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Smoking ban on Missouri City ballot By BARBARA FULENWIDER Missouri City council members at their Monday night meeting approved holding a special election on May 8 to decide on smoking regulations and city-wide trash collection. A third proposal to adopt a three percent homeowner exemption was postponed. The proposition on smoking provides non-smoking and smoking areas that are generally accepted today by the public for the public good. Generally, it provides for no smoking in enclosed public places in Missouri City, in the seating areas at outdoor events, within places of employment, covered public transportation facilities, etc. Smoking will be allowed in bars and tobacco bars that

were in continuous operation before the effective date of the ordinance, private residences except those used as a child care home or adult day care or health care facility, and in no more than 35 percent of all hotel/motel rooms in a facility, the stage area of enclosed theaters if smoking is part of a theatrical performance, etc. Getting all Missouri City residents to use the same solid waste collection service has been a city goal for some time. Council voted to include on the ballot adoption of a consolidated municipal trash program, except that existing sole service contracts may be allowed to continue until such time as their base rate is not lower than the city base service rate. Residents who don’t have

an existing contract with a solid waste collection company must use the city collection service within 90 days after the effective date of the ordinance. City Council removed the homestead exemption item for consideration on the May 8 ballot based on the need to add police personnel. According to Frank Simpson, city manager, council put homestead exemption on hold for now in order to hire five more officers. The exemption would mean about a $27 a year savings on taxes for residents, but based on hearing Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald’s presentation on his five year strategic plan at the council special meeting earlier, Council believes the city is better served right now to hire officers.

Early voting still popular in Fort BendCounty By CHRIS ELAM Its official, Fort Bend County. Its no longer Election Day; its Election Season. Press deadlines are such that total voter turnout in the 2010 Primary Election will be known by the time these newspapers are in your doorstep or mailbox. However, the study of the early voting participation levels are still a fascinating exercise to true politicos and observers before the final results are in. (Visit www.fbindependent. com for primary election results.) Vote totals for the 2010 Primary Elections demonstrate the popularity of the 10-day window of early voting in Fort Bend County. Final numbers were: 5114 for the Democrat Party and 11,406 for the Republican Party. For historical comparison, these numbers are much higher than reached in the last Gu-

bernatorial primary election in 2006, where Democrats cast 1,574 early votes, and the Republicans cast 7,831 early votes. The 2010 Early Vote is still significantly lower than the tremendous turnout witnessed during the 2008 Presidential primaries. In 2008, Democrats chose between Obama / Clinton to the tune of 34,387 voters while Republicans cast 14,323 votes after already knowing that John McCain was the party’s nominee. The dropoff in early vote participation from 2008 is to be expected without a Presidential election at the top of the ballot. Therefore, the best historical turnout comparison is drawn from the 2006 primary cycle and the large increases in both parties’ participation. The Democrat Party’s level of primary participation in 2008 is a statistical aberration in the history of our County’s

Minute Maid recently celebrated the first anniversary of its move to Sugar Land at the Minute Maid offices in Sugar Land Town Square. The Minute Maid Business Unit relocated its national headquarters from Houston to Sugar Land in 2009. President of the Minute Maid Business Unit Mike Saint John, far left, along with Olympians and Sugar Land residents Jean and Steven Lopez, were on hand to lead the celebrations.

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primary elections, and directly attributed to the Obama/ Clinton contest. This year’s sharp decline is not a reason for discontent among the Democrats and should properly be treated as an increase from 2006 levels. Several competing theories are being discussed by Texas consultants, to account for the increase in the vote this year. Most obvious and prevalent in the discussions, are competitive, high-profile primaries on both tickets for the Governor’s mansion. We will know whether this hypothesis rings true, when we can count the number of under-votes in down-ballot races. If a large portion of the population has cast their vote for Governor, and skipped past lesser known races, then all credit for this year’s turnout should be given to Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison,

PENNIES FOR PATIENTS. Settlers Way Elementary students collected $3,753.53 for helping with Cancer. Funds help support LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). LLS mission is to find a cure for blood cancers. Assistant Principal Brenda Perkins graciously was “taped to the wall” by the classes who collected the most money ! What a trooper !

Artists’ Alliance of Sugar Land is hosting an exhibit and workshop by watercolorist, Laurie Humble, in April, and artists may inquire about participating through Artists’ Alliance. Humble is the author of the best-selling North Light book, Watercolor Depth and Realism. Her watercolors have appeared in more than 50 national and international Exhibitions garnering numerous awards. She holds signature memberships in nine art and watercolor societies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Texas State University. Humble’s exhibit can be viewed from March 3 through March 30 at 104 Industrial Boulevard, Suite Q, Sugar Land, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week and by appointment on weekends. A reception for the public will be on Saturday, March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Artists’ Alliance at 281-565-0957.

Winner of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, Annie is a must for the entire family. Tickets are on sale now with no ticket fees at www. fortbendtheatre.com.

For more information, call 281-208-3333. FBT is helping to buy an adaptive tricycle for Texas Children’s Health Center Sugar Land, by donating a portion of every ticket sold.

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Annie, is coming to the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd, March 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. and March 7 at 3 p.m. Not only is award-winning Fort Bend Theatre enriching the community with an amazing show featuring local Channel 2 celebrity Doug Johnson; professional musicians, directors and designers; and a huge cast of 100, FBT is helping to buy an adaptive tricycle for Texas Children’s Health Center - Sugar Land, A Service of Texas Children’s Hospital, by Miss Hannigan (Kayleen Clements) dreams of escaping from the orphans; Lacy Rose Tush- donating a portion of every net, left, Savannah Schakett, Kathryn Victory, Jennifer Andersen, Amy Schneider, and Gray- ticket sold. son Weast, under the table.

