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Spokesman Bart Evans speaks to the media at the protest venue on Highway 6 on Saturday. By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend ISD’s proposed rezoning of students in Lake Colony, Heritage Colony and Riverstone neigborhoods from Clements to Elkins High School has drawn an unprecedented public protest. Aggrieved parents and students assembled on Highway 6 outside Lake Colony on Saturday afternoon with placards showing their opposition to the plan. “FBISD should uphold its zoning principles, otherwise it will continue to foster public distrust,” said Bart Evans, a Lake Colony resident and spokesman for the First Col-

ony residents affected by the re-zoning. “On January 24, FBISD announced ‘Option Three’ as an alleged remedy for alleviating high school overcrowding. A review of the proposal shows it violates FBISD zoning principles,” Evans said. “Building capacity is ignored. Removing students from Clements to Elkins will result in the following disparity by 2014: (Elkins: 2682, Clements: 2343),” he said. “The plan fails to keep First Colony and feeder schools tracking together: Lake and Heritage Colony students will be detoured from First Colony

feeder schools to Elkins HS. The plan also splits Lake Colony: 1/3 at Clements and 2/3 at Elkins. It ignores transportation and safety issues,” Evans said, “There is no plan for growth: The board is merely shifting students from one over-crowded school to another. The plan does not minimize rezoning: this would be the third rezoning of Lake/Heritage Colony in the past decade. Community feedback wasn’t solicited. First Colony was not consulted by FBISD before announcing this proposal. “Lastly, the plan is ineffiSee SCHOOL, Page 4

Future Clements Rangers join the protest to ensure that they remain zoned to Clements HS.

Fort Bend County’s population nears 600,000 mark By SESHADRI KUMAR The U.S. Census Bureau has released preliminary reports naming Fort Bend County the second fastest growing county in Texas, moving up a spot from the 2000 Census where it ranked third. The County experienced 65.1 percent growth in 10 years and has an estimated population of 585,375. Fort Bend remains the 10th largest county in the state with an annual average population increase of 23,000 people; it is also the fastest growing county in the Greater Houston area. The data shows that Fort Bend County saw tremendous growth in population, and will therefore receive additional representation on both the state and federal level. “It is no secret that Fort Bend County is one of the best places to live in Texas,” said State Rep. Howard. “This increased population growth presents the possibility of increasing Fort Bend County’s representation from

Fort Bend County Total 585,375 White 296,310 Hispanic 138,967 Black 125,818 Asian 99,370 Other Race 44,328 Multi-racial 17,021 American Indian 2,302 two and a half representatives to three full representatives. This means additional representation for all of the great people that reside in our county.” While many of the counties around the state lost substantial population, Fort Bend County remains the second largest of its kind in the area, next to Harris County. Representative Howard’s district grew from 135,000 to 180,00 residents in the last ten years. “I look forward to working with the House Committee on Redistricting as well as

the entire Texas Legislature to shape Texas’ districts in a fair and transparent manner, ensuring every resident of Fort Bend County as well as the entire state an equal voice,” said Howard. Meanwhile, Fort Bend Commissioners Court is scheduled to establish a citizens committee for redistricting this week. Pct. 1 Commissioner Richard Morrison has named Ted Garcia, Cynthia Bennett and Mark Bankston to the Fort Bend County Citizens Advisory Committee on Redistricting representing Precinct One. Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers has named Sam Raia, Larry Smith, and Lynda Mixon to the committee. Pct. 4 Commissioner James Patterson’s nominees are Bart Hatfield, Carmen Martinez and Naren Patel. County Judge Bob Hebert and Pct. 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage have not submitted the names of their nominees at press time.

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Sugar Land City Council called an election for May 14 that will include nine possible changes to the City’s charter. The charter is a document that establishes the form of government for Sugar Land. This includes provisions for a council-manager form of government, legislative authority of City Council, general elections provisions, finance provisions and several other areas outlining the governing of Sugar Land. The charter can only be amended, added to or repealed by a majority of voters. The charter is available online at www.sugarlandtx. gov/city_hall/city_secretary/ cosl_charter/index.asp. Nine charter amendments were proposed and approved

by a citizen-appointed Charter Review Committee. Every five years, City Council appoints a citizen task force to review and make recommendations for possible amendments or updates to the charter. The propositions as they will read on the ballot follow: PROPOSITION NO. 1: Section 1.09 (f) of the City Charter now prohibits persons residing in an area annexed by the City for limited purposes from voting in city elections. A recent change in State law now allows those persons to vote in City elections. Should Section 1.09 (f) be repealed to comply with State law? PROPOSITION NO. 2: Section 2.01 (d) of the City Charter now provides that a

person elected to city council takes office at the council meeting following the meeting at which the council declares the election results. Should the Charter be amended to provide that a person elected to city council takes office at the meeting at which the city council declares the election results? PROPOSITION NO. 3: Sections 3.01 and 3.02 of the City Charter now require that initiative and referendum petitions be signed by registered voters “equal in number to at least 30% of those voting in the last regular city election.” Should those sections be amended to require that initiative and referendum petitions See BALLOT, Page 2

