater Houston (GFGH) tournament. The event will be held on March 26 at the Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land.
“Hope for Three’s mission of providing hope to families affected by autism, through education and financial assis-tance matches GFGH’s goal of driving change and improving quality of life in the Greater Houston area through educa-tion and community outreach.” - John Schanck, GFGH 2012 Steering Committee Chairman
Formerly known as Golf for Fort Bend, GFGH is orga-nized by employees of Fluor Corporation. Since the tourna-ment’s inception in 2008, it has given more than $340,000 to the local community. Other charities that will benefit from the 2012 event are the ARC of Fort Bend, Casa de Esperanza, and The Children’s Assessment Center.
“As employees of Fluor, we strive to make a sustainable impact where we live and work through community engage-ment, employee volunteerism and philanthropic initiatives ... As this event continues to grow, through the help of the event sponsors and Fluor employees, we can feel confident that we are making a lasting impression on the Greater Houston area. Hope for Three is certainly a worthy charitable organization to receive a portion of the funds realized from GFGH 2012.” – John Dempsey, Fluor Senior Vice President and GFGH 2012 Executive Committee
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how you can provide help and create hope for families battling autism, call 1-800-317-0787 or visit www.hopeforthree.org.
Playing December 2 - December 18“Little Women: The Musical” rings in holiday season in Sugar Land
Queen Theatre’s debut production, Treasure Island, wowed Fort Bend theatre-goers earlier this autumn. Now Queen Theatre presents Little Women: The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic novel chronicling the sisters of the March family – Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy.
“The community’s response to Treasure Island was so tre-mendous,” said Executive Director Erika Waldorf. “We feel like Little Women is our holiday gift to Fort Bend. We’ve added some really spe-cial touches, including a live orchestra. Our hope is that fam-ilies will take time out of their frenzied holiday preparations to enjoy a live performance of this American classic.”
Local actresses Katie Harrison, Riley Branning, Pamela M. Moore and Jessica Griffin will play Jo, Amy, Meg and Beth, respectively. A com-plete cast list is available at www.queentheatre.org/#/meet-the-cast/.
In keeping with the spirit of giving during the holiday sea-son, Sugar Land kindergartener Addie Doss will be at each of the Sunday matinee perfor-mances of Little Women as part of her campaign to raise money to fight cancer. “I believe that some people can help cancer,” says Addie, “and I’m one of them.” Visit www.queenthe-atre.org to watch a video of this remarkable little girl talking about her mission.
Little Women: The Musical
will run from December 2nd through December 18th. Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Visit www.queen-theatre.org for ticketing infor-mation.
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MULTI FAMILY SALE. Saturday, Nov. 19th, 9am - 3pm. 12942 Jebbia (be-tween Mula and Airport) Stafford. Furniture, deco-rations and lots more!
MULTI-FAMILY GA-RAGE SALE. Childrens clothes, toys, furniture and electronics. 1727 Shoreline Dr. Missouri City. 11/17, 11/18 & 11/19. 7 a.m. - noon.
QUAIL VALLEY ESTATE SALE. Thursday 11-17-11 thru Saturday 11-19-11. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 3219 La Costa off Cartwright and W. Pebble Beach. Full house, antiques, quality furniture, fine chi-na from France and Dan-ube 200 + pieces, crys-tal, silver, Depression Glass, rugs, lamps, old pie safe Primitives, full kitchen, old pottery, Van Briggle, Roseville and McCoy, clothing, Christ-mas, stainless refrigera-tor, W/D, garage and lots more. Everything priced to sell. CASH ONLY. Troy. 713-480-7605
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The 3rd annual Pet Food Drive that will be taking place at all Houston area Whole Foods loca-tions on November 19. The com-munity is encouraged to donate pet food to Rescue Bank, which is a pet food bank that supports over 80 rescue groups. They will also have adoptables on hand at all locations looking for homes.
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Connor Teykl, Short Stop from Kempner High School, signs a Letter of Intent with Rice University to play baseball. Teykl led the Cougars last year to the playoffs with a .467 average while hitting six home runs. He is the son of Brian and Tibby Teykl of Sugar Land, and the grandson of Marion and Shirley Teykl of Needville and Patsy Harris of Sugar Land. With Teykl are his parents and Coach Marcus Jones.
Letter of Intent signed by Connor Tekyl
Paris Junior College base-ball player Michael Medina has signed to continue his playing career with Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. The left-handed pitcher is from Sugar Land, and a graduate of Dulles High School. Earlier this year he was selected to the 2011 Texas/New Mexico Junior College Coaches Association All-
Star Team. “Michael has been a solid
member of our pitching staff”, says PJC Baseball Coach Deron Clark, “and I have high expecta-tions for his performances this Spring. I am excited about his opportunities at Prarie View A&M and I know they will be pleased with the person they have signed.”