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Astros Caravan visits patients at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Patients at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital received a sneak preview of baseball season as the Houston Astros 2010 Caravan rolled through Fort Bend County. Jeff Fulchino, pitcher; Brad Mills, manager; Larry Dierker, former player and manager and Brett Dolan, radio broadcaster visited patients at the hospital earlier this year. Patient Donald Templeton, was excited to meet the new manager and Jeff Fulchino, who was named Astros Rookie of the Year in 2009 by the Houston Chapter of Baseball Writers Association of America. “This was a really exciting day,” Templeton said. “It was great to meet the Astros Caravan because I have been following the Astros for many years. It definitely boosted my spirit.” Fulchino is entering his second season with the Astros. “I’m looking forward to spring training, and to helping out the team this season,” he said. “Meeting the fans here in the hospital makes me all the more eager to get out there.” The Astros Caravan also met with patient Morrissia Sauer, who was looking forward to the visit from the Astros contingent. “This hospital is my home

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From left to right: Astros Manager Brad Mills, pitcher Jeff Fulchino, Larry Dierker and Junction Jack greet the Valenzuela family and their newborn at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. away from home and I cannot ask have thought that I would be in the tour. The Caravan features visits to for a better place. Surprises like the hospital for my son’s birth this make it worthwhile,” said and have the opportunity to meet schools, hospitals, community my favorite baseball team! It is centers and military installations Sauer. A day after delivering their something I will never forget,” along with youth clinics and free autograph sessions throughout newborn baby, the Valenzuela Paloma Valenzuela said. The Astros Caravan is a two- Texas. The Methodist Hospital family was able to meet with the Astros Caravan while at Method- week community outreach tour System is the official health care held during the month of January. provider for the Houston Asist Sugar Land Hospital. “I was so thrilled to actually Astros players, alumni, coaches tros, the Houston Texans and the meet the players. Who would and front office staff take part in Houston Dynamo.

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Missouri City gains more in sales tax revenue By BARBARA FULENWIDER Sales tax results for 2009 are now in and while Sugar Land, Stafford and Meadows Place didn’t collect as much this past year as in 2008, Missouri City, which gained more retail in 2009, took in more sales tax than in 2008. Richmond also collected more sales tax dollars in 2009 than in 2008 but Rosenberg did not, so overall the county’s totals were down for 2009 by $187 million from the 2008 county total of $365,821,435. Total sales tax collections throughout Fort Bend County in 2009 were $347,060,602. Even though Sugar Land, Stafford and Meadows Place total collections were down in 2009 from 2008 they weren’t catastrophic even though Stafford

Mayor Leonard Scarcella said it was “a little worse than we (in Stafford) expected. We had some interesting adjustments made by the comptroller.” The difference between 2009 and 2008 collections for Stafford was $957,746 less in 2009. Sugar Land collected $455,774 fewer sales tax dollars in 2009 than it did in 2008; Meadows Place was down by $24,117, and Rosenberg was down by $232,196 from 2008 total collections. Missouri City collected $191,542 more in 2009 than in 2008, and Richmond took in almost half a million more -$462,762 – in sales taxes this last year than it did in 2008. February sales taxes paid the cities reflect sales made in December and show the same downward trend. Sugar Land received

sales taxes of $4,916,029 in 2009 and $4,665,727 in February this year or $250,302 fewer dollars. Stafford’s sales taxes dipped by $320,928 this past month from February 2009 but Scarcella said his town received its largest sales tax check ever that month. It was from December sales in 2008 and totaled $1,751,844. Missouri City’s sales tax receipts for February 2009 and this year’s also declined. In February 2009 they totaled $666,940 and this past February were $624,943. Richmond is also down from $482,301 last year in February to $418,092 this past month and Rosenberg likewise took a hit from $1,229,095 in 2009 to $1,174,175 this past February. Meadows Place is down by $26,701 from February a year

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At least in Central Texas, it is possible that the Tea Party movement remains able to motivate its supporters to go vote in the Republican primary election, but we are not seeing such a movement here in Fort Bend County. With the higher vote total on the GOP side of the ticket in Fort Bend, and a greater sampling of historical primary data for comparison purposes, several points of analysis can be drawn from the past 10 days. Voters may remember Rush Limbaugh’s “Operation Chaos” in 2008, where the radio talk show host urged Republican voters to participate in the Democrat primary in an attempt to influence the outcome. It appears that in Fort Bend County, the operation met with limited success, and in 2010 – most of those voters have come back “home” to the Republican party. Of the total 13,656 GOP Early voters in 2010, only 1,593 have any history of voting in a Democrat primary

election, and 1,169 of those only Democrat vote came in 2008. As already mentioned, partisan “brand” loyalty is strong among Republicans in this early vote, with a 76% “repeat” GOP vote rate in 2010. An even stronger and telling statistic, comes from the analysis of 2010 GOP voters with a vote in any Democrat primary except 2008 – with only 143 voters with a D vote in either 2002, 2004 or 2006. County growth and population shifts continue to play a role in total voter participation. Republicans have seen 2,430 “new” voters in 2010 early voting. These are participants without any history of a vote in any primary election to date. Geographically, the fastest areas of growth in County Precinct 3 continue to stand as the Republican base of power in Fort Bend. Eight of the top 10 largest vote totals by individual precincts came within County Precinct 3 during Early Voting.