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is now treating varicose veins with a new minimally invasive procedure. This new technique delivers quick recovery times and better cosmetic results to patients than the traditional procedure. Approximately 20 to 30 million Americans suffer from varicose veins disease. Varicose veins is a progressive disease that produces symptoms such as leg fatigue, heaviness, and itchiness. Patients are often embarrassed by the noticeable diseased veins on their legs. “Out of the many who suffer from this disease, 20-25% of woman and 10-15% of men, have varicose veins that are enlarged and discolored; sometimes skin ulcers appear near their ankles. These symptoms are caused by inefficient blood circulation in their veins,” said Ulises Baltazar, board certified vascular surgeon on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. There are several conservative options which have been used in the past to treat the symptoms of the disease. However, treatments such as wearing stockings and exercising have shown to be problematic by merely minimizing the symptoms without addressing the underlying causes of the disease. The traditional surgical procedure of stripping the superficial veins, which was introduced in the 1960s, has also been unfavorable to patients

because positive outcomes cannot be guaranteed. The traditional procedure is also painful for patients and results in a longer recovery due to the 20 to 30 incisions that must be made. With the new technology now being used at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, patients can put their concerns to ease. The TRIVEX System is a comprehensive attack for varicose veins disease, clinically proven by the FDA. Dr. Baltazar received hands on training under Dr. Greg Spitz, world-renowned vascular surgeon in Chicago. Dr. Baltazar offers this treatment only at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. This is a minimally invasive procedure which allows patients to walk out the door within one to two hours of the surgery and return back to their normal activities within only a few days. “Positive results are assured

with the TRIVEX System. During the procedure, I am able to visually confirm the location of the diseased veins, using a novel technique called trans-illuminated powered phlebectomy. This capability allows for accurate removal of large clusters of varicose veins with a minimal number of incisions,” said Baltazar. The TRIVEX powered phlebectomy procedure is able to deliver a quicker and more accurate procedure, resulting in a quick recovery and outstanding cosmetic results. Patients at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital are very satisfied knowing that; with the TRIVEX procedure varicose veins have been completely removed, and therefore any recurrence is low. To make an appointment with Dr. Baltazar or a vascular surgeon in your area, call Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s physician referral line 281-274-7500, or visit MethodistSugarLand.com.

WILD WEST MOVIES. During the month of March, journey back in time to the Wild West at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, when “Go Texan” Month will be celebrated with a series of classic western movies. The first movie, which will be shown on Saturday, March

5, is a 1967 classic starring Clint Eastwood as a mysterious nomad who enters into a partnership with a Mexican gunman with a price on his head. Showtime is 1:30 pm. This film is not rated. The second movie will be shown on Thursday, March 31. In this Emmy Award-winning 1939 classic, a group of

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annual Gala Dinner and Auction is on Friday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Palm Pavilion at Safari Texas Ranch. The world renowned Tour Choir will perform a medley of Academy Award-winning tunes in keeping with the Night at the Oscars theme and Judge Jim Richard will serve as Auctioneer for the Live Auction. Dave Anderson, a playwright, director, producer and community activist will lead the evening as Master of Ceremonies. Festivities for this casual, fun-filled evening include a delicious buffet meal, a Live Auction and a Silent Auction. Every taste and price range will be represented in the auctions which will include: sporting event packages, weekend trips, handmade items and much more! Opportunities are still available for sponsorships to the Gala Dinner and Auction including a Platinum Sponsor-

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Ballot From Page 1 be signed by at least 10% of the City’s registered voters? PROPOSITION NO. 4: Section 3.08 of the City Charter allows the city council to repeal an initiative ordinance two years following its adoption by a twothirds vote of city council. However, Section 3.10 allows the city council (by majority vote) to repeal the initiative ordinance after six months following its adoption. Should the conflict in the two Sections be resolved by deleting Section 3.08 and amending Section 3.10 to allow the city council to repeal an initiative ordinance after one year following its adoption? PROPOSITION NO. 5: Section 3.10 of the City Charter now allows the city council to re-enact an ordinance six months following its repeal by the voters in a referendum election. Should

Pictured back row (l to r): Bill Adams (Founder/Artistic Director of the Fort Bend Boys Choir), Jacqueline Baly Chaumette (FBBC Board President and Sugar Land City Councilwoman) and Don Kerstetter (Owner, Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land). Front row: Emilio Fautsch and Bryan Pulliam, Tour Choirboysi in recognition of Classic Chevrolet’s Platinum Sponsorship. ship that features preferential seating, notable recognition and an exclusive performance by the Tour Choir for a future event (subject to availability of course). Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land is a Platinum

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Section 3.10 be amended to allow the city council to re-enact the repealed ordinance after one year following its repeal? PROPOSITION NO. 6: Section 3.13 of the City Charter now requires that a recall petition requesting city council to hold an election on whether to remove the mayor or a council member from office be signed by 25% of the city’s registered voters. Should Section 3.13 be amended to reduce the number of required signatures on a recall petition to 20% of the city’s registered voters? PROPOSITION NO. 7: Article III of the City Charter establishes procedures for the use of the initiative, referendum, and recall procedures. Should Article III be revised to: (1) provide for a more logical order; (2) conform to State laws; (3) provide for uniform petition requirements; (4) require that petition signatures be collected within 45 days; and (5) provide

for modern language, usage, and style? PROPOSITION NO. 8: Section 4.02 of the City Charter now provides for the city manager to appoint and terminate the city secretary. Should Section 4.02 be amended to provide that the city council must consent to the city manager’s appointment or termination of the city secretary? PROPOSITION NO. 9: Section 4.03 of the City Charter now provides for the city manager to appoint and terminate the city attorney. Should Section 4.03 be amended to provide that the city council must consent to the city manager’s appointment or termination of the city attorney and to provide that the city attorney will exercise independent professional judgment in providing legal services to the city? Visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/ city_hall/city_secretary/elections/index.asp.

