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August 24 deadline set for Stafford council seat filing down due to personal family and career reasons. Biamonte states that the city, under its home rule charter, must fill the position in a special election, which will be held Nov. 2. The council position’s term expires in May 2011. She said the city charter requires City Council to call the special election. There are no reports of Stafford having any other item on the November ballot. The Stafford city secretary

Sugar Land passes new ordinances with fines Littering, elimination and playing loud music from vehicle now fined By Elsa Maxey Three new items classified as public offenses will now be fined in Sugar Land in accordance with adopted city ordinance changes. If someone intentionally or knowingly places any solid waste on public property, that person can be cited and fined. In other words, no littering is allowed as per local law.

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By Elsa Maxey Any resident in Stafford that is interested in running for the vacant city council seat has until Tuesday, Aug. 24 to file an application, according to City Secretary Bonnie Biamonte. Jeff Smith, who was elected to serve on the Stafford City Council in May 2004, resigned this past April and left the position unfilled. Former councilman Smith, who lived in Stafford for 20 years, served four terms on city council and stepped

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The modified ordinance also makes it a violation to urinate or defecate on public property or in a public place such as a street, sidewalk, park, plaza, or a parking garage. This is also considered bodily elimination and it is against the law in many places, and now in Sugar Land, too. The third ordinance change deals with loud music from vehicles. Previously there was a section that addressed it only with respect to residential areas. A revision to the city ordinance now makes See ORDINANCE, page 14

reports that only one person, Fred Woolridge, Jr. filed for the position. Wooldridge currently serves on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission and lists his occupation as education administration. He has lived in Stafford for almost 14 years, according to the application he filed with the city. The city council position that Woolridge is seeking is for two years. But because it is an unexpired term, the post also calls for an election in May. The office terms of Stafford city council members are staggered with the mayor and three councilmembers elected in odd numbered years and three councilmembers elected in even numbered years. There are no term limits for either the mayor or councilmembers. In a matter related to the Stafford city council, this month the city paid its respects to former city councilmember, Julius Charles (J.C.) Court, 80, who recently passed away. Court, who served as a city councilmember for 20 years, is credited for playing a major role in Stafford’s growth, also as a founding member of the city’s volunteer fire department and having helped establish the Stafford Municipal School District.

Star new columnist Wolfson welcomed Sean Wolfson is a 31-year Sugar Land resident with a passion and long history of working with youth athletics in the Ft Bend County area. He is an entrepreneur by trade, and has officiated sports half his life, recently becoming an NCAA Division 1 umpire. He has been attending high school athletic events in the The Star’s newest columnist Sean Ft Bend area for over 20 years, Wolfson will be covering Sports in and loves the spirit of the people. FBISD.

The most rewarding are the relationships he’s built with the families of this community and lives he has touched of kids who go on to become successful adults. His father Bruce, an attorney, and his mother Sherry, a retired teacher, instilled in his sister Shannon and Sean a strong sense of being an impact in their communities. See COLUMNIST page 14

Cattle rustling: Sienna mascot rescued

Sugar Land Superstars 2010 named in weekend event

(L-R) Mary Sarah Gross in 3rd place, winner Chase Nease and Toni Davis in 2nd place for the Sugar Land Superstar 2010. Ten finalists performed live on the steps of City Hall Saturday night in the finale of Sugar Land Town Square’s American Idol-like competition, Sugar Land Superstar. A panel of local, celebrity judges scored the contestants. Plus, event attendees had the opportunity to vote for their favorite performer through text voting. Superstar is sponsored by David Taylor Cadillac.

Gatesco files $19 million lawsuit Gary Gates accuses insurance company after Ike damages By LeaAnne Klentzman In a lawsuit filed by Rosenberg businessman Gary Gates “bad faith” is the basis for his $19 million dollar suit against an Illinois insurance provider, Steadfast Insurance Company. Gates said, “They’re trying to squeeze us while we’re struggling to rebuild.” The insurance claim that is at the center of the suit is over Hurricane Ike damages. With the statute of limitations coming to a close, many other suits are expected to be filed in District Courts across the northeast Texas coastal areas where Ike damages occurred. In the case concerning Gatesco, Gates says Steadfast Insurance is operating in bad faith since

they reneged on their obligation to rebuild apartments devastated by Hurricane Ike almost two years ago. Gates said, Gary Gates “The failure of the Illinois defendant, Steadfast Insurance Co., to honor its policy has forced his company Gatesco Inc. to lay off a third of its employees, make repairs from its own funds and lose assets that were tied to loans.” In response to the Gatesco suit, Steadfast Insurance is asking the 400th District Court to sever the ‘bad faith’ claim from lawsuit seeking $19 million in actual damages. According to Gates, if

Sugar Land home invasion Politics and suspect nabbed by police the princess

By LeaAnne Klentzman Sugar Land police were called to investigate yet another home invasion robbery. According to police, about 11:30 Monday night they were notified of a home invasion robbery in the 3300 block of Riviera Drive in the Alcorn Bend subdivision in Sugar Land. When officers arrived on the scene, they learned six occupants of the residence had been tied up against their will. The intruders had gained entry to the home through a back door. The intruders were described as 6-8 Spanish speaking black males and Hispanic males. Although bound against their will and held hostage, none of the victims suffered serious physical injuries. The suspects were caught With a little first aid tape to mend her broken horn, Sienna Plantation’s Carolyn Williams and Jaime Virkus because Officer Shockey got on welcome Cornelia back home after missing for five days. The beautiful bovine is back home at the Sienna US 59 northbound and began HomeFinder Center greeting guests. See related article on page 4. looking for suspicious vehicles

with occupants that matched the description of the suspects. Officer Shockey located a vehicle he believed was occupied by the suspects and followed it until backup help could arrive. While waiting for that backup, the suspect vehicle traveled into the Houston city limits where some of the occupants jumped from the moving vehicle. Officer Shockey was able to chase one suspect on foot and detain him. Elmer Marquez, 32, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala was arrested and taken into custody. According to police, the stolen property from the Alcorn Bend home and a gun were recovered from the suspect vehicle. The vehicle was processed for evidence and the federal immigration service (ICE) was notified. No further details were available at press time.

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the claims are severed Gatesco will have to sue the insurance company twice on the same matter which would delay the proceedings or encourage a settlement for less than what the company is obligated. In short, Gates said, “It will delay further relief.” “The insurance company is trying to squeeze us while we’re struggling to rebuild our properties,” Gates said. “Almost two years and counting places us in a situation that we could lose a property and all the equity we’ve already built up.” In 2008, Gatesco purchased primary insurance from Commonwealth Insurance Co. with limits of $2.5 million then purchased a secondary excess See GATESCO, page 10

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By LeaAnne Klentzman During the wee hours of the morning of August 8th Sugar Land police were CRIMINAL called to investi- OF THE WEEK gate an assault. Seems the victim, a sweet little princess from a nearby city, had been escorted from the pool hall after an incident with another customer as well as the management. So after being excused from the establishment - she went home - got her Daddy and returned. As you can imagine, she mad as a wet hen and Daddy, well, he was some what miffed! He was at her side demanding a report be taken for assault. See PRINCESS, page 10

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Intro computer classes offered Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Ave, Stafford, will present free, intro computer class, Thursday, August 19, 10 a.m., on “MS Excel Survival Basics”. “MS Word Survival Basics” will be held on August 26, same place & time. For more info call 281-491-8086. Business Blender The Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance will host the event at The Club at Aliana, 17122 West Belfort, Richmond, Thursday, August 19, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. For more information call 281-207-6750.

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to the Plaza for movie under the moon. Bring your family, friends, & lawn chairs and enjoy. Free & open to the public. Sponsored by Minute Maid. Murder & Mayhem Book Club meets locations: Richmond, 1120 Hwy 90A, 381-342-5004; Stafford, 13945 If mystries & crime novels intrigue Murphy Rd., Stafford, 281-403-0101; you, the Murder & Mayhem Book & Mission Bend, 6808 Hwy 6 North, Club meets Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m., Missouri City Branch Library, 281-564-4713. 1530 Texas Parkway. Book to be disChildren’s Concert Sugar Land Town Square will host this cussed “The Ultimate Weapon”. Free concert Friday, August 20, 7-8 p.m., & open to the public. For more info in the Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs call 281-499-4100 or 281-341-2677. & grab the kids to enjoy the music as AUGUST 22 “Tom’s Fun Band” performs. Membership brunch Mazal Hadassah’s annual memberBargain Book Sale Friends of Missouri City Branch ship brunch is Saturday, August 22, 11 Library, 1530 Texas Parkway across a.m. for members & guests, at Mindy from city hall will have a “Back Gross’ home. RSVP to Susan at ssteto School” bargain book sale on rn911@comcast.net or 281-208-2323. AUGUST 24 Friday Aug. 20, from 12:00-4:00 and Family-history research Saturday Aug. 21 from 10:00-4:00. Books by the bag. $1.00 will buy you Researching African-American fama bag of books of your choice. ily histories will be offered at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, AUGUST 21 Movies under the moon Richmond. An intro program Sugar Land Town Square invites you “African-American Genealogy 101”

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Sugar Land AARP August meeting Their meeting will be held Wednesday, August 25, 10 a.m., Sugar Land Senior Center, 200 Matlage Way, Sugar Land. Bring a sack lunch. Cards & games at 10 a.m., meeting 1 p.m. Guest speaker Joey Wyatt will be speaking on causes of strokes. First Colony Branch Library Book Club This book club will meet Wednesday, August 25, 1:30 p.m., Conference Room, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, to discuss “No Country for Old Men”. Free & open to the public. For more information call 281-265-4444 or 281-341-2677.