From Page 1 Debra Medina, Bill White White and Farouk Shami. The next theory is that the Tea Party movement is gaining strength and numbers across Texas, and that we are experiencing a similar phenomenon in Fort Bend County in Republican voters. If this phenomenon is true, it is expected that new voters are going to arrive at the polls in large numbers for this primary. However, on the Republican side, a historical comparison of 2010 Early Voters shows that 76% of ballots cast came from “repeat” voters. These are voters who have at least one previous vote in a GOP primary election from 2002-2008. For a geographical perspective, similar analysis performed in Travis County shows that the Austin-area is only seeing a 55% rate of “repeat” voters in their GOP primary early voting.

ago to February 2010. So far this year county totals are $59 million and were $70 million this same time a year ago. Nationally, the fourth quarter gross domestic product jumped by 5.9 percent but the question is can it be sustained and many experts predict it won’t unless more people find jobs. At the peak of the recession, employers were cutting more than 70,000 jobs a month and as of this past February that number was expected to total 200,000. But as one Houston economist pointed out the last area to feel the effects of the recession will be the last to feel the turn around. Scarcella said, “There is a glimmer of hope and we’re looking forward to what we see in about 10 days on the March collections.”

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Opinion 2010 Census: Texas Doctors’ Independence Day Let’s make Sugar Land count! By JAMES A THOMPSON Sugar Land’s sixth official census is almost here—in fact, it’s actually underway now. Census workers have canvassed communities verifying addresses and volunteers are reaching out to all segments of the community urging people to participate. The first U.S. Census was taken in 1790. Sugar Land’s first census was shortly after the City incorporated in Dec. 1959. That first census –taken in mid-1960--listed 2,802 residents. The census this year— the official day is April 1, 2010—will show that the City has a population in excess of 84,000! That’s real growth—averaging a 7.4 percent increase each year for 50 years! But the U.S. Census is much more than an accurate count of all people in the country. The census is a snapshot of America and our community and who we are today. It is a blueprint for drawing federal, state and local legislative districts, but much more. The new census figures will be used to disburse the more than $400 billion in Federal and State funds available each year for projects and initiatives at the local level. Sugar Land benefits each year from Federal and State funds, and with our growing population it is essential we

Thompson continue to do so to meet our residents’ needs. Accurate Census figures are critical because they are also used to plan highways and bridges, schools, health care locations, assistance programs for our youth, seniors and others in need, economic development, forecast housing needs, plan land use, distribute funds for medical research… The list is long. But this year’s census form is not. It is just 10 questions which should take no more than 10 minutes of your time; 10 questions that will affect our next 10 years and billions of dollars in programs that affect each and every one of us. So, it’s vitally important that the census be accurate –and timely. Your census form information will remain completely

confidential. No one—not a federal agency or law enforcement entity—can access the information from the census forms for a period of 72 years. Any violators face severe fines and prison time. Three months ago, I appointed a 12-member Census Complete Count Committee whose members reflect the diversity of Sugar Land. Their charge was to engage Sugar Land’s diverse communities in our goal to “Make Sugar Land Count!” by ensuring a complete and accurate census. In mid-March, the census forms will be sent to each residence. Please take some time as soon as you receive your form to fill it out and send it back. It won’t even cost you a stamp! A postage paid envelope is included with your form. What if you don’t respond? Addresses that do not respond by the end of April will be visited by a Census worker sometime between May and July, but let’s try to make this negligible in Sugar Land. Our founding fathers thought the census was important enough to define it in the second item in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution—and it’s just as important today. So join me and your neighbors, let’s “Make Sugar Land Count!” in the 2010 Census. (James A. Thompson is the mayor of Sugar Land.)

Succession planning and using ESOPs By BILL & JARED JAMESON One of the greatest sources of wealth in America is ownership of small businesses. Small businesses created by entrepreneurs risking their own capital to try and build a business with real value, usually from nothing. After spending years creating and nurturing the growth of the business most owners want to recognize the value they have created. Succession planning is the process an owner should undertake to recognize the value in his or her business. We’ve written several times in the past about the value of comprehensive succession planning begun early on in the life of a business. In this article, we focus on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), a powerful tool that can be used in succession planning. ESOPs are qualified plans established by the United States tax code. They are essentially the same as profit sharing plans, except for one major difference – ESOPs own the stock of the employer sponsoring the plan while profit sharing plans do not. Just like profit sharing plans, all contributions to an ESOP are tax deductible to the business, and earnings inside the ESOP grow tax-deferred. Contributions to the ESOP are usually allocated pro-rata based on each employee’s compensation. The highest paid employees (usually the owners) get larger contributions than the lower paid employees. Contributions are invested in the employer’s stock, but also can be invested in just about any publicly traded stock, bond or mutual fund. Employer contributions also are subject to vesting, like profit sharing plans. Finally,

By JOANNIE PARR March 2, 1836 is known to Texans as Texas Independence Day. March 2, 2010 could become known as Texas Doctors’ Independence Day. That is because on March 1, 2010, every doctor in America showed up to work knowing that his or her income was just cut 21.2%. Congress did it -or technically didn’t stop it. Let me explain. America’s Healthcare industry is the only industry where the customer (ie: patient) really is not in charge of making the buying decisions and the vendor (ie: doctor) has no control over what those goods or services can or will be sold for. The reality is neither the patient nor the doctor is in control of health care any more, and they haven’t been for almost 20 years. Today, the Federal Government already controls roughly half of all American Healthcare, through programs like Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, Tricare (for military dependents and retirees), the VA hospital system, and the Federal Employees’ healthcare system. The States control all work related injury healthcare through their Worker’s Compensation programs, and the health insurance industry controls almost everything else though their PPO and HMO plans. The Texas Medical Association (TMA) previously determined that Texas physicians were only being compensated for about 65% of their actual costs to provide health care to Texans age 65 and older. With this new 21.2% cut, Texas physicians will now be financially underwriting just about 50% of the costs for their Medicare patients’ care. When Congress first imposed Federal Medicare Price Controls on physicians in 1992, doctors were able to “make up” the losses by setting price structures where all other patients and their insur-