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By BARBARA FULENWIDER H.D. Chambers, the superintendent of the Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD), is packing his bags and heading to Alief Independent School District where he will be that districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent. Chambers, who came to SMSD five years ago from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, is currently â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the middle of working on a transition plan with the Stafford and Alief boards. Alief wants someone as quickly as possible but I need to finish up some things here in Stafford first,â&#x20AC;? he said. He thinks he will likely leave Stafford in early to midApril. While at Cy-Fair for 14 years, Chambers filled campus and central administration positions. When SMSD offered him the opportunity to be superintendent he took the leap and by all accounts has done an extraordinarily good job. At Stafford heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplished much. Some of the accomplishments heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most proud of are raising student performance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;bringing the school level to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recognized.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed the culture and raised the expectations of our students. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a higher standard in everything we

Chambers do.â&#x20AC;? Chambers said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also most proud of â&#x20AC;&#x153;our long-range strategic planning that we just recently completed; proud of what role I was able to play to bring city council and the SMSD board together, and proud that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve managed our money well, which resulted in budget surpluses and enabled us to reduce the total tax rate for three consecutive years.â&#x20AC;? The superintendent said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had financial and academic accomplishments here and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the teaching and support staff. You do not experience accomplishments without great people in the classrooms, great principals and a great support staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve improved the business and community support, and had more than 125 com-

munity members participate in our long-range strategic plans,â&#x20AC;? Chambers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a lot of respect and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be loyal and appreciative to SMSD. The district gave me an opportunity to start being a superintendent. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt in Stafford that they want whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for their children. As long as the city of Stafford and the school board continue to focus on the core mission of the school district, then SMSD will be in good hands.â&#x20AC;? Chambersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next step up the career ladder is Alief ISD, which has some 46,000 students so is more than 10 times larger than SMSD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alief is a larger district and it really has a lot of great people. One thing that appealed to me about the job is their staff. They also have great traditions and their core beliefs are very consistent with mine. I am honored that they selected me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an outstanding opportunity for me to go to a district that shares the same values I have and gives me an opportunity to grow more as a professional school district administrator,â&#x20AC;? Chambers said. Mayor Leonard Scarcella said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly regret that he is leaving. I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brought a considerable amount of advancement to

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The boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feb. 24th agenda says the board will discuss the project for consideration and (possible) action. The results of the protest have been one board candidate on the reform ticket, Myatt Hancock, is now board president, the construction contract for Edgewater Park has been cancelled and Knoepfel has quit, according to Jonathan Day, attorney for those who protested the building of the water park and the closing of some swimming pools. The new board president, Myatt Hancock, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ms.

Knoepfelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience and expertise will be missed. We obviously owe Sherrie a great debt of gratitude for all the outstanding work she has done on behalf of the board and association over the last several years. We will all miss her guiding hand and her experience in dealing with the City of Sugar Land and other area associations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will, of course, need to start a search for a new executive director as soon as possible, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take this time to thank Sherrie for her years of service to First Colony and

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The View from Sugar Land Predicting American policy on protesters By RUSSELL C. JONES A consistent thread in Obama’s reaction to public demonstrations around the world is becoming harder to find, if trying to use any consistent logic. Maybe Obama is simply on the side of the historical underdog, as he understands what that means. In the case of the violence in Teheran following the stolen election two years ago, Obama was nowhere to be found in condemning the government. Clearly that was a democratic uprising. But this was the government that had replaced the Shah, the oppressor of his people who was supported by the United States. True, this government was in turn oppressing its own people, but as long as the United States had not supported the oppressing regime, no action was called for. Then came Mubarak in Egypt. After stumbling around the first few days, the administration’s position in favor of a democratic rebellion became apparent. After all, the demonstrators were challenging the government oppressor, who has been supported by the United States for the last three decades. If American policy is to support those who have opposed allies of the United States, it is consistent with the Iranian actions. Now come the marchers in Wisconsin, who are resisting oppression by that nasty old Republican Party. True, Obama has given lip service to reducing spending by governments at all levels, but he did not mean that states should actually reduce compensation of state employees to levels comparable to those of the private sector. Instead Obama chided the Wisconsin governor for trying to destroy the government employee union, clearly an oppressive act against (Capital-D) Democrat dem-

to be placed on the ballot in May. At last Tuesday’s city council meeting, the majority of the Council finally saw the light and rejected inclusion of the offending proposition on the ballot. Kudos are to be sent to Councilmen Schiff, Olson and Abraham for taking charge of the issue and being on the winning side of a 4 to 3 vote. All four votes to take the proposition off the ballot came from members of the City Council who are not running again. Jones onstrators. The majority of Wisconsin’s voters put the governor and the majority of the legislature into office, making their actions (smalld) democratic. Democrat legislators have abandoned the state in an effort to avoid a democratic vote on the issues. Apparently, those facts have gone unnoticed by the administration. On Sunday reports started coming in of the Jasmine Revolution, with protesters taking to the streets in 13 Chinese cities. As of this writing, Obama has taken no position. How does the oppressor theory work in this case? The last thing that Obama wants is American leadership anywhere in the world. The administration is likely to limit its role to mild scoldings of the Chinese government for use of excessive force. There will be no siding with the protesters, since China is not on Obama’s hit list of historical colonialist powers engaged in oppressing natives of foreign lands.