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Amiga Book Club to meet First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Amiga Book Club, a discussion group for

Spanish-speaking readers, will meet UPCOMING Thursday, August 26, noon. Book to Orientation to be held be discussed is “El sari rojo”. Free for GED & ESL classes & open to the public. Call 281-265- Wharton County Junior College 4444 for more info. offers free GED & ESL classes & will day & evening classes available. AUGUST 31 Orientation will be required before “Fort Bend County Extension classes begin. For info call 979-532Hosts Interest Meeting for 4-H Veterinary Science Project” 6301. The Fort Bend County 4-H and Youth Family Law Workshop Development program is sponsoring If you are a low-income Fort Bend a program that will help youth begin County resident, please join Fort a career in veterinary medicine. An Bend Lawyers CARE at our free interest meeting about the project *workshop for legal. September 1, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 2010, 6:30-8:00pm. Child Advocates August 31, at the Fort Bend County of Fort Bend, 5403 Avenue N, Extension Office. The meeting is Rosenberg, TX 77471. Please bring open to parents with youth between any prior court orders with you. the ages of 8 and 16. Those students Please call Fort Bend Lawyers CARE who are 16 and older may even earn to pre-qualify and/or if you need paid positions at the clinic where they more information, 281-239-0015 start out as volunteers. The cost of the Lions Club garage sale program is $40 which will purchase Sugar Land Lions Club’s annual the Veterinary Assistant Handbook garage dale is scheduled for Saturday, that is used for the entire five years. Sept. 11, Sugar Land Community To RSVP or for more information, Center on Matlage Way in Sugar contact Cheryl Wasicek at 281-342- Land. Reserve your booth space now 3034 or via email at clwasicek@ ag.tamu.edu. See STARRINGS, page 8

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And introducing.....We have a new column in the Star this week. It’s about sports, the local kind. It’s not that we don’t like sports or don’t want to cover them for the community, it’s just that now with 11 high schools in Fort Bend ISD alone, not counting Stafford, Lamar, and Needville, the task seems gargantuan. We could publish a newspaper about sports in Fort Bend schools and we would have room for nothing else. So in an attempt to provide a board coverage, our new columnist has a far-ranging mandate. In other words, he can write about whatever he wants to in Fort Bend high school sports that will be interesting to our readers. Have you noticed.....First Colony Community Services, the HOA for a large number of Sugar Land residents, has backed off its plan to close five of our swimming pools. FCCA has publicly stated that no pools will be closed at the end of this summer and there are currently no plans to close any of them.

subdivisions in FCCA must be ever vigilant because this is not the first attempt to building all these “splash” pads. This was also tried years ago. One way to be vigilant is to run for the board and an election is coming up. Applications to run for the board are due September 17 with the election of three new board members on December 9. Since there are only 7 positions on the board, three new members will definitely have an effect on the makeup of the board. I know at least one member with a lick of sense who can be turned. The rules for running are simple. They are: • Member of FCCA (includes residential and business) • No outstanding balance with FCCA • No current deed restriction violations You are asked to fill out an application which asks some other questions, but essentially, that’s just an attempt to weed out people the executive director wants off the ballot and she can’t really keep you all the ballot if you make it known you are running. My understanding is

that she plays politics to get the board she wants and I certainly know there are some questions about counting the ballots which should be done by an uninterested third party. It’s time that members demand that ballots be counted in front of many witnesses. You can download an application to run from the association’s web site. A very hot vacation.....I was supposed to spend this past week in Memphis on vacation, but someone told me Elvis was dead and that just took all the fun out of it. My cousin Sally and I decided that instead of driving 700 miles to Memphis, maybe even stopping at gambling establishments along the Southern route, we would stay in Fort Bend and have a “staycation.” It was sure cheaper and consisted of visiting all our relatives that live in other parts of Houston, lunching with Ballinger buddy Steve Fuqua, going to a play, a movie and doing everything but making a nursing home run to visit the sick. We swam, slept late and ate out. We shopped, watched TV, and gossiped. We were going to

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look at old pictures, but we were too busy. It was the best vacation I had all month. I highly recommend it. I hope we win.....I received a press release for a unique fund raiser hosted by the Fort Bend Literacy Council. It’s an adult Spelling Bee. I immediately called to see if the Star could partner with them for publicity and about fielding our own team. I can’t spell diddly (had to look that up), but I have some terrific spellers at the Star and I think our team will make it through at least several rounds. Here’s the deal. The event will

be held Sept. 18. There are three person teams. It costs a $750 donation to field a team. As soon as you sign up and name your team, you will be sent a list of words to expect to have to spell for the first rounds. The Literacy Council will also raise money by charging people to come see the event and cheer their team own, or at least pray! So come on. See if you can beat us. Sign up a team today. It’s going to be fun! B.K. Carter is the owner/publisher of the Fort Bend/Southwest Star. She can be reached at bkcstar@earthlink.net.

I think we need to look very closely at exactly what is being said. Their information says, “Currently there are no pool closures scheduled. All pools will reopen for the 2011 season. As the initial construction projects progress and more definitive timetables for completion of the projects are determined, the Association will then revisit the issue of pool closures.” What they are saying is that no pools will be closed now while you are watching, but on down the road when no one is watching, they will revisit closing them. They go on to say, “The Board of Directors has not allocated any funding for demolition of phase one pools in the 2010 budget. The Master Plan is just that a Plan.” None withstanding the absence of a comma in their press release, the 2010 is half over. The association is working on its 2011 budget and no mention is being made of the 2011 budget being without pool Join the Lamar Educational 223-0334 for information or closures. Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F.), check the LCISD website. I think that we the residents of the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance and Safari Texas Ranch as they say “Howdy!” to a Lamar CISD’s newest crop of teachers. The 44th edition of the “New Teacher Roundup” party to welcome teachers will be Thursday, August 19, at the Safari Texas Ranch, starting at 6 p.m. LAKE OLYMPIA, QUAIL VALLEY, 4/2½/2 with QUAIL VALLEY GLENN LAKES, “Our goal for this party is to wood laminate floors, French doors, Custom home on the La Quinta Huge (over3100s/f) 4/3 ½/2 on a big Becky Faust make the teachers feel welcome big bedrooms, lots of closet space, golf course, great shade trees, 2-sided corner, upgraded with granite, tile, ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI fireplace, upgraded beautifully. Granite lighting, appliances, master down, and a part of our community ready to sell. Formal livig & dining, & replaced appliances, gameroom up, 2-story family room, from the moment they begin their 713-828-9007 den with fireplace & built-ins, lots of kitchen RE/MAX Fine Properties cabinets & pantry space in kitchen. flooring, a/c’s, fence. Master down, formals, deck, landscaped, open family educational career with Lamar,” updated bath; 2 full baths, 2 half baths, room thru to kitchen. Great floorplan! 281-265-5533 • Each Office $148,750. (3211GR) Independently Owned & Operated extra parking. $179,900 (2051MA) $234,000 (410FM) states Dan McDonald, Chairman of the Chamber. “The New NEW LANDSCAPING MAKES THIS THE BEST BARGAIN OPEN HOUSE Teacher Roundup provides them IN FORT BEND! Just remodeled and landscaped! Large SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1-3 PM with a true Texas welcome.” house in Quail Valley with guest/maid quarters. New paintThis is an exciting opportu-every room and most drawers and cabinets. New carpet nity for LCISD supporters to and tile in both the main house and guest house. New meet new teachers, and for new granite countertops in kitchen, new sinks, new cooktops 2902 Country Club staff members to meet other new and new double oven. House has both formals and 3-5 teachers in the district, as well as bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down. Guest quarters has 2-3 school board members, adminbedrooms plus living room with cathedral ceiling. Also 2 3003 CANYON COURT istrators and community leaders. car garage and swimming pool. Call Becky Faust 713-828(CORNER OF CANYON COURT & LA QUINTA DRIVE) Sponsorships for the event 9007 (3003CA) in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City are available at $200 and $250. BECKY FAUST • RE/MAX Fine Properties • 713-828-9007 • Each Office Independently Owned & Operated Contact Janice Knight at 832-

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Daniella Guzman to emcee Literacy’s 1st Annual Great Grown Up Spelling Bee KPRC news personality Daniella Guzman will be our emcee as teams of three adult (age 25+) spellers compete for bragging rights as the best spellers in the county. Enjoy the lighthearted competition and some delicious “old-fashioned” refreshments in a family-friendly atmosphere. Spectator tickets are just $15 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Whether you are interested in supporting Literacy by sponsoring a team or you are interested in spelling but can’t form a team – contact us! We are looking for spellers AND sponsors! The entry

fee for each team is $750. The Honor Roll School (4111 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land) will be a hive of excitement and activity on Saturday, September 18th from 6:00-9:00 pm as grown ups from local businesses and organizations compete for that coveted Spelling Bee trophy! Join us and “bee” a part of the fun at this unique and entertaining event benefiting the life-changing programs of the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to register a team, call the Literacy Council at

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Mindy Shearer, Kelly Shearer, and Hayden Shearer; brother Ric Shearer; sisters, Robin Adams and Cherie Walsh; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. Randy’s family would like to sincerely thank all of you who helped Randy throughout his illness. You will never know what your kind acts have meant to us.

Sienna Plantation’s beloved mascot, Cornelia, went missing the weekend of August 7 from her home at the Sienna HomeFinder Center. After a community-wide plea complete with a reward for her safe return was issued, police received an anonymous 911 call on August 10 that resulted in the location of the missing bovine. Cornelia was found safe, and somewhat sound, in a new neighborhood being developed in Sienna’s Shipman’s Landing. She was returned to her home at the Sienna Plantation HomeFinder Center Wednesday morning.

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Special teachers given short shift

Yesterday I listened to over 35 special education teachers and paraprofessionals describe how the pay cuts meted out by Fort Bend ISD will affect their lives. These employees were given notice just days before they were to report to work for the new school year. There was no time to consider applying at other districts (most districts have their staffing completed by this late date.) No, these 35 special ed teachers and paras, members of the Fort Bend Employee Federation, are just the tip of the iceberg of over 300 employees dealing with this crippling blow to their livelihood. Many have 10, 15, or even 20 + years of service. They’ve made a

Cattle rustling: Sienna mascot rescued

SHEARER Randy Shearer, age 55, born November 28, 1954, in Houston, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Missouri City, TX, with his children by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was preceded in death by his parents Sid and Vautie Wilborn Shearer. He is survived by his three children

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Susie Goff, Sienna’s marketing director, was thrilled with the mascot’s safe return. “Cornelia is a little banged up. She has a broken horn, but all in all, she is in good shape, and we are so happy to have her back where she belongs.” Cornelia, a part of the 2001 Houston Cow Parade, was purchased by the Johnson Development Corporation community at a charity auction to help promote the Sienna Great Corn Maze in 2002. After helping raise thousands of dollars for charity, Cornelia retired to the Sienna HomeFinder Center where she has greeted visitors for the past nine years.

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career in Fort Bend ISD, but with up to a 13% cut in pay and a 15% increase in insurance these rock solid educators will soon consider other jobs, positions in the health and medical fields, or to subcontract their services to this very district trying to balance the budget on the backs of our educators. Let’s make no mistake about this: Our paraprofessionals who have been reclassified “severe and profound” aides to “nonsevere” do the very work that the Richmond State School and other mental health facilities have done in past generations. Now state law mandates that the schools take on this job which often entails workers changing diapers, handling wheelchair bound students, and in general dealing with students who have severe handicaps both mental and physical.? Our teachers will lose a $1500 stipend. A stipend that paid for many conferences, travel expenses, legally mandated meetings with parents (ARDs) after school to accommodate parents, early morning conferences to discuss new strategies for dealing with our most troubled students and a host of special requirements for our special ed kids. It’s further degrading to learn that without reasonable notice or consideration of the employee the district has summarily stripped them of income that will in many cases force these professionals to apply for food stamps and other government assistance. Today I am filing a grievance requesting that the FBISD administration recommend to the Board of Trustees at their August 23rd business meeting that all special education teachers be given

a 1500 dollar stipend for 20102011 and all aides should retain their previous job classification as “severe and profound” aides. Let’s hope the Board recognizes the need to correct this injustice. Yours truly, Karrie Washenfelder, President Ft. Bend Employee Federation

In Loving Memory Mavis Louise Lindsay April 10, 1921 August 22, 2008

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BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER • 832-655-2515 SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-0881 2106 5th Street • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 10:30am (Brunch Follows) www.bcredeemer.org Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ!