Parr ance companies would pay the difference. Therefore, in the beginning, doctors went along with the Federal Price Control cuts. Insurance companies knew a good deal when they saw it, and so they started setting their own internal price controls, which they first classified as “usual and customary.” That term had no mathematical connection to what doctors were charging, as patients were led to believe. Those of us in the business of collecting what was due to the doctors from health care insurers never had any idea where those rate ceilings came from, and when we would ask, we never received a good answer. Each year, as Congress continued to cut physician compensation, the insurance industry did the same. By the time the PPO and HMO provider contracts were well established, the contracts were stipulating that physician PPO or HMO reimbursement rates would be tied to the Federal Government’s Medicare rates. So, can you guess what REALLY happened on March 1? The entire health insurance industry in America was silently handed a “windfall profit” of 21.2%! As a blogger who identified himself only as “Insurance Co Medical Director” recently wrote: “I used to care about Medicare reimbursement. Now that I’m working for an insurance company as a medical director, my perspective is changed. Private insur-

ance companies such as mine, reimburse doctors based on a percentage of Medicare acceptable rates, therefore, if Medicare reduces its reimbursement to Doctors, we will also pay doctors less, and our profits will soar.” In order for Texas’s physicians to break even on caring for Medicare patients, Congress needs to increase physician compensation by 50%, not cut it by an additional 21.2%. But we know that neither Congress nor the insurance industry intend to let that happen. That leaves physicians today beginning to work with their CPAs to determine how best to declare “Professional Medical Independence” from this insane system. The shoe store cannot stay in business by selling shoes below cost. Neither can your doctors. Today, there are many medical practices where the employees are taking home more money than the physicians. It is why you may see doctors also selling products, such as vitamins and cosmetics, or they may be adding “cash pay only” services, such as removing tattoos. Most doctors will take small steps in the beginning to stop the bleeding of red ink; but just like babies learning to walk, small steps will become bigger ones. Changes are going to be made in your doctor’s office, no matter what your age, or your doctor’s office will no longer be there. 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.

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Bill and Jared Jameson unlike a 401(k) plan, employees the owners of the firm appoint do not directly contribute to the the trustees of the ESOP. You can see that by appointing the ESOP. The ESOP, just like any owner appropriate individuals as trustof stock, can transact with other ees, the owners or managers of owners. This means the ESOP the company can maintain concan sell or more typically buy trol of the company, even if the stock from other owners. Think ESOP is a majority owner. Also important is that when how advantageous this arrangement might be for a large owner properly used, the ESOP can of small company stock. An be a motivator for employees, owner can contribute company as they will have a very tanprofits to the ESOP (avoiding gible stake in the success of the tax) and use the profits to pur- company and the growth of the chase his own stock. The stock value of its stock. Just like any sale is taxed at the capital gains succession planning strategy, rate. There also exists a provi- ESOPs are not appropriate for sion in the tax code that permits everyone. You should work with owners to sell stock and defer someone qualified in succession planning and ESOPs to detercapital gains indefinitely. We are often asked if estab- mine if they may be appropriate lishing an ESOP means giv- for your small business. WJ Interests is a fee-only ing up control of the company. The answer is an emphatic no! financial planning and investShares contained in the ESOP ment management firm in Sugare controlled by the trustees of ar Land. For more information, the ESOP, not by the participat- contact wj@wjinterests.com or ing employees. In most cases, 281-634-9400.

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By JANICE SCANLAN When Margaret Sloan and I decided to start writing about local birds, we really didn’t expect much to come from it, except possibly enriching a few peoples’ lives with the nature in our area. However, every now and then something happens so surprising and magical that it is stunning. While Margaret has 108 birds in her internet photo album Birds of Quail Valley, we are posting lesser known birds on another website as we see them so that others will know how to spot them, where to expect finding them, when to expect them, and an interesting tidbit now and then. For example, I saw my first Robin last week . . . but most of you recognize Robins with their “red breast” which is really more burnt orange. We haven’t posted the Robin yet . . . better known birds for last. The Cedar Waxwings and the Butter Butts are less known. And why does that second Bald Eagle we’re seeing not have a white tail? The simple answer is he’s likely about 3 years old and will acquire his breeding white tail feathers in a year or two. After the first bird picture of the Yellow-rumped Warbler or Butter Butt appeared in the Independent, we got some good feedback and requests to speak at schools. Those signs of interest and that people were reading. Some good karma, we reaped what we sowed. Pleasing. Not magical. Some more good karma came with a reader writing that from the website, despite having a Texas Field Guide, he now knows that those birds

Scanlan are Cedar Waxwings. Again, satisfying and encouraging. I am approaching needing eye surgery so my visual acuity is not what it once was. If a bird is very far away, I need field glasses . . .and that’s when I’m lucky enough to be near one or a flock. I’ve seen Cedar Waxwings for years . . . but mostly high in trees or in large flocks flying across fields or the golf course. I have never seen one close enough to see the red spots on the tip of their wings or the yellow “paint dip” on their tails with the naked eye—much less with my eyes now! The next day after the reader’s comment and while working on the Quail Valley Backyard Garden Tour, we were visiting with one of the garden owners and enjoying the wonderful sunroom in their garden. A large flock of birds descended on the golf course and then proceeded to drink from their water fountains . . . but the stunning surprise was when they spied something to eat on the glass sunroof and

gathered. Magic. I’ve now seen those red dots and the yellow brush on the tail of the Cedar Waxwing with my naked eye—and a week after the bird appeared on the front page of the paper. It’s so often the small things that delight. And I haven’t quit seeing the stunning beauty of those Cedar Waxwings . . . nor will I forget relishing it with Dee, Meko and Renee. Some stunning, good karma. To learn more about Birds in Fort Bend, visit http://traction.com/birds/ or write to Janice at open.space@earthlink.net.