Changing course for the better Several weeks ago this column noted that the Sugar Land City Council was apparently going down the path of longer terms and extending overall term limits with a proposed city charter amendment

Let them eat cake Not surprisingly, the Board of Directors of the Gulf Coast Water Authority approved a resolution in opposition to Sugar Land’s proposed legislation which would give Fort Bend and Brazoria counties representation on the authority’s Board of Directors. The rationale of the opposition was silly at best. The sole grounds stated in the resolution was the fact that the board had been appointed by the commissioners court of Galveston County. Well, yes, that is true. It does not address the issue of why the Board should or should not be expanded. Despite an impassioned plea by this City Councilman and supporting resolutions from the Fort Bend commissioners court, the Brazoria County commissioners court, the City of Pearland, the City of Missouri City and the City of Sugar Land, the board displayed its typical indifference to the needs of 40% of its customer base by opposing its representation. Complete news coverage of the action can be found at www.guidrynews.com/story. aspx?id=1000032849. Jones is a member of the Sugar Land City Council, having been first elected in 2003. He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

Musings: Magic By JANICE SCANLAN Do you remember things as a child that were “magic” to you? They captured your imagination, seemed so very special, and made you see all kinds of possibility. Last summer I wrote about the Oyster Creek Trail in Missouri City and the possibility it offered for Missouri City residents. A reader told me the story of taking her son to bike on the trail and the wonderful magic he experienced riding under Murphy Road and the bridge over Oyster Creek from Mosley Park off Murphy Road. Mosley is a jewel of a park and the most amazing thing -being below the grade level of the street . . . you can’t hear the traffic as you pass along the trail or visit the shaded picnic areas. The view of Oyster Creek includes watching the spillway across the creek and all the birds that fish in the area. Or you can just enjoy the day. Now for a kid, the magic is riding or walking under the bridge as the Oyster Creek Trail continues on the west side of Murphy Road, north of Leonetti Graphics on Murphy Road, Congregation

Scanlan Beth El, Walmart, and other businesses nearby such as Fun Tiki and The Township. However, unlike the beautiful wooded area in Mosley Park, the Oyster Creek Trail did not have many trees in spite of its spectacular view. Our Missouri City Forester, Paul Wierzbicki, has been changing that . . . and building something unique – an Edible Arbor Trail. Thanks to the generosity of Kroger, Apache Corporation, TXU Energy, Quail Valley Church and the Houston Galveston Area Council, there is over a half mile of groves of fruit and nut trees. The groves will go all the way to the YMCA on Cartwright . . . with a new segment extending from Cartwright along

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Oyster Creek to Dulles . . . and connecting to Lost Creek and Oyster Creek Parks in Sugar Land starting sometime this year. The trail is also planned to follow Oyster Creek into Quail Valley, which will finally connect Quail Valley for pedestrians to safely walk or bike under Murphy Road . . . go to the Y or shopping. Hopefully the pedestrian friendly connections will finally be included for the largely inaccessible Quail Valley Middle School. But don’t take my word for the magic and possibilities of this trail. Saturday, March 5th, from 9:30 to noon, there will be a ribbon cutting of the Edible Arbor Trail and just a fun time. Dignitaries such as Mayor Allen Owen and the City Council, all kinds of crafts, prizes and fun for kids and parents alike. A perennial plant sale will benefit Missouri City Green, which is spearheading the event. It’s an organization like Keep Sugar Land Beautiful, that will emphasize making Missouri City a more beautiful, cleaner, greener and more environmentally sustainable community. You can do your shopping at Walmart park there, Mosley Park or the YMCA. The main part of the event will be near Congregation Beth El. It’s free, fun and a great way to start your Saturday. Share some magic with your kids or grandkids or just enjoy some yourself. If you’d like an event flier and map, write to janicescanlan@earthlink.net.

By JOANNIE PARR & THOMAS PARR, M.D. Starting as far back as 1968, Americans have been taught that if you have a fire, police, or health emergency, you dial 9-1-1. According to the Texas Dept. of State Health Services, much of the public’s early awareness of pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) was acquired through the weekly 1970’s television show “Emergency!” as the paramedics of Squad 51 raced around Los Angeles County on emergency rescue calls. We remember “Emergency!” well, as it was our preschooler’s favorite show, and he caused us to pull to the side of the road more than once with his ambulance and fire truck siren sounds from the back seat! Over the past 40 years, our EMS system has evolved. Education, technology, training, life-saving skills, and equipment have all made quantum leaps. Today’s Emergency 9-11 medical transport system is either a local government agency or a local government contracted ambulance service. These ambulances are well equipped with immediate lifesaving medical supplies and equipment. Upon arrival at the scene, our Fort Bend County EMS professionals assess the patient’s medical condition, make medical decisions about immediate treatment, identify the most appropriate hospital destination, and decide whether or not an air ambulance should be called. A primary factor in that process is whether or not the patient’s condition is so critical that the transport time must be kept to a minimum. Other aspects are how overwhelmed a nearby hospital emergency room might be and how many EMS units are still available to handle other incoming 9-11 calls. Our Fort Bend County EMS today has ten (10) M.I.C.U. (Mobile Intensive Care Unit) Ambulances and three (3) First Responder Squad Units, as well as teams of highly skilled, licensed paramedics who are always on duty on a rotating basis. It is important to understand that because the 9-1-1 EMS phone number is supposed to be called for very serious medical conditions, the patient may well be taken to the closest hospital which is

School From Page 1 cient: Marshall and Willowridge remain under-populated under the plan, nor does it consider removing academies to a centralized location,” Evans said.

Riverstone joins the protest Riverstone resident Rama Manne echoed Evans’ concerns and added that his neighborhood would be rezoned for the third time within the last 10 years. “In 2007, about 100 students from Riverstone were moved from Elkins to Clements and now, they are again being sent to Elkins,” Manne said. “This is not the right plan, at the right time or the right approach,” Manne said. Next year, if the language academy at Clements is moved to a proposed central location, it will lose 400 students and Elkins will remain overcrowded, Manne said. The district plan shows Elkins will again be overcrowded in 2014 and why carry out the ping pong exercise, he said. The residents of Lake Colony, Heritage Colony and Riverstone were caught by surprise as the plan to rezone their chil-

Parr capable of handling his or her problem. This provides the most immediate medical care available and allows the EMS unit to get back into service as rapidly as possible, ready to respond to the next incoming 9-1-1 EMS call. Because of the geographic size of Ft. Bend County and

WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1 EMS: Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure Fainting or loss of consciousness Unresponsiveness when talked to or touched Drowning Unexplained seizures or convulsions Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision Mental change (such as confusion, unusual behavior, difficulty waking or speaking) Unexplained severe headache Sudden or intense pain Bleeding that won’t stop Severe vaginal bleeding Coughing up or vomiting blood Suicidal or homicidal feelings Choking Severe burns Allergic reaction Trauma (injury) Hypothermia or abnormally low body temperature Heat stress or exhaustion Motor vehicle accident injury Industrial accident Drug overdose or poisoning Neck or back injury [NOTE: Think of this list as being representative, but not all inclusive. This list is provided by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the American College of Emergency Physicians.]

dren to Clements was presented for the first time in the fifth zoning workshop. Unlike New Territory, Telfair, Orchard Lakes residents, Colony Bend elmentary neighborhood and Willowridge High School area residents, who all staged highly visible protests against re-zoning proposals, this group had little time to voice its protest.

because of its growing population, our County’s emergency resources are adequate; but anytime they have less than 5 units available in the entire county, transporting patients to facilities outside the county must be scrutinized on a case by case basis. Traffic conditions on our streets and highways also must be considered by the EMS team in making transport decisions. Inclement weather, such as flooding, hail, and high wind, can create additional safety issues which might add additional hazards to the patient, as well as to the EMS team. What the Emergency 9-1-1 system is not is a general patient taxi service to the hospital or a doctor’s office. One EMS staffer told us that he has arrived at a residence to see the patient walking down the sidewalk with a suitcase in hand for his ride to the hospital. We have private ambulance companies and medical taxi services which are supposed to handle routine, nonemergency medical transport. Not knowing how to call a private ambulance transport service might be one reason for such a misuse of our 9-11 EMS. When in doubt, you can ask your physician or the medical office staff for help. Hospitals, resident rehab facilities, and nursing homes maintain a list of private ambulance services which serve their respective locations. The paper phone book yellow pages and internet search engines should also have such a list. Occasionally, patients have expressed surprise about their EMS bill. Just as with other aspects of medical care, no ambulance service is going to be “free” to the patient, including the County system. The patient’s insurance company will be billed for the services rendered by both private and government systems, with the patient or the patient’s family paying the balance after insurance. Dr. Thomas Parr, an orthopedic surgeon in Sugar Land, can be reached at 281-4917111. Dr. Parr and his wife, Joannie, have been a team for well over 40 years. She has a BS Degree in Business and Finance and a Masters Degree in Federal Tax Law and has worked in the Medical accounting industry for more than 20 years. Visit www.tomparrmd.net for more information. The district almost conceded the demands of all other groups and the Lake Colony, Heritage Colony and Riverstone residents hope the school board will heed their request as well and grant their wish to remain in Clements’ zone. This for the first time in FBISD that a group of residents has taken the zoning issue to the street.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT. Bring the whole family out and enjoy a fun evening together playing classic board games at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. On Thursdays, March 3, 17 and 31, beginning at 6 p.m., the library’s Large Meeting Room will be set up for Family Game Night. CITY OF SUGAR LAND FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER – Utilities Department The primary responsibilities of this position are to monitor and implement programs to assure water distribution and wastewater collection systems are maintained through preventive maintenance and timely repair, minimizing any interruptions in service or supplies to our customers. Directly responsible for the field supervisors over repair crews, customer service employees and maintenance. Qualifications include: •Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management or field from an accredited school or university. Significant direct experience may be substituted for degree. •Five years of progressively responsible experience in a Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline. •Municipal experience preferred. •Texas Class C driver’s license. •TCEQ C Water Distribution or ability to obtain within two years. •TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection or ability to obtain within one year. Salary: $51,667 biweekly DOQ + excellent benefits. A City of Sugar Land online employment application MUST be completed in its entirety by the deadline Friday, March 4, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Please visit our website at www.sugarlandtx.gov for specific details and to apply.

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Powerful tools for Caregivers A caregiver is someone who has taken on the very selfless roll of caring for a loved one. Many times the caregiver has the great responsibility of making sure their loved one’s basic needs are met which requires work and dedication. By taking care of his or her own needs, the caregiver will be able to better care for those who depend on them. CanCare, Inc., in conjunction with Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, now offers a free seminar called Powerful Tools for Caregivers. The seminar consists of six classes, each of which focus on different tools that caregivers can use to help them become caregivers for themselves as well as for their loved one. Class participants report they are better at caring for themselves; have fewer feelings of anger, guilt and depression; have increased confidence and ability to cope with the demands of care giving; and take greater advantage of community services. The classes are held from March 7 - April 11 at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Sweetwater Pavilion Chapel. To register, call the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Spiritual Care department at 281-274-7164. Seating is Limited. Please register by Feb. 28.