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FIRST COLONY CHRISTIAN CHRUCH • 281-980-4141 4141 Sweetwater Blvd. • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Traditional Service 9:45 a.m. Contemporary (Praise) 11:20am www.FCCCDOC.org In depth Bible study during both services METHODIST CHURCH

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NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-7611 1424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org

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Worship: 9:30am 3300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Education: 10:45am WWW. CUMCSL.ORG www.stmartinslc.org Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am Children’s Worship: 11:05am FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-7729 Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am 800 Brooks Street Sugar Land, 77478 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-3502 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am & 10:30am Faith Lutheran School Pre K - 8th Grade 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 www.faithlutheranschool.org Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 8:30am • www.fumcmc.org

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BRIGHTON CHURCH • 281-988-7755

431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Worship @ 9:00am and 11:15am Bible Study, all ages, @ 10:10am www.sugarlandmethodist.org

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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-2310 FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055 121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger

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MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-5216 SWEETWATER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP • 281-980-1623 2025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm www.murphyroadchurch.org

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New fire station #7 to be constructed in Sugar Land By Elsa Maxey It’s just a matter of time before Fire Station #7 is constructed and begins to provide fire emergency and protection services for the neighborhoods around Telfair and New Territory. Sugar Land’s authorization to move forward will come from city council, which is expected to award a $2,773,000 construction con-

tract to Turner Construction this week. Back in December 2007, the city council approved the purchase of a 1.75-acre site from Newland Communities for the construction of the fire station. That land acquisition is listed to have cost $73,786. Fire Station Number # 7 will be constructed at the corner of Chatham Avenue and New

Girl Scouts visit the Houston Holocaust Museum Night is Elie Wiesel’s masterpiece. It is a straightforward and deeply disturbing autobiographical account of how he survived the Nazi death camps as a teenager. It is considered a classic of Holocaust literature. The 8th grade Pre-AP English students at Sartartia Middle School read this book. As extra credit, the students could visit the Houston Holocaust Museum. The girls from Girl Scout Troop 744 took advantage of Spring Break (March 15, 2010) to make this trip. At the museum, the students went through the perma-

nent exhibit- “Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers,” and learned the stories of Holocaust survivors living in the Houston area. The museum made the girls realize about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in our society. Scouts of San Jacinto and the Rainbow Stars Service Unit serve nearly 700 registered girls and adults in New Territory- Sugar Land, Texas. Girl Scouts is a United Way Agency. If you are interested in joining the fun in Girl Scouting in New Territory, please contact Lisa Rickert at lisa@rickert.com.

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Literacy Council announces

Literacy Council offering free ESL classes in New Territory Registration for free English as a Second Language classes for adults 18 and older will be held on Tuesday, August 17, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Parkway United Methodist Church 5801 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land. There is no charge for registration. Interested students may preregister at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land, Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 9:00pm and Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm . Proof of address (current driver’s license or utility bill) and proof of annual household income may also be required at the time of registration.

Classes will begin on Tuesday August 31, at 9:30am and will be held each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:30am until 11:00am. Citizenship topics will be incorporated into the morning classes. Monday evening classes will begin mid-September from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Parkway United Methodist Church. Class space is limited, so please register early to learn or practice your English skills in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information on the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, please call 281-2408181 or email Linda Perez at lperez@ftbendliteracy.org.

Territory in Telfair and will be a brick and stone veneer facility with a metal roof. It will have two apparatus bays. According to the city, the construction is in accordance with a Strategic Partnership Agreement between it and all of the municipal utility districts (MUDs) in New Territory. It involved the passage of a joint Fire Plan election in May 2009 by the MUDs. The City then received $1,280,000 from the MUD districts as their contribution for funding Fire Station #7. As announced in City Manager Allen Bogard’s proposed budget for next year, under the Strategic Partnership Agreement with New Territory, residents in the subdivision will pay an increased fire protection fee once the sta-

tion opens. The city’s fire department is expected to open the fire station with existing resources and staffing. The new fire station will include living quarters with a dayroom, kitchen/dining room, training room, exercise room, offices, sleeping rooms and bathrooms. The facility is expected to take anywhere from nine to fourteen months to complete, according to city accounts. It is expected to be operational by summer 2011. In 2009, Fire Station #1 on Guenther was replaced by the one constructed on Matlage Way, which was built with up-to-date fire and code standards. The replacement fire station was a project approved by voters in 1999.

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The Sweetwater Surfers sent 24 swimmers to the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League All Stars, held on July 19, at the Don Cook Natatorium in Sugar Land. The SWCC Surfers were awarded first place at Finals for Division II competing against Meadows Marlins, New Territory Torpedoes and Pecan Grove Piranhas.

SLPD Citizens Police Academy registration ongoing Mr. C’s Homestyle Want to discover firsthand what it takes to be a police officer, get to know your beat officer and learn more about criminal investigation? Find out by signing up for the Sugar Land Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. The 10-week course begins Sept. 9, with students meeting once a week from 7-10 p.m. While learning about the challenges faced by police officers, laws affecting citizens, the judicial system and emergency management, participants personally interact with officers, detectives and other personnel in a nontraditional law enforcement setting.

The training program consists of classroom and “hands on” instruction designed to provide interested Sugar Land citizens with a working knowledge of the Sugar Land Police Department, its personnel and emergency management operations. Topics taught during the academy include police training, roles and responsibilities of the uniformed officer, use of firearms and deadly force options, criminal investigative skills, traffic law, crime scene search, communications, narcotics, gang education, specialized units, tactical operations, juvenile law, community involve-

ment and emergency management. Additionally, participants have an opportunity to participate in a “staged” traffic stop, a “staged” building search and a tour of a local prison unit in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. Everything needed for the 10-week course is supplied free-of-charge. Call SLPD police officer Amy Cummins at (281) 2752575 for more information or register online at www.sugarlandtx.gov.

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Sweetwater Country Club Swim Team participated in the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League winning Division II Finals Championship on July 16. Scott Bauer, President of the SWCC Surfers Team with Head Coach, Michael Smotherman shown with the high point award. The Surfers participated in six dual swim meets, Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League Preliminaries and Finals. Forty four swimmers from the team qualified from prelims to finals. Finals was held at Sweetwater Country Club pool on July 16th and the team qualified 24 swimmers to All Stars held at Don Cook Natatorium.

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Women’s Assn. of Sugar Creek CC plans luncheons for the new year The Women’s Association of Sugar Creek Country Club held a board meeting to plan its programs and luncheons for the new season. The first seasonal luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 beginning at 11:30 am in the club’s ball room. The location is 420 Sugar Creek Blvd in Sugar Land. Rebecca Matthews will offer “Tips and Trends of the Season”. She will share her expertise with women of all ages as her business revolves around smart shopping habits while keeping in mind the trends of each fashion season.

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Fort Bend Dental Associates is pleased to announce that Dwight D. Peccora, D.D.S., has joined the practice as an associate. Dr. Peccora, a native of Houston, Texas, graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Baylor University in 2005 and subsequently received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 2010. Dr. Peccora was awarded the Senior Student Award from the UTDB Alumni Association for his scholarship and leadership as the President of the UTDB Class of 2010 from 20062010. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Greater Houston Dental Society, Academy of General DWIGHT D. PECCORA, D.D.S. Dentistry, and the UTDB Advisory Council. Dr. Peccora also is fluent in Spanish. In addition to our regularly scheduled hours, Dr. Peccora will be offering some weekend hours to further meet the dental needs of our patients. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Peccora, please call our office.

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Sugar Land police say good bye to employee By LeaAnne Klentzman The Sugar Land police department bids farewell to their Victim Assistance Coordinator. Jeanne Gage, who has served Sugar Land citizens as the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the last five years, has given notice that she will be moving on. Gage has accepted a position with the Attorney General’s Office in Austin. In her new position she will be involved in grant writing for crime victims. Gage is scheduled to begin her new job in Austin on September 1. Personal Friendly Care

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Grand opening of Missouri City Annex set for Aug. 21 Fort Bend County leaders are inviting residents to a grand opening of the new Missouri City Annex, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, August 21. The new annex, located at 307 Texas Parkway (FM 2234) in Missouri City, is a symbol of progress, growth and concern among county leadership for Missouri City and Fort Bend county citizens. The two-story building houses several key county departments and offices: County Clerk, Tax Assessor Collector, Social Services, Indigent Health, Veteran Services and the county’s Clinical Health Department, which provides low-cost immunizations for children through age eighteen. The Fort Bend Family Health Center, a local, nonprofit community health organization, will operate an Adult and Pediatric Clinic and offer annual check-ups, sick visits, and pre-natal services. To RSVP for the free event, please call 281-403-8001 or email: Brenda.patton@co.fortbend.tx.us

A grand opening for a new annex: Grand opening activities for the new Missouri City Annex at 307 Texas Parkway and Fifth St. will take place 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, August 21. The new building houses several key county departments and a host of medical services for area residents.

Missouri City student receives two scholarships The School of Media and Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University recently announced its 2010-2011 scholarship recipients. Thirty-one students received scholarships totaling more than $55,000. Ashlee Harris, a student from Missouri City received the James Eldon Cates Memorial Scholarship and the Oklahoma Press Association Endowment

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Seniors looking for an affordable, luxurious apartment home can find an ideal choice with Plantation at Quail Valley, an active senior-living community in Missouri City, for those 55 years and better. Residents will find a lovely gated community with state- of- the- art amenities, beautiful sparkling pool and spa, social activities, catered lunches, free transportation, planned trips, bingo, bridge, Bible study, “Wednesday Lunch On Us”, games night and “Saturday at the Movies.” Residents also can relax on their private patios and balconies that over look the beautiful court yards. The Plantation at Quail Valley offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments starting from $1035-$1376. Let the professional and dedicated staff help you enjoy the “Finer Things In Life” at the Plantation at Quail Valley.