Cyber security The Business & Professional Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents “Cyber Security” by Jorge Marra, Cognitas Technologies, Inc. This “lunch and learn” workshop will be held Thursday, April 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 445 Commerce Green Blvd. in Sugar Land. The workshop will deal with the following key topics: •“My Enterprise Data is secure.” Or is it? •How can cybercrime and cyber-warfare affect my enterprise? •Can I leverage the efficiencies of the cloud to get better security at a lower cost? Jorge joined Cognitas Technologies as CEO in 2006 to execute the strategic transition of the company to a vendor of data and network security software and services. To register, contact Ellen Bush at 281-491-0277 or ellen@fortbendcc.org.

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Looking out for Disaster By RUSSELL JONES Ka’anapali, HI. Vacations just would not be as much fun if there were no surprises. Of course, some surprises would best be avoided, but natural disasters are just part of taking life as it comes. A week in Maui was the plan, and it rocked along as expected for the first six days: highs of about 79, clear skies and whales breaching just offshore. As this column was being written last Saturday, this writer, his family and friends were intently watching a local Honolulu news channel rather than lounging by a pool or honing surfing skills. Awakened by hotel alarms at 6:00 a.m., our thoughts were not of the usual vacation activities. The TV was featuring live video of the port of Hilo, where a 10-foot tsunami was expected to arrive by midmorning. Roads and beaches were being closed. Emergency sirens were blaring. Hotel guests were waiting for the worst to pass and hoping that vacations would not be ruined. With pictures of the 2004 Christmas Day Sumatra tsunami still in mind, tourists responded in every way imaginable. Some had checked out of the hotels ahead of the road closings, thinking that they

Russell Jones should get to airports to jump on the first flights out. Others questioned whether the hotels would be safe against a Sumatra-type wave. Many, however, took it all in stride and lined up for the poolside breakfast buffet, before being confined to the upper floors of the hotels. The atmosphere was not one of panic, but it was one of concern, and it felt remarkably similar to the expectant hours before Hurricane Ike hit Sugar Land in 2008. Local residents were crowding grocery stores to stock up on essentials. (On Oahu, Costco imposed a two-case limit on purchases of Spam, a favorite in Hawaii.) Others were moving their cars, if not themselves, to higher ground.

Boat owners left ports and anchored some distance from the coast. Even the U.S. Navy removed several ships from Pearl Harbor. By early afternoon the tsunami had “hit” all of the state’s islands. Fortunately the swells were less violent than expected and were nothing compared to the Sumatra waves. Later it was confirmed that no serious property damage had occurred anywhere in the state. Tourists had all they could stand watching TV reports and started to pour out to the pools despite no official “all clear” signal for another hour or so. It was, after all, another beautiful day in paradise. Earlier hotel management had been doing a balancing act between continuing its operations where possible and recognizing that most of its employees needed to stay home with their families to deal with the potential disaster at the personal level. Those who had come to work looked forward to a long day with only a fraction of the usual staff on duty. Skeleton hotel crews did their best to handle the situation. Incoming visitors, previously trapped at the airports due to closed roads, descended upon the resorts later in the afternoon demanding rooms

despite the absence of staff to get them ready. More exasperating to existing guests was the shortage of personnel to open food operations. OK, let’s be honest here, it was waiting for the pool bars to reopen that caused most of the grousing. Tsunami detection and forecasting systems in Hawaii are said to be far more advanced than elsewhere in the world. The first tsunami of significance to hit Hawaii in sixteen years arrived within minutes of the forecast, even if it did not have the predicted size. Modern technology continues to amaze. Here it provided

about ten hours to allow for preparation for the worst. For visitors, the tsunami was a minor inconvenience to an otherwise outstanding vacation. For the islanders, it was a possible life changing event. Sumatra in 2004 and Chile last week are reminders of the suddenness with which disasters can occur. Jones is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Sugar Land and serves as Councilman for District 3. He was first elected to the City Council in 2003. He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

Memorial Hermann’s Wellness Boot Camp “Hollie,” a 25-year-old working professional has struggled with her cholesterol levels since childhood. That’s now all behind her after kicking her workout into high gear at a Memorial Hermann Wellness Boot Camp. “This boot camp has helped me get my cholesterol levels to a normal, healthy number for the first time since early childhood,” said Hollie. “I have a very strong genetic history of high cholesterol on both sides of my family so for my cholesterol to drop 60 points in just one session was a huge accomplishment.” The Wellness Boot Camp utilizes a military-style format and the most progressive, innovative and creative fitness exercises to deliver a results-driven conditioning program. Nationallycertified fitness instructors from the Memorial Hermann Wellness Center lead the five-week camps on Mondays through Thursdays at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, 17500 W. Grand Pkwy. The next fitness camp starts on Monday, March 15 and concludes on Friday, April 15. Participants may select from one of two workout times: 5-5:50 a.m. or 5:30-6:20 p.m. The Boot Camp comes with a money-back guarantee. Try the first session and if you are not satisfied, you will receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Steven Ramirez at 281-725-5296.

Automobile: Mitsubishi Lancer By BARBARA FULENWIDER The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer top of the line Sportback Ralliart is one fun sedan to drive. The turbo-charged motor makes it fast and the taunt suspension makes the handling a pleasure. The new aggressively styled Lancer also turns heads thanks to its shark-nosed front end and wedge-like profile. For 2010, all four Lancer models come standard with active stability control, anti-lock brake system and electronic brake-force distribution. They also all get a tire pressure monitoring system, new rear combination tail lamps with black extensions, short pole antenna and new large side air dam design. Any vehicle named Ralliart has got to be all about power so it’s not surprising that this Lancer is performance oriented. Under the hood is a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 237 horsepower and