Bargain Book Sale Friends of First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway at Grants Lake, Sugar Land, will hold their monthly bargain book sale Sat. Mar. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. GOOD CONDITION ONLY books, CD’s, DVD’s may be donated during regular library hours or at the sale and are tax deductible. Children’s items are especially needed. Call 281-416-0936 for more information.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. BID 11-051 – FUSION IMAGE INTENSIFICATION THERMAL SYSTEM Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. BID 11-031 – CONSTRUCTION OF BARKER PARK PRE-FABRICATED CONCESSION STAND A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Rosenberg Annex at 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas 77471. All bidders are encouraged to attend. Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 16TH day of DECEMBER 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-165278 in favor of the Plaintiff -THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,204.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 26TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant(s)- RODNEY PEARSON AND HALIMAN AQUIL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK SEVEN(07), REPLAT OF VICKSBURG, THE VILLAGE OF SHILOH, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 843/B AND 844/A OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF, 3335 BEDFORD FOREST DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. Ruben Davis, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. RFP 11-050 – JANITORIAL SERVICE AT JUSTICE CENTER A mandatory pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM (CST). The conference will be held on the first floor of the Parking Garage located next to the Justice Center at 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX. All qualified vendors are encouraged to attend. Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. RFP 11-030 – BARKER PARK BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTING A pre-RFP conference will be conducted on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM (CST) with site visit to follow. The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Rosenberg Annex at 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas 77471. All bidders are encouraged to attend. Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2011 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167864 in favor of the Plaintiff – FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET-AL Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,576.10 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 24TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – WATPA BUDDHAYEN MEDITATION CENTER INC., & ET-AL had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: GEO: 0175000000900907 / CPC: R42719 / A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, SITUATED IN THE BENJAMIN GEORGE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 175, BEING THE REMAINDER OF THAT CERTAIN CALLED 7.2215-ACRE TRACT AS RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 9875670 OF THE SAID COUNTY REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CALLED 13.8-ACRE TRACT NO.8, OUT OF THE CALLED 120-ACRE TRACT AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 230, PAGE 411, OF THE SAID COUNTY DEED RECORDS, SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A.” ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $374,180.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 22ND day of DECEMBER 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-161688 in favor of the Plaintiff -QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,132.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 12TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant(s)- SILVESTINA S. DECOTEAU had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK ONE (1), QUAIL BRIDGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE (1), FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A REPLAT OF RIDGEMONT SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE (5), AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 25, PAGE 14 OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY MAP RECORDS (“THE PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 5418 RIDGEMONT PLACE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77053. Terms: Cash Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. Ruben Davis, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 3RD day of DECEMBER 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #09-DCV-173090 in favor of the Plaintiff – QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,641.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 11TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) –– MARIO HIGHTOWER had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LOT 12, BLOCK 5, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 10, PAGE 7 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $92,360 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy Constable #1310

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 11TH day of JANUARY, 2011 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167658 in favor of the Plaintiff – ROYAL LAKE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,303.76 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 25TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – MARIA MARTIN AND DAMON MARTIN had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 12, BLOCK 5, OF ROYAL LAKES ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE 1685A, CLERK’S FILE NO. 1999043736 AND SLIDE 1854B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $430,720.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 17TH day of DECEMBER 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #09DCV-170197 in favor of the Plaintiff – WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,183.40++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) –– STEVEN D ALLEN AND CHERI ALLEN had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTYTHREE (33), BLOCK ONE (1) OF WATERSIDE ESTATES, SECTION FIVE (5), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2069/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 1506 LAKE HOLBROOK LANE, RICHMOND, TEXAS, 77469. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: 418,160 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy Constable #1310 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 10TH day of JANUARY, 2011 by the COUNTY Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #10-CCV-041447 in favor of the Plaintiff – MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,177.56 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 13TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – OHN ROGELIO SUBIA AND WANDA SUE SUBIA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NINETY-ONE ( 91 ), IN BLOCK FOUR ( 4 ), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION FOUR ( 4 ), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 22, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ( ‘’ THE PROPERTY ‘’) ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $88,580.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 11TH day of JANUARY 2011 by the COUNTY COURT of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #10-CCV-041994 in favor of the Plaintiff – MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,028.41++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 13TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – LARRY MURRAY had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NINE (9), IN BLOCK SIX (6), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION TWO (2), ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 29 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ( ‘’ THE PROPERTY ‘’) ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: 108,150.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 17TH day of DECEMBER, 2010 by the 4OOTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #07-DCV-160401 in favor of the Plaintiff – CHASEWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,355.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – LARRY MURRAY had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 6, BLOCK 9, OF WILLOW PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3, SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME 21, PAGE 4 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: 107,090.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 23, 2011 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 29TH day of DECEMBER 2010 by the HONORABLE COUNTY COURT AT LAW 3 of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #02-CCV-020887 in favor of the Plaintiff -FIRST SELECT INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $10,529.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 18TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant(s)SILVESTINA S. DECOTEAU had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: HUNTERS GLEN SECTION 4, BLOCK 4, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2532 MORNING MEADOW DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, 77489. Ruben Davis, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Terms: Cash By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on DEC 28, 2010 in cause numbered 09-DCV-173445 styled COLONY LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. MAY NGOZI. IHEZUKWUAND VICTOR C. IHEZUKWU AKA VICTOR C. VICTOR in which a judgment was rendered on AUG 30, 2010 in favor of COLONY LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, for the sum of EIGHTTHOUSAND-EIGHT-HUNDRED-FORTYTWO DOLLARS AND FOURTEEN-CENTS (8842.14)Dollars; plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on JAN 27, 2011 and will on MAR 1, 2011, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Rights, Title, and Interest of VICTOR C IHEZUKWU AKA VICTOR C. VICTOR AND MAY NGOZI IHEZUKWU in the following described Real Property LOT TWENTY –EIGHT (28) , BLOCK TWO( 2), OF FINAL PLAT OF COLONY LAKES, SECTION EIGHT(8) A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2390/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TX, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3619 SHOREVIEW , MISSOURI CITY , FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of COLONY LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MAR 1, 2011 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SGT. M KUTACH TROY E. NEHLS, Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2011 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #07-DCV-160657 in favor of the Plaintiff – FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET-AL Plaintiff, for the sum of $37,502.29 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 24TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – PETER JUSTIN & ET-AL had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: GEO: 8032010020170907 / CPC: R153877 / LOT SEVENTEEN (17), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF SANDERS RIDGE, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1094/A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ( ACCOUNT NUMBER 8032010020170 / 8032010020170907 ). ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $230,800.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2011 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #06-DCV-152243 in favor of the Plaintiff – FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET-AL Plaintiff, for the sum of $15,941.66++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 24TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – ALICE ANNA SANFORD , & ET-AL had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: GEO: 8000000020500907 / CPC: R12327 / LOT 5, BLOCK 2, OF TELEVIEW TERRACE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 326, PAGE 465 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $125,820.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2011 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #09-DCV-175593 in favor of the Plaintiff – FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET-AL Plaintiff, for the sum of $11,795.98++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 24TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – KKU PROPERTIES, INC., & ET-AL had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: GEO: 8700150011020, 8700150011020907 / CPC: 8700150011020, R309890 / TEAL RUN SECTION 15, BLOCK 1, LOT 102 ABSTRACT / SUBDIVISION ID 870015 LOCATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $121,210.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. RFP 11-039 – INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FLEET AND OPERATIONS Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 12TH day of JANUARY 2011 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #10-DCV-178998 in favor of the Plaintiff -CREEKMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,600.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 25TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant(s)- JOE E. BARRERA had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK THREE(3), OF CREEKMONT, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20060058, OF THE MAP/ PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 4414 KIRK MANOR COURT, FRESNO, TEXAS, 77545. Terms: Cash Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. Ruben Davis, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