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NOTE: QVEAST RESIDENTS with a COMPLAINT OR QUESTION: Contact your “new” RANDALL Management Company at 713-728-1126 ask for JANET or JBonura@ Randallmanagement.com DO YOU CHECK THE “GRADE” ON RESTAURANTS? If you eat in Missouri City, note the following “A” places: Greatest BBQ, Shipley’s Donuts, Javioca Coffee, Starbucks (2 locations), Arby’s, Dream Dinners, Schlotzsky’s, Subway, Aura, Southern Maid Donuts and KFC on Texas Parkway. OTHER RESTAURANT SCORES? www.missouricitytx. gov and click on the Restaurant Scores on the home page under QUICK LINKS which is on right side of page. Be sure to read how these inspections work and what a restaurant can do to improve its score. All this information can be found by clicking on the LINK on left side “Check the Restaurant Scores”. STAY UPDATED ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY. Email your name and address to: “Valley

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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Come & enjoy this Backyard Oasis w/ Waterview, Greenbelt & Huge Diving Pool. No Backyard Neighbors! Oversized covered Lanai w/ceiling fan & decorative tile flooring. Interior features: fresh paint & carpet (6/2010). Updated gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops & dble ovens. Open kitchen concept family rm w/rich hardwood floors & dry bar. Lg gamerm w/room for media & pool table. Study w/wall of oak built-in desk & shelves. Updated A/C’s, furnaces, roof & water heaters. Back of house has Hardi. $374,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM42HS)

COMMONWEALTH PARK – Outstanding Newmark w/updates galore on a oversized cul-de-sac wooded lot surrounded by lush landscaping! Entry opens to both formals w/ crown molding & 2’’ wood blinds. Plush neutral carpeting/paint thru-out(2009). Huge gourmet kit. updated (2009) granite countertops w/tumbled tile backsplash, oversized island w/brkfast bar, 18’’ tiled floors & microwave. Dble ovens. Gas range-2010. Walk-in pantry. Open kit.concept-family rm. w/corner brick hearth firepl. Huge patio. Lg. yard for a pool & play area! $279,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM38BC)

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THE HIGHLANDS - Come see this Splendid 1.5 story home located on a huge wooded lot w/soaring ceilings w/ many updates! 2 large master suites (1 up & 1 down). Both formals w/lg. tile floors accented by a ‘’private’’ enclosed atrium. Family rm. w/2 story high ceiling heights accented by corner fireplace w/raised brick hearth overlooking raised wood deck w/lush landscaping & arbor. Exec. master bedrm w/sitting area (could be study).Split floor plan. All bedrms w/connecting baths. Oversized gamerm. Fresh int. paint. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-2075200 (VM1919CA)

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COMMONWEALTH/SUTTON FOREST – Stunning 4/3/2 Det. oversized garage. Perry one story w/tons of upgrades! Open concept floorplan & spacious entertainment size formals. Kitchen features granite countertops (bullnose edge), lg. center island & custom built cabinets w/pull out shelves. Huge study (or sitting area) off Master Bedrm. Additional features include: 5’’ slat hardwood floors, 2’’ wood blinds, high vaulted ceilings, hollywd baths, auto. sprkler sys. & alarm. Private backyd w/lush landscaping, oversized patio-perfect for a pool! $379,000. Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4718DC)

SIENNA PLANTATION/VILLAS – Exquisite Village Patio Home w/Courtyard Entry to Private Guest Quarters. Open Concept Floor Plan. Tons of hardwood flooring, 2’’ blinds & vaulted ceilings.Gourmet Style kitchen w/oversized island & abundance of cabinets! Private library w/built-ins. Spacious Liv. Rm. w/wall of transom windows & French Doors to covered patio. Oversized master bedrm. Dramatic master bath w/ whirlpool tub beneath stately columns w/archway. Huge wooded backyard w/covered patio,perfect for a pool. Alarm & Sprklr sys. $292,000. Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3318CH)

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THE HIGHLANDS - Must See Delightful Monarch w/ great curb appeal & huge backyard Oasis! Lg. sculpted pool recently resurfaced (09). Cov. back porch, patio w/cool decking, 8 fruit trees & no backyd neighbors! Int. has open family/kit. concept w/soaring ceilings. Updated kit. w/Silestone countertops & sink. Updated 2nd bath w/recent counters, tub/shower surround w/ tile & accent border. Lg. Master w/vaulted ceiling & oversized walk in closet. 2nd bedrm can be divided into 2 smaller bedrms. Ext. Brick & Hardi. $160,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3231TH)

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 $375,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)

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VENETIAN ESTATES • A must see! Many new beautiful changes! Bring your buyers now for a great buy in venetian estates!! Reduced almost $100k! Gorgeous hrdws just put in master suite. Phenomenal for a family & entertaining! One of the best views in ve--see birds flock in every night on the private reserve-no one will ever build behind you!Huge lap pool. $$$ Landscaping-hugh trees-hurricane shades.Sport ct. Too many amenities!! Priced to sell.Gorgeous!!! $789,500. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.

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COMMONWEALTH/OXFORD - Come see this Dramatic Perry Hm with a sparkling diving pool. Grand 2-story tile foyer greets you & your guests. Lg formals w/hardwood floors. Plantation shutters downstairs 2’’ blinds up. Updated island kitchen w/granite countertops & brushed stainless steel appliances. Huge master suite w/French doors leading to pool. Oversized gameroom & 4 large bedrooms up, all w/walk-in closets. Sprinkler system. Over $90,000 in Updates & Upgrades! $349,995 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4218SI)

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GRANTS LAKE • Rare Grants Lake enclave patio home. Has new orleans style courtyard. Recent pool & gorgeous landscaping. Hardwood floors, granite, open, light & airy. High ceilings, huge master w/sitting area. Great storage. Great location. Good schools. This is a winner! You will love it!!!! $245,000. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938. BM22GL

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MANORS AT RIVERSTONE SEC 1 • Former model luxury stucco custom townhouse in pristine condition in gated community. Huntington floorplan w/ 3 bdrms & master retreat. Downstairs open floorplan great for entertaining. Gourmet island kitchen open to living area & formal dining. Granite tile, covered patio, in house fire sprinkler, yard sprinkler sep. Lots of trimwork, whirlpool tub, really gorgeous. Great location. $265,000. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.

Value! Enjoy low taxes w/Homestead! Like new D.Weekley ‘’Dell’’on Oversized Cul-de-Sac Lot in quiet built out section. Lived in less than 2 years. Two Bedrooms Down. Huge Back Yard, No Neighbors Behind. Front load Washer & dryer, Refrg stay. Designer paint. Water softener. Tiled Sun Room. Wood Floors in Study. Gourmet Kitchen w/huge Island, 5-Burner Gas Range, Stainless Appl’s, Cherry Cabinets,Granite. Spacious and elegant Master w/Sitting Area, WP Tub. Exemplary Elem, Middle School. Hurry! $469,900. Call Debbie Marcell to see!!!! 281-782-2102

Exclusive Gated Community with 5-acre Lake and Pecan Trees. Wooded Cul-de-sac Lot over 3 acres affords you plenty of space to build your Custom Dream Home. Country Living minutes from Sugar Land and Richmond shopping, dining and medical facilities. Quiet and Serene Environment takes you Back to Nature. Excellent Land Investment - on of the largest lots in this Exclusive Community.. $575,000. Call Debbie Marcell to see!!!! 281-782-2102

Nicely landscaped home in Sweetbriar, totally refurbished in 2005. Granite, marble, travertine, stone. Elegant story entry with beveled glass door & travertine floor. Isl kit has granite counters, elegant backsplash, & double ovens. GE & KitchenAid appliances. Two baedrooms downstairs. Large utility room with sink. Huge game room upstairs. Back yard w/ pool, spa & patio. Energy efficient w/ TechShield & R30 insulation. Low tax rate 2.24%. Sought after Clements HS. Great location! $499,000. Call Debbie Marcell to see!!!! 281-782-2102

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THE CROSSING AT RIVERSTONE: Trendmaker designed home on cul-desac lot w/1 side neighbor. Home offers central vacuum, wood & slate flrs, granite counters, game rm, media rm & 4/5 bedrms. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)4148400 (4602RI)

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SKYLINE COURT: Immaculate TownCOTTAGE GROVE: Great corner home in Galleria area. 3 beds 2 car atlot in Heights area, lots of new contached garage, granite counter tops, struction around, seller very motivad. stainless steel appliances. Small fenced drive by and bring all offers. Call Asibackyard. Call Asiya Qureshi (832)8765930 (6222SK) Qureshi (832)876-5930 (5936PE) Kristi Bajjali Ad:1/3 page Square ya6/9/10 8:59 AM Page 1

SUGAR CREEK: One-story Patio Home; Cul-de-sac Lot w/Views of Golf Course & Greenbelt; Silestone Counters; Sun Rm; Study; 3/2.1/2 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (37WE)

SIENNA PLANTATION: Charming 1-story home nestled on cul-de-sac w/no backyard neighbors. Home offers neutral carpet, tile flrs, open kitchen, 3 bedrms, & extended patio. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (4042CB)

BRAZOS LANDING: Beautiful 2-Story Designed Home Features Both Formals + Family Rm; Wood & Tile Flrs; Silestone Counters; Game Rm; Sun Rm; 5 Huge Bedrms; Pool & Spa. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (5930BH)

SIENNA PLANTATION: Beautiful Trendmaker Designed Home Features Wood & Tile Flrs, Island Kitchen, Study, Game + Theater Rm, Pool, 4/3.1/3D. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (8819SC)

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SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN’S LANDING: Stunning Stucco & brick, in Golfcourse community, Large master with sitting, his & her closets, both formals, gameroom, in cul-de-sac, 4/3.1/2. Call Asiya Qureshi (832)876-5930 (3511VE)

WITHER’S RIDGE: Cosy 3/2/2, washer, dryer, microwave, refrigerator included. Master has lasrge walk-in closet. Separate tub and shower. Fully fenced backyard. Call Asiya Qureshi (832)8765930 (17039MD)

LONG MEADOW FARMS: Excellent Buy in Master Planned Community. Large 2 Story home w/gourmet kit. SS Appl., big gamerm, Media rm, Lrg. Backyard on creek, no neighbors. Call JoAnn Garza (713)927-0454 (21122WP)

LONG MEADOW FARMS: Beautiful one story home! Located in beautiful Master Planned Community w/Lakes and Walking trails. 3 bedrooms, Formal dining, Large Island Kitchen. Call JoAnn Garza (713)927-0454 (21010OH)

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FIRST COLONY – 5/3.5/3, Located on a corner lot on a quiet cul de sac, this home features a two story foyer, formals, plantation shutters throughout, corner fireplace in family room with arched doorways, island kitchen with abundant cabinets, Corian countertops, gas cook top and double ovens. $315,000 (1511MG)

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COLONY LAKES – 5/4/3, Waterfront lot with professional landscaping includes a gazebo, pergola, and rock garden. Home showcases an impressive entry with a curved staircase, formals, island kitchen, and a spacious master suite located on first floor along with a second bedroom and full bath. $349,900 (4014TC)

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TELFAIR – 3+/2/2, Split plan boasts all bedrooms on the first floor, a study, gorgeous dining suite, upstairs media room, lots of natural light. Island kitchen includes wall of cabinets, built-in buffet, granite counters, and diagonal tile floors. Huge backyard has room for a pool plus recreation areas. $305,000 (6802SO)

4500 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

$329,900 • Sienna

$315,000 • Sienna Plantation

LEXINGTON MEADOWS: FBISD begin 8/23/10. 3104 sq. ft., gas cooking, master down, game rom up, big backyard, alarm, sprinkle system, culde-sac, AHS, come to see. Call Anna Lee (832)656-5711 (4814PE)

CANYON GATE – 3+/2/2, This popular floor plan, essentially a single story, has only a game room upstairs. Home offers extensive tile and wood flooring, stainless appliances in the kitchen, a study with French doors that could easily pass as a fourth bedroom, and gorgeous landscaping. $174,900 (5514CV)

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BELKNAP / SUGARLAKES: Almost half acre updated 3/2/2 / granite entrance, 100 ft. frontage / bulkhead / dock raised ceiling, marble flooring, Thermador gas. Call Anna Lee (832)656-5711 (406OC)

This beautiful Highland Home, with an upgraded stone elevation, is pristine! It is situated in an enclave neighborhood and walking distance to the lake & Scanlan Oaks Elementary. Floor plan has 4 bedrooms, both formals, a gameroom and a media room! The gourmet kitchen has custom Benedittini cabinets, stainless appliances and granite countertops. The kitchen also features a desk area and butler’s pantry. Spend your time relaxing in the heated saltwater pool and spa, by Hipp Pools. (3207SC) The upgraded limestone elevation and fabulous landscaping in the front yard, is just the beginning! This 5 bedroom Coventry Home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac & is walking distance to Club Sienna! Home is beautifully appointed with hardwoods downstairs, dramatic faux painted textured walls & other decorator finishes. Master retreat & master bath have been re-built & upgraded. Large kitchen has lots of cabinetry and great counterspace for prep work and serving. Don’t miss this one! (3410FO)

FIRST COLONY – 2/2.5/1, Hip and fresh town home offers a terrific floor plan. Island kitchen, separate breakfast area, plantation shutters and updated lighting. Two nice-sized bedrooms each have a large closet and full bath. Private deck and gas grill make this home perfect for entertaining. $130,000 (2910GL)

SIENNA PLANTATION – 4/3.5/2, Beautiful, model-like home has an over-sized backyard that sports a sparkling pool, spa, rock waterfall, and summer kitchen, with no neighbors behind. Two-story entry with formals and spacious two-story den with wall of windows opens to gourmet kitchen. $298,000 (10635FF)

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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND Adorable 1 story home on culdesac street. No neighbors behind you! 3 bedrooms & study or formal living. Open floor plan. detached garage! priced below market at $215,000.

FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND! 2 story 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths. Totally updated with new granite kitchen, fixtures, wood & tile thru-out. Landscaped yard with wood deck. Rare find priced in low $200’s.

SUGAR LAND! Great 1 story home in Sugar Creek. 3 bedrooms & study on big corner lot. Seller has updated with carpet, tile,paint in/out and roof. Shows great! Priced to go in the $200’s Hurry.

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Perry Home built in 2006! Over 2600 sqft 1 story 4 bedrooms with both formals or study. Gourmet kitchen with 16” tile thru out. Real Hardwood in family room. Cover patio, sprinklers, private culdeasac lot! Priced to go low $195,000

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QUAIL VALLEY • 1 story 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths. New Carpet & roof Jully 2010! Interior all painted and wood laminate & tile floors. Located on private wood landscape reserve. Priced to go $125,000.

FIRST COLONY! POOL/SPA/ WATERFALL! Beautiful Newmark home w/all tile and real wood floors thru-out. No carpet. Gourmet kitchen and 2 story living. Paradise pool w/ spa/waterfall all located on culdesac street. Priced to go fast! Don’t miss this one. Clements schools.

281-980-3322

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RIVER EDGE

• Lakefront! Stunning. Island kitchen w/all the extras. Two bedrooms down. Media room, gameroom, study, formals & family room. Planatation shutters. Two story covered patio overlooking lake. (107WB)

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• Lots of upgrades. Large open family room & kitchen. Separate formal dining. Master down.Energy efficient. Upgrades fixtures, tile, stove(also plumbed for gas)2” blinds, fans,hardiplank,whirlpool tub. Nice sized backyard. Auto sprinkler system. (4918GL)

RIVERSTONE

• Pristine house at excellent price. Refreshing pool/spa & covered patio. Beautiful appointments. Sunroom area.Master down. Gameroom up & media room w/surround sound & projection screen system. Plantation shutters. (4614LK)

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4/3.5/2 • $399,900

KEEGANS RIDGE

• Exceptional home in Ft Bend schools area. Two story entry introducing you to separate dining w/double crown molding. Large family area down and gameroom up. Island kitchen w/upgraded cabinets, lots of storage and counterspace plus gas stove. Master suite has executive master bath. Features include berber carpet,updated a/c, dishwasher, upgraded paint, dual a/c & heating,and special energy water heater. Oversized homesite w/auto sprinkler system.Exterior elevation was upgraded& has solar screens and gutters. (8430FR)

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Constructed w/many appointments. Separate dining room. Den & kitchen are spacious. Island kitchen. Den, living, dining are in hardwoods. Plantation shutters. Custom throughout. (2439NM)

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SIENNA – Perfect for the family who loves a big back yard! 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, formal living, dining & den. Spacious island kitchen with add’l cupboards in breakfast area. Gameroom up. HUGE back yard, extended patio filled with 5 Lg oak trees, fruit trees, gardens, play area. NO BACK NEIGHBORS. $205,000. Mls # 72616482 (10322DL)

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LAKE OLYMPIA – WOW!!! You Just Got To See!!! Beautiful home w/ large windows & soaring ceilings, hardwoods, tile & carpet, large gameroom upstairs, no back neighbors, on cul-de-sac lot. $209,000 Peggy Horton 713-206-4905 (4302MC)

THE HIGHLANDS – One story plus loft. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open floor plan wonderfully maintained and updated with front door, porcelain tile in living/dining areas, double-pane windows thru-out, Hardi-siding, new(June ’10) A/C. Big back yard with patio, shade trees. No back neighbors and sits back from street for privacy. $178,000 MLS # 14043697 (2314SU)

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COLONY BEND – Recent roof, fence & exterior paint. Open floor plan w/ large family rm, spiral staircase leads to extra rm w/closet, close to elementary & middle school & easy access to shopping, Hwy 59 & Hwy 6, no backyard neighbors. $156,990 Peggy Horton 713-206-4905 (2807PC)

GREATWOOD – Stunning home in Brooksmill. Lovely wood floors & tile throughout downstairs (except master). Soaring ceilings in family rm. Gamerm up. Avanza counters, 42-inch cabinets in kitchen & much more. Washer, dryer & fridge included. $269,900 Peggy Horton 713- 206-4905 (8519BB)

RIVERSTONE – Fabulous Trendmaker w/tons of upgrades-carpet, hrdwds, plantation shutters, solar screens on west side, kit w/upgraded appl pkg, bev cooler, granite, isl, gas cooktop. Five Calif. Closet sys, upgraded AC w/blue lights for purification, saltwater pool/spa, landscaping & so much more! $550,000 Lane Pearson 713-857-4416 (4411VF)

PECAN GROVE – Private country club community w/low taxes & low annual maintenance. Upgraded to the max (list available)!! Dive pool & 2-side yards, huge brkfst/dining area w/window seat, built-ins, 2-sep bars, quiet sitting area sep from 2-story living, very large luxurious master suite on its own level. All you have to do is call your movers! Seller ready to go!! $234,900 Holly Cravens 713-865-1841 (1618RF)

SUGAR MILL – Ready to Move-In…. No updating needed here!! Recent granite/backsplash, int/ext paint, roof, carpet, microwave & oven. Great bckyrd w/lrg shade trees, crvd patio w/ ceiling fans. Walking distance to Elem, Middle & High schools. $260,000 Ann LeTulle 832-818-4764 (1227LE)

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Beautiful updates, ready to move in! Stainless appliances in light and bright island kitchen-glass cabinets, breakfast bar, built-ins in breakfast room. Updated master bath, includes new seamless shower door, his and her sinks, dec. mirrors, wirlpool & large closet! Large gameroom up with built-ins. Spacious bedrooms. Need storage, large Texas Basement! $264, 900 (2623LV)

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SIENNA PLANTATION Highland home on the golf course w/ pool/spa! Hardwoods throughout. Gameroom. Media room, & built in desk/work area up. Stone FP,study with french doors, 2-story entry, iron stair railings. Gourmet kit w/ large isl, lots of cabinets, & butler panty, opens to living area! Truly magnificent! $399,900 (3410SC)

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One story, corner lot, w/lounging pool, mosquito system, and 3 car gar! Dramatic entry w/open floor plan. Open dining rm w/ columns. Fabulous gourmet kit w/isl, built in desk, & brkfst bar. Lrg, master suite w/ sitting area. Covered patio, spacious yard, arbor by pool, & more! $289,900 (9818MC)

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Beautiful 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.! $599,900 (66PW)

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Two story in Pearland-NO MUD TAX!Nicely updated-almost all tile downstairs-most carpet upstairs has been replaced-granite in all bathrooms, wood blinds, roof 2 years new, both new A/C’s(high efficiency) except one compressor. NO neighbors behind! Nice gameroom upstairs. So convenient to 288 and 518! $189,900 (3303EO)

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GATED COMMUNITY! Fabulous 1 story w/over 3000 Sq.Ft (CAD) very open! ‘Galley’ foyer, w/ columns in dining. Lrg isl kit (w/SS) opens to family room. Private study could be 5th Bedrm. Seperate 3rd bay has been converted to media room with central A/C, but can go back to gar. Lrg master suite, w/executive bath. NO backyard neighbors. $264,900 (4118OF)

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Updated one story 3/2/2. Wood Floors, Roman Shades, Granite in Kitchen, Walk in Pantry. New HVAC System, Paint and Carpet. Double Paned Windows. Very well kept and in an excellent location. Zoned to Clements HS. $198,900. CALL MIKE 281-236-9726

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NEW CONSTRUCTION • TELFAIR • Ready Now! 4/3.5/3 Master with Sitting Area, Formal DR, Study, Greatroom Concept with Open Kitchen and High Ceilings in Den. Butler’s Pantry, Large Utility Room, Built in Entertainment Center, 3 car Garage. Outstanding Home in Telfair area. Were asking $530K...now $475K. CALL MIKE 281-236-9726

oaks of alcorn

The curb appeal of this lovely home located on a tree-lined cul-de-sac is undeniable! The owners have it sparkling clean and it shows beautifully. Living area is spacious and partially open to kitchen/breakfast. Formal dining. Master down. 3 bedrooms up. Many updates including hardi-plank, recent appliances, AC/heat. Large backyard and covered patio. This is a great home with a warm, cozy feel. Zoned to Clements High School! (2414CH)

This may just be the one you’ve been looking for!Sits on a private cul-desac in sought after Oaks of Alcorn and backs to the greenbelt. Beautifully updated kitchen in soothing colors with granite and SS appliances.Popular Newmark plan with 2 staircases.Wall of built-ins in study. Large master with plantation shutters.Spacious secondary bedrooms.Great gameroom, also with built-ins.Fabulous yard and garage has an air conditioned craft or work room.Super schools and location. This is a good one! (3707MS)

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FORT BEND– Beautiful and spacious home on 1.12 acres tucked away on quiet cul-desac street. Grand entry with hardwoods, 2-story family room w/large windows. Oversized Gourmet isl kit w/deluxe rich wood cabinetry, tile flrs, granite tops, marble splash. Low 2.3% taxes Ft.Bend Schools. CALL ANGIE 281-787-8718 (4518PL)

FORT BEND – Custom home offers it all on 4.6 Wooded acres. In cul-de-sac w/sparkling pool & spa! Warm hardwood floors & cabinetry. Open kitchen with oversized island & avanza tops. New sienna high school. Easy commute to work. Ready for move-in! Mid $400’s. CALL ANGIE 281787-8718 (7823SH)

FORT BEND – Estate home on 5.3 Wooded acres @end of cul-de-sac + quarters & storage barn*flexible floorplan!Gourmet isl kit w/silestone *lrg media & gamerm New sienna H.S.! Horses ok! Mid $600’s. CALL ANGIE 281-787-8718 (7807SH)

Beautiful custom 1 story brick home on approx. 58.8 acres. Located only 20 miles from Sugar Land. 4/4/3 Det. Property fenced for cattle/horses, 2 ponds, & 2 large buildings-1 is designed to add horse stalls & 1 sits on 40x80’ slab w/ 80x88’ under roof. 12x20’ enclosed area inside w/ kitchenette & 3/4 bath that can be used as office or living quarters. Den & back porch overlook huge oak trees in backyard. Ideal country living not far from city. CALL CHARLES @ 713 504 5951.