253 lb.-ft. of torque. Estimated fuel economy is 17 in city driving and 25 on the highway. The turbo-charged engine is paired exclusively with a standard six-speed twin-clutch Sportronic shift transmission, which allows the driver to choose manual or automatic gear shifts and includes steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. The Lancer DE and ES models are also powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that gets no turbo boost. It makes 152 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 146 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,250 rpm. The DE and ES models are available with either a five-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Lancer GTS is propelled by a 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that makes 168 horsepower and 167 lb.-ft. of torque. The foundation for the Lancer’s sporty responsiveness

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Pitfall in sidewalks To the Editor: I appreciate the opinions expressed in last week’s article regarding the First Colony sidewalk situation. The current situation or status-quo was hailed as a “compromise” a few months ago that benefitted both Missouri City and First Colony residents. In fact, there was no compromise by Missouri City, just a more forceful stand against its own residents that they (the residents) are responsible for sidewalk damage in First Colony. I have an ever-diminishing hope that someday Missouri City government will recognize that First Colony residents are in fact Missouri City voters and residents and rule accordingly. It is ludicrous that Missouri City expects First Colony residents to pay for repairs to City property (the sidewalks) under any conditions except deliberate negligence, which is not present in these situations. What was not brought up in the article is that, according to Missouri City’s engineering standards for these situations, (City of Missouri City Design Manual Chapter 13 Public Right-of-Way Landscaping), residents in these situations need to install a root barrier which has the following

specifications: “The minimum length of a root barrier, per side, shall be the estimated diameter of the tree canopy at maturity plus two feet (2’), within an absolute minimum length of fourteen feet (14’) for a canopy tree. The root barrier shall be located against the pavement to be protected. The minimum depth to the bottom of the barrier shall be two feet (2’) measured from the top of curb, sidewalk or other hardscape to be protected.” Anyone wants to guess how much this would cost? The other option that the homeowner has is to have the tree removed at his cost, which is not only expensive but negatively impacts his home value and the environment. Howard Moline Missouri City

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements 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 18, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). Q10-066 – SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMPLETE ENERGY AUDIT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (EECBG) Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

is the Mitsubishi Outlander’s global platform – a highly rigid unibody structure, which extensively uses high-strength steel for sport-oriented suspension tuning while providing a ride that doesn’t punish. The front suspension uses tower bars to enhance lateral rigidity for precise steering response while the rear suspension is multi-link to keep the ride and handling civilized. The Lancer GTS gets different stabilizer bars and spring/shock damping rates for its sports-car drive/ride and the Ralliart gets a thicker front stabilizer bar. The Lancer DE and ES models ride on 16-inch tires and the Lancer GTS and Ralliart ride on 18inch tires. The GTS and Ralliart also use the same larger, heavier breaks of the Outlander SUV: vented discs up front and solid discs in the rear. For greater driving control in all weather conditions the Ralliart is available only with fulltime all wheel drive with active center differential, front helical limited-slip differential, rear mechanical limited-slip differ-

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Pecan Bend Subdivision, Pct. 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk 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 18, 2010 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 10-068 – CRITICAL INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER FOR SHERIFFS OFFICE 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 18, 2010 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 10-070 – CULVERTS Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. No 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

ential and hill start assist. With the push of a button the driver has the choice of three driving modes: tarmac, gravel and snow. Naturally the more expensive GTS and Ralliart models feature more gadgets, which include a full color LCD multi-information display and standard Bluetooth wireless cell phone interface system with voice recognition for hands-free driving. For 2010 the freehand security entry system comes standard on the Ralliart. This lets the driver unlock the vehicle without a key if the remote is in a nearby pocket or purse. The package also includes a 7uy120-

watt Rockford-Fosgate audio system that is custom tuned for the Lancer’s interior acoustics. The system includes a six-CD in-dash unit with MP3 playback capability through nine speakers in seven positions, including a trunk-mounted subwoofer. I really enjoyed driving the Mitsubishi Lancer because it’s a great size for city running, is a four-seater with plenty of trunk space and the turbo, even with lag, is a fun getaway. The Lancer Sportback Ralliart retails for $27,590 and with optional equipment came in at $30,340.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Irby Cobb Boulevard Street Dedication, Pct. 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk 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 18, 2010 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 10-069 – SECURITY FENCING FOR JUVENILE DETENTION A pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Juvenile Detention facility located at 122 Golfview, Richmond, Texas. Attendance is not mandatory, but all vendors 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 CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE The State of Texas TO: Jose Godoy, and to all whom it may concern, Respondent GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Original Petition for Divorce of Lidia J Madrid, was filed in the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on July 03, 2008 against Jose A Godoy, being numbered 08-DCV165113 and entitled In the Matter of the Marriage of Lidia J Madrid and Jose A Godoy. The suit requests divorce. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 15th day of February, 2010. Petitioner’s Attorney: Gary D. Janssen Janssen & Associates 8410 Hwy 90-A Suite 170 Sugar Land TX 77478 281-313-5300 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Deputy District Rosalinda Salinas Telephone: 281-633-7649

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Community Calendar Stride4Stroke Aramco Services Company is partnering with The Methodist Hospital System to raise awareness and funds to help reduce the incidence of stroke in the greater Houston area. Aramco Services will be the presenting sponsor for The Methodist Hospital System’s fourth annual Stride4Stroke 5K Walk/Run on March 6. This year, MSLH has chosen to name its Stride4Stroke team in memory of Art Cramer, who gave thousands of hours of dedicated service to our hospital as a volunteer. Art suffered a stroke in January 2008 and passed away in November 2009. For more information and to register go to www. methodiststride4stroke.com and click “Register Here.” Select “Join a Team” then choose to “Join Existing Team” where you can then select MSLH— IN Memory of Art Cramer to join the MSLH team.

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. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Good condition only. books, CD’s, DVD’s (no magazines or encyclopedias) 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.