Paris Junior College baseball player Michael Medina signs to continue his playing career with Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, as PJC Baseball Coach Deron Clark looks on.
Monday, November 28, is the official Tree Lighting event in Stafford to be held at the Stafford Centre starting at 7 p.m.
The colors will be posted by the Stafford High School ROTC, and the event features will include performances by
the Stafford Middle and High School Choirs, and the arrival of Santa Claus.
Refreshments will be served in the Centre’s ballrooms. The Tree Lighting event is co-spon-sored by the City of Stafford and the Stafford Historical Society.
Stafford’s Christmas Tree Lighting event is Nov. 28
Sugar Land native signs to play baseball for Prairie View A&M
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Thursday, November 24, through Sunday, November 27, in obser-vance of the Thanksgiving holi-day.
Regular library hours will resume on Monday, November 28.
Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renew-ing books or placing holds, down-
loading e-books, or using the research databases.
For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
Libraries to close for Thanksgiving holidays
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The wrapping room was filled with excitement as volun-teers from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Sugar Land Rotary, and George Ranch High School students now beautiful-ly wrapped donated collection boxes that will be located at all Fort Bend ISD schools and at schools in Lamar Consolidated ISD from November 13. Businesses are encouraged to request collection boxes as well. For more information, or to request a collection box for your place of business, email [email protected].
Santa’s Exchange is made possible through a collabora-tion with the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Sugar Land Rotary, Fort Bend Exchange,
Fort Bend ISD and Lamar CISD schools and area busi-nesses that collect toys for area economically disadvan-taged children during the holi-day season. Local businesses and community service orga-nizations also make financial contributions to the project to make the holidays brighter for these wonderful young people in need. Last year alone, 3,500 children received over 10,000 gifts through this project.
Co-Chairs for the event include John Robson – Exchange Club of Sugar Land and Steve Weathered – Sugar Land Rotary. “This is a great program, because it targets Fort Bend children and families in need,” said Steve Weathered.
Pictured at the wrapping party are George Ranch High School students helping wrap boxes to use at schools to collect gifts for Santa’s Exchange.
It’s a wrap!Santa’s Exchange collection boxes are wrapped and ready to collect toys
Lexington Creek Elementary School is very proud of the stu-dents elected to serve on student council.
Student council is an extra-curricular activity for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. It serves to engage students in learning about democracy and leadership.
The purpose of the student council is to organize activities that will benefit the school, com-
Shown left to right are: Kyle Salonga,Secretary of Council; Emiliano Salinas, Vice President; Dhilan Taneja, President; and Historian, Annie Wu.
Student council members and officers announced at Lexington Creek Elementarymunity and students. The mem-bers will work to make our school a better place to learn and to actively participate in the demo-
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are: President – Dhilan Taneja; Vice President – Emiliano
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The West Sugar Land Elite Team "Shockers" played 17 games this season. They played Saturday 11/12/11 against First Colony Knights and won, Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. against Sugar Land Cyclones and won, then at 2 o'clock on Sunday they played against First Colony Outlaws and lost. These boys have put their heart and soul into these games. The coaches have really devoted a lot of time into teaching these kids the art and sportsmanship of baseball. Shown standing from left to right are coaches Michael Golden, David Blanchette, Jason Councill, Andy Dewese, and Wade Watassek! Standing in front of coaches are Ryan Watassek, Andrew Dewese, Adyan Jamal, Hunter Blanchette, Zane Councill, and Will liner. Kneeling are Cade Climie, Harrison Golden, Chris Catalfamo, Jordan Hall, and Caden Hyatt!
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As the song goes, “Santa Claus is coming to town” -- Town Square that is!
Merry and jolly holiday spirits will come to Sugar Land Town Square as the city celebrates its 9th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5-8 p.m. Mayor James Thompson and Santa Claus will unite once again to light the City’s 40-foot Christmas tree to kick off the holiday season among a crowd of thousands who will be treat-ed to a very special and top secret surprise from the Sugar Land Skeeters.
This amazing event will have festive and free activi-ties for the entire family to enjoy, such as holiday photos with Santa, elf karaoke, holiday performances, several craft sta-tions and much more!
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performances by Sugar Land Super Star winner Erica Marks, Jr.; Sugar Land Super Star winner Lexi Stavinoha; local school groups and organiza-tions; and several community choirs. Holiday stilt walkers and other walk-around charac-ters will roam the square.
The event is free and open to the public. A free shuttle service will run from Mercer Stadium, 16403 Lexington Blvd., to Sugar Land Town
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