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STARRINGS.............................................................................................................................. from page 2 for this sale. Spaces start at $25. To 7016 or email LionsGarageSale@ obtain a reservation form call 281-937- yahoo.com. Spaces fill up quickly.

FOOT FACTS by Dr. Eric Tepper BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRIST, ACCPPS TODAY’S TECHNIQUES

At one time, foot surgery involved hospitalization and weeks or months off of work. That is no longer the case. With advances in technology and equipment, recovery is more rapid and less painful, and most foot surgery patients can be mobile within days. Many new techniques allow procedures to be performed on an out-patient basis. Hospitalization is rarely required. A local anesthetic helps patients avoid nausea and drowsiness. In some cases, the procedure is performed through tiny “keyhole” incisions. A specialized high-speed instrument is used, and any cuts necessary are made under X-ray control, providing a minimally invasive surgical option. Most minimally invasive techniques do not require the use of pins, screws, wires, casts, or crutches. We sincerely hope you are not suffering with painful, nagging for problems because you think treatment might involve surgery. Many foot surgeries are now performed right in the podiatrist’s office, and today’s advanced, conservative techniques can save you discomfort, recovery time, and cost. If this sounds like something that might encourage you to seek professional care for your aching feet, please give us a call to see how our services can benefit you. We’re located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. You can reach us at 281-980-3668 for an appointment. HINT: With modern foot surgery techniques, patients may walk in, have surgery, and walk out—that’s why it is called ambulatory surgery.

ONGOING

Art Wanted The Fort Bend County Fair Art Auction Committee wants students grades 6-12 to save their art work for the 2010 FBCFair Student Art Auction. Go online for rules and dates at www.fbcfa.org. Those interested in serving on the committee call Jacque Burgess at 281346-2699. “Weekend College” Wharton County Junior College at the Sugar Land Campus is offering weekend college classes offering English, history, chemistry, drama, speech, mathmatics, & sociology. Register now through September 1. For more info 1-800-561-9252 ext. 603, or visit www.wcjc.edu. Investment group meets monthly The IBM Investment Club meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m., in Stafford. Come join us for a lively investment discussion and some refreshments. RSVP at 281-615-5946 or email leemdcam@aol.com.

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Swing for the Cure announces platinum sponsor Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and the Fort Bend Junior Service League are “going for the green” with a new golf tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society. Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) has signed on as the platinum sponsor for the upcoming Swing for the Cure tournament, joining EmergiGroup Physician Associations as presenting sponsor. Swing for the Cure is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 18, at the Houstonian Golf & Country Club in Richmond. All monies raised will stay in the community to help Fort Bend residents who need assistance in their battle against breast cancer. Organizers send a heartfelt thanks to EmergiGroup Physician Associates and Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas, along with all of the tournament’s sponsors including: Plastic Surgery of Houston, Breast Center of Fort Bend, Foot Centers of Texas, Total Inpatient Services, Consolidated Home Health, Texas Spine & Neurosurgery

At a recent reception at the Post Oak Grille

Top row Left to Right: Kaelyn Stolhand, Logistics Co-Chair; Melissa Roca, Finance Chair; Kenneth Renney, M.D.; Beth Butler, Director of Community Relations, FBJSL; Vincent Phan, M.D.; Timothy Sitter, M.D.; Sean Sevy, Logistics Co-Chair; Lisa Nobles, Logistics Co-Chair; Chris Siebenaler, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital CEO. Bottom row Left to Right: Lindley Doyle, Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas administrator; Ray Valdez, M.D.; Jeffrey Wood, M.D.; Pat Hogue, Auction Chair and Leena Taneja, Sponsorship Chair. Center, Houston Radiology Associates, Chevray Plastic Surgery, Fort Bend Lifestyles and Homes, CNA Advertising, Gen-Tech Construction, Greater Houston Anesthesiology, Priority Integrated Marketing, Templeton Breast Care, Sugar Land Oncology, Healthy Advice Communications, Methodist Sugar Land Breast Radiologists, Founders Bank, Colorectal Surgical Associates

and Advance Oncology. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To participate or for more information, contact Leena Taneja 281-2748097 or SwingForTheCure@ tmhs.org. For assistance or more information regarding the funds available, call the Patient Service Center at the American Cancer Society toll free, 1-877227-1618.

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At a recent reception at the Post Oak Grille in Lake Pointe Town Center served as a Fort Bend “hello” for Michael Gleeson, General Manager of the Hyatt Place Sugar Land, who was welcomed to the community. City elected officials and other community leaders greeted him and his wife at the hors d’oeuvres and cocktail affair. (l-r) Michael and Tracy Gleeson, SVP Managing Director Richard Gordon with the Hyatt Hotels, and Sugar Land’s Director of Economic Development Regina Morales.

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Prices plus TT&LWAC. Incentives subject to change. Residency restrictions apply. Not responsible for typos. In stock units only & subject to prior sale. All prices are after Ford rebates. See dealer for details. 1) 0% APR for 60 months, $16.67/month for 60 months per $1,000 financed when financing thru FMCC in lieu of Ford factory rebate WAC; offer expires 8/15/2010. 2) 0% APR for 36 months, $27.78/ month for 36 months per $1,000 financed when financing thru FMCC in lieu of Ford factory rebate WAC; offer expires 8/15/2010. 3) 0% APR for 60 months, $16.67/ month for 60 months per $1,000 financed when financing thru FMCC in lieu of Ford factory rebate WAC; offer expires 8/15/2010. 4)0% APR for 60 months, $16.67/ month for 60 months per $1,000 financed when financing thru FMCC in lieu of Ford factory rebate WAC; offer expires 8/15/2010. 5) 0% APR for 60 months, $16.67/ month for 60 months per $1,000 financed when financing thru FMCC in lieu of Ford factory rebate WAC; offer expires 8/15/2010. 6) 0% APR for 60 months, $16.67/ month for 60 months per $1,000 financed when financing thru FMCC in lieu of Ford factory rebate WAC; offer expires 8/15/2010. 7) 0% APR for 60 months, $16.67/ month for 60 months per $1,000 financed when financing thru FMCC in lieu of Ford factory rebate WAC; offer expires 8/15/2010. See dealer for details. All offers end 8/15/2010. Restrictions apply. Pictures are for illustration purposes only.

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Gulf Coast Medical Foundation provides $25,000 to Car burglar support Ft. Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Program nabbed in action Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels is honored to announce Gulf Coast Medical Foundation has provided funds

of $25,000, which will provide The funds from Gulf Coast support for the Meals on Wheels Medical Foundation will assist Program for seniors citizens in in our continuing our mis Fort Bend County. sion throughout the year,” said Manuela Arroyos, chief executive officer, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. The Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels program allows back. The husband suffered a seniors to stay in their homes as single gunshot wound to his face long as possible, by providing and head. nutritious meals, programs and Leedom said the wife was services. Many senior citizens in transported to the hospital and Fort Bend are struggling to make immediately taken in for sur ends meet. By providing meals gery. The man was going to to these seniors, they are able to be transported to Memorial remain in their homes. Hermann via Life Flight but Those interested in providing a once CPR began he was taken meal or meals to senior citizens in by ground ambulance. At press our community, or if you would time the husband was in criti like to volunteer a couple of hours cal condition; the wife was a week or month to deliver meals still in surgery, her condition to shut-in seniors, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels would unknown. Leedom declined to release welcome your call. the names of the two victims, For more information, please but did acknowledge they were visit www.fortbendseniors.org or married and in their 50’s. call 281-633-7057.

Domestic violence ends in double shooting in Stafford By LeaAnne Klentzman At press time few details were available on a domestic double shooting in Stafford. Early Tuesday morning Stafford police were called to a home in the 800 block of Childers Court when a domestic disturbance ended with a dou ble shooting. Stafford Sergeant James Leedom said Tuesday morning that the case was still unfolding and little information was available. He said police had been notified by a family friend that a shooting had occurred at the residence on Childers Court. According to Leedom, the wife had two gunshot wounds to the

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A Helping Hand from

Ed’s Pharmacy

By LeaAnne Klentzman Early Sunday morning, Sugar Land police responded to suspicious activity on Pebble Hill Court. According to police at about 2:45 in the morning they were notified of a man walking down Pebble Hill Court trying to open door handles on cars. The reportee told police that the man trying to get into the neighbor hood vehicles was driving a red Ford Explorer. As responding Officer Shockey rolled into the neighborhood, he noticed a red Ford Explorer round a corner. The officer stopped, and waited. The suspect entered a car, not his own, and Officer Shockey detained him. Michael Villarreal, 26, of Fresno was arrested and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle.

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Hypercalcemia is a condition of an above normal calcium level in the blood. Calcium facilitates the formation of our bones, and is also involved in muscle contractions, the release of hormones, and the maintenance of functions of nerves and the brain. Certain medical conditions may lead to hypercalcemia, including certain types of cancer. Hypercalcemia may also be caused by certain medications, such as lithium and thiazide diuretics. Symptoms of hypercalcemia may include constipation, fatigue, and depression, although persons with the condition may not experience any symptoms. Muscle weakness, dehydration, and nausea are other possible symptoms. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) is a medication available with a prescription that works to decrease the calcium concentration in the blood by increas ing the amount of calcium that is excreted by the body, and also decreas ing bone reabsorption. Bisphosphonates also may be prescribed for persons with hypercalcemia. These medications work by disrupting bone resorption and therefore inhibiting calcium release. Pamidronate (Aredia), etidronate (Didronel), and ibandronate (Boniva) are examples of bisphosphonates. Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa) is also a bisphosphonate that may be prescribed for persons with this condition.

Missouri City still searching for clues in murder By LeaAnne Klentzman Missouri City police respond ed to a man down call in the 900 block of Derby Wednesday eve ning about 8 p.m. in the Hunter’s Glen neighborhood. When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered Jarrett Harper, 35, dead in his front yard. He had been shot several times. Police have few details. Reportedly two black males in their early 20’s were seen leaving the area in a red 4-door Pontiac

Grand Am or Grand Prix after Harper was shot. One of the two men was described as about 6’1” tall, 160 lbs, wearing a white shirt and blue shorts. The other man was between 5’10” and 6 foot, 150-160 pounds, wearing a red shirt and khaki pants. Although police do not have anyone in custody, they believe that Harper may have been fol lowed home from a Houston restaurant by his assailants. Jarrett Harper was a star

high school athlete and college football quarterback. After high school Harper played for the TSU Tigers. After college he began a career as a coach and teacher. Harper had recently returned to Missouri City to coach for TSU and further his education. The case is still under inves tigation and anyone with infor mation is asked to call Missouri City police at 281-403-8700 or 281-403-5868.