Recycling tips Keep Sugar Land Beautiful in partnership with Whole Foods Market invites you for refreshments and recycling tips at the Whole Foods Market in Sugar Land on Saturday, March 6 at 1 p.m. What can be recycled in your curbside bin? Where can you donate gently used items for reuse? Where can you recycle your cell phone or computer? This is the perfect opportunity to have your recycling questions answered. For more information, visit www.kslb.org.

WATCH Week The Annual FBISD “Watching Your Wellness” Health and Fitness Fair for students, employees, families and the community will be held in Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday March 6, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Health Fair brings local hospitals, medical businesses, non profit groups, FBISD wellness, student activity programs, and local municipality organizations to Town Square to share information, screenings, and demonstrations. The Fair showcases FBISD students involved in programs encouraging youth physical activity to promote healthy living. For additional information, call Mary Kiernan at 281-634-3565.

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Aggie Moms The Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club will meet at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way at 7 p.m., Monday, March 8. The speaker will be Porter Garner, President of the Former Students’ Association. He will speak about the Aggie Ring and Ring Day. Please join us. For more information, check out our website at www.fortbendaggiemoms.org

Professional women network Join the next SWAPEN meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featured Speaker, Angela Cooper, Houston Business Journal; Topic: Smart Reader’s Strategies – 30 Minutes to More Money. SWAPEN is a business networking group whose goal is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others to grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. SWAPEN meets the third Tuesday of every month at Sugar Creek Country Club in Sugar Land. For more information on SW Area Professional Organization visit www.swapen.org.

Tri-city women’s club Tri-City is open to all women in the area. The next meeting of Tri-City is March 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club. The entertainment will be a style show hosted by Coldwater Creek with club members as models. For more information and a $22 reservation contact Harriett at 281343-4130 or Trish at 409-3630091 by Wednesday March 3.

BNI First Colony BNI First Colony is holding a Visitor’s Day at the Sweetwater Country Club at 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land, on March 10, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. BNI is a business and professional networking organization whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. It has over 5,550 chapters and 124,000 members in 43 countries. Last year, members of BNI passed over 6.2 million referrals, which generated more than $2.6 billion worth of business for its members. Seating may be limited. RSVP by calling 281-490-1676. There is a nominal $15 meeting fee, which includes breakfast.

Daughters of American Revolution The Fort Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, in Wesley Hall of the Sugar Land United Methodist Church. The presentation will be a Memorial Service. For more detail, call Kyleen at 281-499-3007.

The Annual Dulles ProGrad “Sensational Seniors” Dinner and Auction will be held at Fort Bend Country Club in Richmond on March 6. Doors will open at 6 p.m. on this fun evening featuring a catered meal, live, silent and dessert auctions, raffles and entertainment. For full details regarding table hosting/ dinner reservations visit www. dullesprograd.net. or contact Karen McKibban, past InJuli Goetz @ jgoetz58@comternational Affairs chairpercast.net or Michelle Michener son of Texas AAUW, will be @ magarm@comcast.net. the guest speaker at Fort Bend American Association of UniLoving Friends-a widow versity Women’s meeting on and widowers group will meet Thursday March 11 at 7 p.m. on March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the at Sugar Land Community Terrace in Sugar Land. The en- Center, (across from the Sugar tertainment will be by former Land Post Office), at 226 MatChannel 13 newscaster and lage Way. The topic will be: Inanchor Mark Garay. He will ternational Affairs: Advocacy give highlights of his life after for Women around the World. The public is invited. For Channel 13 and a look at telereservation or information vision news. Loving Friends about membership and upis open to all in the area. For coming events call 281980more information, call Rena 1705 or visit fortbendaauw.org at 281-499-9289 by March 5.

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“Freshen Your Fashion” Christine Rothchild will offer advice on how to freshen you fashion for spring at the luncheon hosted by the Sugar Land Women’s Christian Connection. The luncheon will be held on Friday, March 12, 11:30 a.m. at Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Dr., Sugar Land. As its community focus, Jackie Stouffer, from Creative will share her passion for providing art, music, dance and tutoring to students around Fort Bend County. The cost for the luncheon is $18 inclusive and on site childcare is available. For reservations call 281-9809670 or e mail: sw-hou-cwc@ juno.com. Sugar Land Christian Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, www.stonecroft.org.

Hattitude In recognition of Women’s History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will celebrate the beauty of womanhood with a special program, “Hats: Our Crowning Joy,” on Saturday, March 13, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library. Michele Owens, CEO of The Ultimate DIVA’s Designer Hats, will speak about the importance of healthy self-perception among young women. Using hats of various styles, Owens will show how ordinary women can have extraordinary potential with a little “hattitude!” If you would like to show off your own favorite hat in the program’s “Hat Stroll,” complete a registration form at the library prior to Feb. 26. Those people participating in the “Hat Stroll” will be eligible for prizes for the Prettiest Hat, the Oldest Hat, and the Fanciest Hat. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-499-4100.

Free decorating class On Sunday, March 14, Pottery Barn at First Colony Mall continues its series of New Year, New You decorating classes with a session focused on Creating Table Displays. The class, which begins at 11:00 a.m., will discuss decorating ideas for any occasion including a centerpiece for an Easter table, console or mantle. Pottery Barn’s decorating classes are complimentary, but class size is limited and reservations are needed. To rsvp, call 281-325-0200. The onehour complimentary design classes are held each month. Pottery Barn is located in Center Court across from The Apple Store.