Legal Notices NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2011 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #06-DCV-153122 in favor of the Plaintiff – FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ETAL Plaintiff, for the sum of $17,020.84 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 24TH day of JANUARY, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 1ST day of MARCH, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) – CARLOS NOE ARGUETA AKA CARLOS NOE ARGUETA ROMERO, & ET-AL had of, in or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: GEO: 6254020141300907 / CPC; R107051 / TRACT 13, IN BLOCK 14, OUT OF RESERVE ‘G’ OF RIDGEMONT, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 11, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND VOLUME 187, PAGE 97, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; THIS TRACT LYING IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS: BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM BENJAMIN J. GIBSON TO NAVIGATOR PROPERTIES, INC., DATED SEPTEMBER 13,2000 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO.2000078654, IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 6254020141300907 / 1938004215013 ). ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $58,180.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at about 10:00 A.M. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. RFP 11-049 – DRUG TESTING SYSTEM FOR JUVENILE PROBATION Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. 1. BID 11-045 – VOICE AND DATA CABLING; 2. BID 11-046 – THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC COATING OF VARIOUS ROADS; 3. BID 11-047 – FURNISHINGS FOR UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY; 4. BID 11-048 – FORKLIFTS. Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

Notice of Public Meeting Fort Bend County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public meetings will be held at the following three times and locations: Tuesday, March 1, 2011, 7:00 – 8:00pm – Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, Meeting Room 2 Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:00 – 8:00pm – Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, 1st Floor Thursday, March 3, 2011, 7:00 – 8:00pm – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Room 2B to review the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan recently prepared by and for Fort Bend County. The draft plan may be reviewed by downloading it from www.fbcoem. org. A copy is also available for review at the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management, 307 Fort Street, Richmond. The plan provides an overview of natural hazards in the County and Cities, summarizes past hazard events, and describes how the County and Cities recognize and addresses hazards in the planning and development processes. The actions identified in this plan are intended to reduce the long-term impacts of hazards on the County, Cities, and their citizens. Members of the public are encouraged to attend, especially those with property located in flood-prone areas. Citizens have the opportunity to comment on the plan. Comments should be faxed to Judy Lefevers, Planning Coordinator at 281-342-4798, or mailed to Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management, Attn: Judy Lefevers, 307 Fort Street, Richmond, TX 77469. After consideration of comments and review by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the final hazard mitigation plan will be presented to the Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court and City Councils for adoption later this year. Questions about the plan should be directed to Mitigation Plan Consultant, Jeff Ward at 888-208-6695.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FORT BEND COUNTY The County Purchasing Agent of Fort Bend County will conduct a PUBLIC AUCTION for SURPLUS AND SALVAGE PROPERTY on SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011 AT 10:00 AM. The auction will be held at the Fort Bend County Needville Purchasing satellite office located at 9110 Long Street, Needville, Texas. Items to be sold: 26-Ford Crown Victoria’s (2000-2010), 4-Chevrolet Impala’s (2001-2003), 1-Jeep Cherokee (1997, 1-Ford Taurus (2001), 3-Chevrolet Lumina’s, 1-Ford Taurus, 1-GMC Yukon, 1-GMC Suburban, 1-Ford Ranger (salvage only), 4-1/2 ton pickup trucks, 8-3/4 ton pickup trucks, 1-1 ton pickup truck, 2-Astro vans, fork lift, 6-8 yard dump truck, Ingram steel wheel roller, John Deere 6200 tractor, Rhino FL15 shredder, Rhino Magnum 684 flexwing shredder, Cat 120G motor grader, Case 590 backhoe, Ford 2WD tractor with bucket, International 5230 tractor, Ford 6640 tractor, Gemini auto lift and Bradco 650 trencher. Registration and viewing of all items will begin Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8:00 AM. The auction will begin at 10:00 AM. All items must be removed from auction site by 4:00 PM on auction day. All sales are final. All purchases must be paid in full on the day of sale by credit card (Master Card and Visa only), cash, personal check with a bank letter of guarantee, cashier’s check with a bank letter of guarantee, or company check with a bank letter of guarantee. Absolutely no checks accepted without a bank letter of guarantee. Fort Bend County reserves the right to add or delete items from the auction. Items offered for sale are sold as is where is and without warranty. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing an Invitation for Bids for the following: IFB #169-11