Richmond man robbed on back porch By LeaAnne Klentzman Richmond police are inves tigating the robbery of a Richmond man who was robbed on the porch of his affluent Hillcrest home. Although driveway robberies and home invasions have almost become the norm, in the actual town of Richmond, not the zip code, it is a rarity; if not the first in a very long time. Especially when the crime occurs on the town’s most affluent street just a

block from the County Jail. Sunday evening about 9 p.m. Richmond police were called to a home in the 90 block of Hillcrest to investigate a rob bery. Richmond Master Sergeant Lowell Neinast said the victim was clearing off the porch and going in for the evening when he was approached by a man who said he had a gun and demanded his cash. The victim handed over his wallet and the suspect took the cash, threw the wallet on the

ground and walked away. The suspect was described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old about 5’8 to 5’10’ weighing 160 - 180 pounds. He was wearing a white T-shirt with back designs, jeans and had a white piece of fabric in his hand. This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Richmond police depart ment at 281-342-2849 or Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS.

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NO. 10-CPR-022922 § IN THE COUNTY COURT § AT LAW NUMBER 4 OF § FT. BEND COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VINCENT ZIBOH, Deceased, were issued to DORIS ZIBOH on August 9, 2010, in Docket No. 10-CPR-022922 pending in the County Court at Law Number 4 of Fort Bend County, Texas. The address of the Independent Executrix is: DORIS ZIBOH, Independent Executrix of the Estate of VINCENT ZIBOH, Deceased c/o Olivia Carbajal Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C. 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1400 Houston, Texas 77046-1130 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. WEYCER, KAPLAN, PULASKI & ZUBER, P.C. By: /s/ Olivia Carbajal Olivia Carbajal (TBN 24062651) Marilyn S. Sims (TBN 00784973) Eleven Greenway Plaza, Suite 1400 Houston, Texas 77046-1130 Telephone: 713-961-9045 Fax: 713-961-5341 ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF VINCENT ZIBOH DECEASED

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argues, “By the express language of the policy, Steadfast was given the opportunity to join Commonwealth’s investigation and payment process but opted not to do it.” The excess carrier is also contending that Gatesco must re-prove and reestablish that Commonwealth properly found that Hurricane Ike caused $2.5 million in damages to The Courtyard. “They aren’t entitled to a doover,” said Gates, explaining that in addition to damage suffered by the apartments, Gatesco

Gatesco that it would begin paying what it owes on the remaining damages after first deducting the amount that Commonwealth paid under the primary policy. “Absolutely bewildering,” is how the pleadings for Gatesco’s read, “That simply flies in the face of the very purpose of excess insurance.” Steadfast also claimed that it could makes its own determination of whether the primary insurer should have paid the claim to repair The Courtyard, which is what triggered Steadfast’s obligation as excess carrier. Gates

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CITY OF MISSOURI CITY PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings will be held by the City of Missouri City to receive comments for or against proposed amendments to the following sections contained in the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Section 4, Definitions, amending the definition of child-care facilities pertaining to the types of services provided by such facilities; 2. Section 9, Supplementary District Regulations, regarding rules and regulations pertaining to child-care facilities, disallowing child-care centers to locate within a shopping center or an integrated business development; 3. Section 15, Specific Use Permits, removing child-care centers as a use which requires City Council approval when proposing to locate within a shopping center or an integrated business development; clarifying the term “institution for children” so as not to include child-care centers. The following public hearings are scheduled: 1. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Date: Time: Place:

has had to pay for emergency repairs and costs to minimize further storm damage. Further Gatesco claims to have incurred losses from transferring tenants from damaged units, assisting residents during the time the time electricity was off for as long as three weeks, make-ready costs to transfer tenants, and ongoing temporary repairs and payroll costs while awaiting insurance payments to conduct permanent repairs. In the suit Gatesco is also seeking the $20,000 in attorney fees that it’s cost to get Steadfast to honor its obligation under the insurance policy.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers (2nd Floor of City Hall) 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234) Missouri City, Texas

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Children Discovering Child Care Center will receive sealed bids at 1500 Main St. Richmond, TX, 77469 for CACFP food service Wed., Sept. 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Approximately 70 ea. breakfast, lunch and snack served and delivered daily, Mon. through Fri. Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2011. To request a bid package, email childrendiscovering@yahoo.com Contracts are subject to review by the TX Dept. of Agriculture. A 10% performance bond may be required of successful bidder.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be accepted by Quail Valley Utility District for the following item at the Quail Valley U.D. office, Thursday September 9, 2010, until 10:00 A.M., then publicly opened and read aloud. 120,000 lbs. Liquid Polyphosphate Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Quail Valley U.D. office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459 Phone: (281) 4995539.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE INTENTION OF MEADOWCREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATION OF A GROUND WATER STORAGE TANK Sealed bids will be received from qualified Contractors addressed to: Meadowcreek Municipal Utility District, Morris Mitchell, Manager, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459 or delivered to the same address until 10:00 a. m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010 for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment for the work required for rehabilitation of a 300,000 gallon ground water storage tank as listed in the specifications for the Water Tank Rehabilitation Project, prepared by Dunham Engineering, Inc. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the District office at the address above at the same time and date. Any bid received after the above closing time will be returned unopened. The work consists of rehabilitating a 300,000 gallon ground water storage tank located @ 3100 Northpark Drive, Missouri City, Texas 77459. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes upon the blank form of proposal furnished. Sealed envelopes shall be marked in the upper left hand corner as follows:

NOTICE OF CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1780 AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 3, NUISANCES The City of Sugar Land City Council on August 03, 2010, adopted on second consideration CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1780:

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER THREE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING NUISANCES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.

Specific information is available at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or you may call 281-403-8541 or email planninginfo@missouricitytx.gov for additional information.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check upon a national or state bank in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, payable to Meadowcreek Municipal Utility District or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute performance and payment bonds within fifteen (15) days after notice of award. Bids without check or bid bond will not be considered.

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All payment and performance bonds must be issued by a surety licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance and must have a minimum Best Key Rating Guide of “A” or “A-”.

Section 1. That Section 3-101(d) is amended to read as follows: (d) It is unlawful for a person to operate any radio, speaker, sound amplifier or similar device located within or upon a motor vehicle at a volume that is audible at a distance of more than 50 feet from the vehicle. The fact that the sound is audible at a distance of 50 feet from the vehicle is prima facie evidence of a violation of this subsection. Section 2. Article VI, Chapter 3, of the Code of Ordinances is amended by adding Sections 3-102 and 3-103 to read as follows:

Sec. 3-102. Public urination or defecation. (a) In this section, public place means any place to which the public has access, including a street, sidewalk, park, plaza, or a parking garage. (b) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly urinates or defecates: (1) On public property; or (2) In or from a public place. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person was in a restroom or other facility designed to accommodate human waste.

Sec. 3-103. Littering. (a) In this section: Public place means any place to which the public has access, including a street, sidewalk, park, plaza, or a parking garage. Solid waste has the meaning assigned by Section 3-148. (b) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly places any solid waste: (1) On public property; (2) In a public place; or (3) On private property not under the control of that person unless the person has the consent of the owner or person exercising control of that property. (c) Except as provided by Article IX, Chapter 3, it is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person placed the solid waste in a container designed to accommodate solid waste.

Section 3. That any person found guilty of violating this ordinance will be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Said ordinance is available in the office of the City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday through Friday. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

Monday, October 4, 2010 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers (2nd Floor of City Hall) 1522 Texas Parkway (FM 2234) Missouri City, Texas

which we raise funds to help stop child abuse in Fort Bend. This lunch club has donated thousands of dollars to Child Abuse Prevention and other community efforts.” Golf Tournament registration begins at 11:00 a.m. with tee off at noon, October 25, 2010. Golfers $100, dinner $15 and sponsorships $250 - $5,000. For more information please call 713-572-0807 or email dnall1@comcast.net.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m. PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request by Deacon Peter Yau, on behalf of the Fort Bend Community Church to amend Ordinance O-99-24, pertaining to a Specific Use Permit to revise the ingress/egress language which requires vehicular access through a driveway within the subject site at Senior Rd. and to review and consider architectural design and site development plans for the construction of a new educational building and associated parking and landscaped area, which may not adhere to the requirements of the existing ordinance and to add additional acreage. SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located north of the intersection of Knights Ct. and State Highway 6, east of Colony Creek Community Church at 7707 State Highway 6. SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being comprised of a 35.3511 acre tract of land located in the Elijah Roark League, A-77, Fort Bend County, Texas being out of a 39.094 acre tract conveyed unto ST Lending, Incorporated by deed recorded in Volume 2371 and being a 2.8315 acre tract of land located in the Elijah Roark League, A-77, Fort Bend County, Texas conveyed to ST. Lending, Incorporated by deed recorded in Volume 2371, Page 1601 of the Fort Bend County Deed Records and being a 0.7524 acre tract of land situated in the Elijah Roark League, A-77, Fort Bend County, Texas. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Planning Department at planninginfo@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

“DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM” BID FOR MEADOWCREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT WATER TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT TO BE OPENED: 10:00 a.m. August 31, 2010

The Contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder who, in the opinion of the Owner and Engineer, is best capable of performing the work. The evaluation shall be based on the contractor’s previous work experience, available resources, knowledge of the work and bid price. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Plans and specifications are on file at the Engineer’s office in College Station. Proposal forms and specifications may be obtained from Dunham Engineering, 13141 Hill Rd., College Station, Texas 77845, Phone (979) 690-6555, upon deposit of $75.00 per set. The amount of deposit will be refunded to each bidder who returns the documents in good condition within ten days after opening bids or any contractor who returns the documents in good condition before bids are opened. Deposits of Suppliers and subcontractors will not be refunded. Contractors who do not return plans before bid date or who do not bid forfeit the bid deposit. Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves of local conditions, and carefully examine the specifications and other documents. Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the specifications or documents, or have a question regarding their meaning, bidder should at once notify Dunham Engineering and obtain clarification prior to submitting any bid. The project site is located @ 3100 Northpark Drive, Missouri City, Texas 77459. Contact the District Superintendent, Joe Taylor @ 281-499-5539 to schedule a site visit. The site can be inspected during normal operating hours Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A pre-bid conference will not be held. Call the Engineer to ask any question pertaining to the project requirements. Contact the Engineer @ office phone # 979-690-6555 or mobile phone # 979-820-1648.

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REZONING 83 ACRES THE CROSSING AT TELFAIR SECTIONS 2, 3, AND 4 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 83 ACRES TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS BEING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90A AND STATE HIGHWAY 6, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND THE WEST BY CITY LIMITS BOUNDARY WITH THE NEW TERRITORY COMMUNITY AND WITHIN THE M. M. BATTLE LEAGUE, A-9 AND THE A. HODGE LEAGUE, A-32 PURPOSE: ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED REZONING SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD WHERE:

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Sealed bids, in duplicate, on the original forms, signed by an officer of the company, will be received by Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26, at the offices of the operator at Quail Valley Utility District located at 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459 until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010 for the construction of:

Bids will be accepted by Quail Valley Utility District for the following item at the Quail Valley U.D. office, Thursday, September 9, 2010 until 10:00 A.M., then publicly opened and read aloud.

Additional Ground Storage Tank at Water Plant No. 1 and Appurtenances Fort Bend County M.U.D. No 26 Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas

Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Quail Valley U.D. office, 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459 Phone: (281) 499-5539.