Construction of Highway 6 Intersection Improvements

Scope: The City of Missouri City is soliciting bids for the construction of various traffic control improvements at multiple intersections along State Highway 6 within the City Limits of Missouri City. The City intends to contract with one (1) vendor who will provide all materials, equipment and labor necessary to perform in accordance with the specifications. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time March 7, 2011 and then opened. A non-mandatory pre bid meeting will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, February 24, 2010 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1522 Texas Parkway, in Missouri City. The bid packages may be obtained beginning February 16th by requesting the document name and number listed above from the Purchasing Office at (281) 403-8626. Bids must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids 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. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers. Charles Oberrender, CPPB Purchasing Manager City of Missouri City, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing an Invitation for Bids for the following: IFB #114-10 WATER TRANSMISSION MAINS Bid responses will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. local time March 9, 2011 and then opened.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Project Description: The construction of a new water transmission system to provide potable water from the City of Missouri City surface water treatment plant to Sienna Water Plant #1 & #2. The complete transmission system will consist of the following pipelines: •North Transmission Main – 36” / 16” (Contract A). •North Well Collection Line – 16” (Contract A). •South Transmission Main – 30” (Contract B). •South Reuse Line – 10” (Contract B). •South Raw Water Line – 48” (Contract B).

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT SETTLERS GROVE, SECTION ONE AND SETTLERS PARK, SECTIONS TWO AND FOUR The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME:

Water Main Replacement Settlers Grove, Section One and Settlers Park, Sections Two and Four

CIP PROJECT NUMBER:

WA1002

LOCATION OF WORK:

Area Bounded by Greenfields Drive to the North, Commonwealth Boulevard to the East, Austin Parkway to the South, and Ditch C, Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2

The successful contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform under Contract A and/or Contract B per specifications. There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference at 11:00 A.M. local time March 2, 2011 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 1522 Texas Parkway in Missouri City. Bid packages with drawings (both Contract A and Contract B) and specifications are available beginning February 16, 2011 from the project engineer: Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc. Attn: Jonathan Baum, PE 402 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 Telephone (325) 698-5560

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from the following location with payment of $75.00: Gunda Corporation, LLC, 7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 1802, Houston, Texas, 77074. Sealed bids, one (1) original and two (2) copies, 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, March 10, 2011, 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 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2011, Cane Room No. 161, 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 forty-five (45) calendar days after the bid opening date and time. Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

There will be a non-refundable deposit payable by check, money order, or credit card to Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc.: • •

$175.00 for a set of Construction Documents, plus shipping costs $ 75.00 for Construction Documents, on CD in pdf files, plus shipping costs

Bids must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with “IFB #114-10 WATER TRANSMISSION MAINS” along with the date of the bid opening. Bids 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. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers. Charles Oberrender, CPPB Purchasing Manager City of Missouri City, Texas

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“WATCH week” in FBISD schools Fort Bend ISD Safe and Drug Free Schools in conjunction with the Fort Bend Medical Society Alliance will celebrate WATCH WEEK throughout all FBISD campuses from March 7 to March 11. WATCH, now in its 11th year, a heart health awareness program seeks to highlight the five major risk factors contributing to heart attack and stroke. WATCH, an acronym for Weight, Activity, Tobacco, Cholesterol and Hypertension, promotes choices for healthy lifestyles and reducing obesity. WATCH WEEK will be kicked off by a WATCH Health fair on Saturday, March 5 from 11 -2 p.m. in Sugar Land Town Square. A partnership between employee health benefits, community health organizations, hospitals and student driven activities and performances, the Health Fair will focus on a variety of exciting activities and healthy living information. Students from many FBISD campuses will provide entertainment and participative activities. There will be visits by Clutch, the Rockets’ Mascot, as well as the HEB Buddy, the Sugar Land Fire Department

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Sugar Land seeks partner to redevelop prison property Sugar Land has released a Request for Statements of Interest to identify a private-sector partner for the possible development of a business park on property currently occupied by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Central Prison Unit. Developers with experience in light industrial business park development are invited to apply for consideration by

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Land. As the City’s existing business park nears capacity, the City has identified the site for a new business park, which is consistent with the City’s Land Use Plan. The first phase of the project would be to identify a potential development partner, then perform a joint feasibility study. A copy of the RSI is available at www.sugarlandtx. gov under “Hot Topics.”

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FBJSL Charity Ball: Vintage Vegas and Casino

Jenn Marker, left, FBJSL Charity Ball Co-Chair; Bill Rohrbach, PYR Board Member; Dick Hogan, PYR Board President; Shayne Newell, FBJSL Charity Ball Co-Chair; Tod Chapman, Sales Manager, Sterling McCall Lexus; Pam Spencer, FBJSL President; Marvin Marcell, Director, Public Affairs, Group 1 Automotive; Shannon Bloesch, FBJSL Charity Ball Co-Chair; Linda Shultz, PYR Executive Director and Robin Alston, FBJSL Charity Ball Co-Chair . The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL), along with Sterling McCall Lexus, will present the FBJSL Charity Ball ~ Vintage Vegas and Casino on Saturday, March 5, at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. Joining in this fabulous evening will be Honorary Chairmen Lizz & Chris Sansone. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Fred and Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch and the FBJSL Community Assistance Fund. In addition, the Ball will be part of a yearlong celebration of FBJSL’s tenth anniversary of serving the Fort Bend community. The 2011 Charity Ball cochairs Robin Alston, Shannon Bloesch, Jenn Marker and Shayne Newell are present-

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of businesses and individuals eager to take part. Peter Strohmer, General Manager of Sterling McCall Lexus, remarked, “The women of the Fort Bend Junior Service League have given tirelessly to our community since 2001, and Sterling McCall Lexus is proud to support the League’s tenth anniversary Charity Ball.” FBJSL President Pam Spencer added, “We are so pleased to welcome Sterling McCall Lexus as the presenting sponsor of the 2011 Charity Ball. They have been strong supporters of the League for many years, and we can’t think of a better partner to help us raise funds for Parks Youth Ranch.”