Plans, specifications and necessary information may be obtained from Saliger Engineering Corporation by calling (281) 858-4021 Plans and Specifications require a non-refundable deposit of $100 per set of plans and/or specifications. Bid Security shall be a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total bid and must accompany each proposal. Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check must be made payable to Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26. The successful bidder must furnish an insurance certificate, a performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price within the (10) days after receipt of the contract documents. Payment and performance bonds shall be issued from sureties with “A+” rating from Best’s Key Rating Guide and who are authorized by the State Board of Insurance to do business in Texas and to issue said bonds. The bonds must be signed by an authorized representative of the surety, and licensed by the State Board of Insurance. Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26 reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid deemed advantageous to them or waiver all irregularities. Dated: July, 2010 Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26

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Community Development Block Grant Program Manager

Scope: The City of Missouri City requests proposals from interested parties to provide code enforcement services for the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) program

Scope: The City of Missouri City requests proposals from interested parties to provide management services for the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) program

Proposal responses will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time August 30, 2010 and then opened.

The RFP packages may be obtained beginning August 11th by requesting the document name and number listed above by:

• contacting the City Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway (281) 403-8612 • email from cjohnson@missouricitytx.gov or charles@missouricitytx.gov

Proposal responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Charles Oberrender, CPPB Purchasing Manager City of Missouri City, Texas

SLUDGE HAULING AND ULTIMATE DISPOSAL

CITY OF SUGAR LAND NOTICE OF CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1790 DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 7 BUILDING REGULATIONS ADOPTING 2009 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND ADOPTING 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL C0DES The City of Sugar Land City Council on August 03, 2010, adopted on second consideration CITY OF SUGAR LAND ORDINANCE NO. 1790: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance will be fined not more than $2,000.00 for each offense. Said ordinance is available in the office of the City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday through Friday. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

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Water Tank Rehabilitation and Replacements, Austin Parkway and First Colony Water Plants WA1004 1950 First Colony Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 1402 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following location with payment of $70.00: Pate Engineers, Incorporated 13333 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300 Houston, Texas 77040 Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 02, 2010, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Brazos Room 154 and 155, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within 60 calendar days after the bid opening date and time. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

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According to Sean, they led by example, working long hours on First Colony Little League boards, PTA, and being at every event in the lives of their children. Sean has chosen to keep that family tradition going and is thrilled to be reporting in the Star on high school football and look forward to the challenge. As his buddy Giff Nielsen Sr said, " No one knows it better than Sean!" Feel free to contact the editor if you have any story suggestions or questions. Sean say, “Best wishes to all teams and their families and I'll be seeing you at the games!!” As we approach the local High school football season, spirits are high and teams are preparing for their seasons. Look to us for your scores and game of the week once the season begins. Strike up the band, support the kids. Friday night lights is coming to town. Since Clements' regional final playoff run in 2007, these five teams have seen very little post season success, but there has been some very exciting district competition. One thing about FBISD high school football is that you never know who will come out on top at the end of the season. It is full of great plays and players as well as bone headed mistakes. This district baffles even the biggest high school football fans. Coaching, grades, and injuries seem to be the biggest factor in the success of these teams. They are all loaded with superior athletes. Whoever can play together the best and believe in themselves the most will be victori-

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A person will be fined up to $2,000 for each of the three offenses in accordance with the changes adopted by city council. The city indicates that due to the growth in the commercial areas over the past years, the police department has been regularly addressing acts of misconduct that were not recurring issues in the past. It said that some of these

issues are not thoroughly addressed by the current state law. The SLPD recommended approval of the section revisions to the ordinance. The changes were adopted this month on Aug. 3, the date that City spokesman Doug Adolph said that the ordinance is effective. “Generally, warnings are issued the first 30 days,” he said.

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ous again this season. Many, many games come down to the last snap. Many NFL and great college players have come from these five schools. As we speak, Clements has Derek Carr as the starting QB at Fresno St, Walker Dille at TCU as Wide Receiver, and the inspirational Omar Amin as the University of Houston special teams. Elkins star Jake Mathews is starting for the famous Texas ATM Aggies, along with other Elkins alumni. Dulles' Cotton Turner is the back-up QB at our very own University of Houston. We wish all these players and others from FBISD continued success. Look for the Kempner/ Clements game to be a thriller. Right down to the wire just like last season. The Rangers will seek revenge as they watched the game and a playoff birth literally slipped out of their hands in the final seconds. This one could get ugly early. Come out and support these fine student-athletes, bands, drill teams, and cheerleaders. Games will be played Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at Mercer and Hall Stadiums. Check the FBISD website for schedules of all your favorite teams. The Clements Rangers will attempt to rope the competition behind starting senior leader Austin Decell at QB. Decell has a rocket arm and has worked hard under head coach Keith Knowles for 3 years. Knowles has a fine group of assistants, led by Ranger alumni Bobby Darnell and Ryan Cantrell. Darnell starred at Baylor and Cantrell at the University of Kansas. Austin has a new coach, Daniel Schreiber. Welcome to FBISD and the "Dawg House" coach!! Coach Schreiber seems optimistic about his team’s chances at success. Schreiber will take over for Coach Stewart, who was at Austin for a long time without making the playoffs. Taylor Woods will start at QB for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs also possess a fine assistant coaching staff with FBISD veteran Randy Ursery leading the assistants. The Austin/Clements game is also always a battle royal. Elkins and Coach James Brown will be well adept with power, speed, and agility at almost all positions. They have a deadly offensive attack that can score on any team, every play, and score quickly. Elkins is never out of a game for this reason. Their defense has been a question in years past. Look for the Knights to throw and run the ball for many long yardage plays. They are very exciting to watch. The Dulles Viking "Nation" as they are known will be com-

petitive under the guidance of FBISD legend Jim Creech. Rest assure that no matter what kind of talent Creech has or how many players he has, Dulles will give many teams fits with their feisty defense and offensive grit. Creech also has a great group of assistants, led by long-time FBISD coach Clinton Welch. Kempner will be competitive, with a strong coaching staff. They will have solid offensive, defensive, and special teams. Penalties and grades have hurt the mighty Coogs in years past, but the tide could be turning for them. Look for Austin, Clements, Dulles, and Elkins to make a run at the playoffs. However, Kempner will be lurking and might play spoiler again to any one of these teams.

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3rd annual David Taylor Cadillac car show

Treasures of yester years coming to Sugar Land Town Square

David Taylor Cadillac announces its 3rd annual car show at Sugar Land Town Square to be held on Saturday, September 25 from 9 am to 5 pm. “You can enter your car as long as it's pre-1990,” invites Craig De Serf, General Manager of the Cadillac dealership. In the last several years De Serf said the show had “anything

from a priceless early 1900's Cadillac, high line of all types of make and models, to an old muscle car that Dad and his son have been restoring in the garage.” David Taylor Sr., who passed away in 1997 was central to the legacy established by the Taylor family since the early 1900’s. It is known by several generations of Houstonians and area resi-

dents who have done business with the dealership. David Taylor was a car enthusiast himself. “We were trying to find away to keep that memory alive,” said De Serf, and what better way to do it as this is the third year for the memorable event. De Sales said that there are car clubs that do this every

now and then, but for the car show being organized by David Taylor Cadillac, “we decided to make it open to everyone.” David Taylor Cadillac will award “Best in Show” and “The People’s Choice” awards for which each winner will receive a $500 cash award and a beautiful plaque for display. De Serf said that the Houston area

Williams Trace Baptist Church to become Sugar Land Baptist Church Williams Trace Baptist Church is changing its name to Sugar Land Baptist Church. The name change will become effective on August 22, with a special celebration. Due to confusion over the church’s location, the congregation voted in April to make the name change. The first location of the church was on

Williams Trace Blvd., but later moved to its present location on Southwest Freeway. Signage for Williams Trace Blvd. on Southwest Freeway led people not familiar with the church to look for the church at that exit. The congregation felt it was the right time to make the change to alleviate any confusion associated with a particular street.

vice beginning at 9:45 a.m., a special “Great Race” Bible study at 11:00 a.m., and lunch for everyone at 12:00 noon. Childcare for preschoolers is provided during the worship service and Bible study. Sugar Land Baptist Church is located at 16755 Southwest Freeway. From Sweetwater Blvd., turn south on Town Center South and continue to the church. From Hwy. 59, the church is located on the in-bound side of the freeway between Sweetwater and University. For more information, call 281-980-4431 or visit website cancer and improve their self www.sugarlandbaptist.org. esteem during treatment and recovery. The Look Good Feel Better program will consist of a series of classes where volunteer cosmetologists will teach women diagnosed with cancer how to cope with skin changes and hair loss due to chemotherapy or radiation treatments. The Look Good Feel Better classes will be held in the first floor conference room of the MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land at 1327 Lake Pointe Parkway. The upcoming class is Wednesday, August25, at 10:00 a.m. Preregistration is required; participants can call (281) 566-1800, ext. 2 to register or obtain more information. The program is open to MD Anderson patients as well as any cancer patients in the Fort Bend area. Senior Pastor Dr. Phil Lineberger adds, “If you know where we are you can learn who we are.” The church will celebrate the name change during the church’s annual end-of-summer “Welcome Home Sunday”, with the theme of “Great Day Sugar Land.” There will be a celebration worship ser-

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SPACE, SPACE, AND MORE SPACE Beautifully remodeled home in Quail Valley has room for several generations with a 2 bedroom garage apartment which even has a separate address. The main house has all formals, new carpet, new paint, up to 5 large bedrooms with 2 bedrooms down. It has a remodeled kitchen with under counter icemaker, central vac, fireplace (gas logs), and beautiful leaded glass windows across the front. Outside, the house has a large swimming pool between the house and the garage apartment with a deck and large covered breezeway. Newly landscaped flower beds and bushes make for easy maintenance and beautiful flowers.

Fort Bend County Fair Rodeo Sr. All Around Cowgirl Champion 20092010 is Alexa Lake, a Junior at Foster High School. Here she is shown with her horse Fancy Mr. Reed (Dunny). Alexa is the daughter of Phyllis Benefield of Richmond.

HHHH Lowe’s employees broke ground today on a Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity House. Lowe’s, a national partner with Habitat for Humanity since 2003, provided Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity a $30,000 grant to build the house. The home on Ave. F will add to the more than 53 Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity houses built in Fort Bend County, Texas.

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(CORNER OF CANYON COURT & LA QUINTA DRIVE) in Quail Valley subdivision Missouri City

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This house is ideal for a large family that wants private living space for more than one generation. Or the garage apartment can be income producing as a rental unit. It has an attractive price and open house this weekend.

3003 CANYON COURT

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Sugar Land Church of God

In addition to the two bedrooms in the garage apartment, it has a cathedral ceiling living room, breakfast area and kitchen. Downstairs the garage apartment also has a study/office and a mudroom connected to the two-car garage with garage door opener.

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“Reaching the World through Photo by Larry Pullen

Dr. Mike Kessler, Ray Wathen and Larry Pullen at the Rosenberg store. "They've sat down and they can't get up! Three seniors from the Exchange Club of Sugar Land laugh about requiring help getting up after a sit-down break at the club’s annual Walk With Pride event at Payless Shoe Store.”

the Prophecies of the Scriptures”

Sunday, August 22 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Sugar Land Church of God

1715 Eldridge Road Sugar Land, Tx. 77478

281-242-2424