Cartooning workshop for children On Monday, March 15, Artists Alliance of Sugar Land will hold Workshops for children at 104 Industrial Blvd. Ste. Q, Sugar Land. Activities include Cartooning Workshop: March 15 to 17,1 p.m. to 4.p.m, Ages 8-18. A workshop focusing on Illustrating and Exaggerating human face. Students will learn to develop their own cartooning style and work with various media. Still Life Workshop: March 18 and 19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Ages 8-18. Students will learn how to see colors and values that defines the objects using acrylics. Event contact person: Sharmyn Ali at 281-565-0957 or Email: sharmyn@artistsallianceofsugarland.org

Kempner’s annual fashion show set for March 27

The Kempner High School Class of 2010 will hold their annual Student Fashion Show and Auction on March 27, in the Kempner Commons. The evening will include a Fashion Show, hors d’oeuvres catered by Safari Texas, Live & Silent Auction and a raffle. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m with the silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. The fashion show will begin at 8 p.m. with students modeling clothing from Cache, Macy’s, David’s Bridal, Men’s Wearhouse & Urban Rendezvous. All proceeds benefit Kempner 2010 Project Graduation.Contact Vicki Palmer at 832-489-8999 to purchase tickets for the event. For more information on Kempner ProGrad visit our website www.kempnerprograd.org.

Free seminars Come and meet Drs. Ponce de Leon, Kulvinder Bajwa, and Sheilendra Mehta on the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, located in Conference Room A&D in the Main Pavilion. The doctors will present the latest information on LapBand surgery and answer your questions. Seating is limited. Call 281-274-7500 to reserve your seat. Seminar Date: March 17.

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Stafford MSD Education Foundation will host its first Golf Tournament, March 18. All proceeds of the charity tournament will go to the Foundation to help support student scholarships and teacher grants. Registration forms are available at www.stafford. msd.esc4.net or by emailing foundation@stafford.smd. esc4.net. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.

The Fort Bend County Alumnae Panhellenic is preparing for its annual Sorority Recruitment Workshop for girls who are high school seniors or collegiates and their parents, to be held at Christ United Methodist Church, Gathering Hall, 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. till noon. For those who are unable to attend the March 27 Workshop, a smaller Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 10, at Christ United Methodist Church, Room 310 from 10 a.m. till noon. Visit www.fortbendpanhellenic. org, or Facebook group, Fort Bend Panhellenic.

MS150 training ride On Saturday, March 27, the Fort Bend Education Foundation will host its 7th annual MS 150 training ride. The Schlumberger Education Expedition will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Ken Hall Stadium which is located at Hightower High School in Missouri City. For more information, visit www.fortbendisd.com/foundation or contact Lisa Kulhanek at lisa.kulhanek@fortbendisd.com.

Dew House dedication set for March 21 Four years ago, February 26, 2006, a wrecking ball was dodged and a piece of our area history was saved for future generations. Thanks to the community minded and extremely generous support of Sienna Johnson Development in conjunction with Historic Houston, Fort Bend County, and the City of Missouri City, the old Dew Plantation House was relocated to Kitty Hollow Park. Cut into two parts, the house was transported in an unprecedented midnight move down State Highway 6. Many of our area subdivisions rest on what was once Dew Land and Thomas Tristam Dew was Missouri City’s first Justice of the Peace. On Sunday, March 21st, the house having undergone extensive renovation will be dedicated, with a Grand Opening scheduled for late fall. Additionally, the sense of arrival created by Home Depot’s fencing donation, as well as the earth and plant work volunteers implemented, with donations by Living Earth and Legacy Landscape Management will welcome visitors. Beautiful stained glass windows designed and created especially for Dew House by Artisan Ed Schwer, will be unveiled in this center for preserving East Fort Bend County History. When Schwer was 59, and contemplating retirement in 1993, his wife was very clear in relaying to him that she did not want him to become “a couch potato“ and encouraged him to take college courses in pottery, wood carving and stained glass. Eventually he became an instructor himself; and feels he was fortunate to teach close to 400 individuals the Art of Stained Glass and Wood Carving through his church in Pittsburgh, before their move to Quail Valley, where they relocated to be closer to their children and grandchildren.. He continues to teach in Missouri City and has dedicated the Dew House Panels to the memory of his wife Marlene.

When the DeWalt Heritage Project Committee of the Fort Bend County Museum Association (FBCMA) expressed an interest in stained glass panels for one of the upper doors, a previous student of Schwer’s suggested him for the work. Over the course of several months, Schwer met with Special Project Historian Diane Ware to talk about the Dew Family and their place in Fort Bend County history. The window evolved into a pictorial essay reflecting the interests of the Dew family which included cattle, sugar cane, cotton, oil, and the railroad. His wife was very involved in the project helping him

Sweet Adelines of Sugar Land Sweet Adelines International is open to women of all ages who enjoy singing and is dedicated to educating its members in the art of singing four-part harmony, barbershop-style. Musical knowledge isn’t necessary to sing with this Cradle of Texas Chorus. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her vocal range. Sweet Adelines/Sugar Land meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Sugar Land, 3300 Austin Parkway, Room 201. For more information, call Charlene, 713-774-3975.

with research and color selection for the stained glass. Sadly she passed away on Halloween Eve of 2009 before having the chance to see the finished windows, which will be showcased on the upper floor front door. The granddaughter of Dr. Hugh Saunders Dew, Sue Brinkman Alston, is also designing and making the draperies for many of its windows with hopes to have some completed for the Dew House Dedication and Open House which is scheduled for Sunday, March 21st from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Save the date and come see what’s Dew’n! —By LISA GLENN

Moms Market Just in time for Mother’s Day, Little Fishers Preschool will be hosting a great spring craft and gift sale on the grounds of their school and Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 2011 Austin Parkway Sugar Land on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This rain or shine event will feature local vendors with unique home, yard, candles, food, soaps, jewelry, kitchen items, handbags, clothing, and baby items. Lunch and snack items will be for sale. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Little Fishers Preschool. For more information, contact Cathy Shisler at 281-285-5656.

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Film Review: The Last Station A historical drama about the genius author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;War and Peace,â&#x20AC;? bigger-than-life Leo Tolstoy (Christopher â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain Von Trappâ&#x20AC;? Plummer). The movie begins in 1910 Russia when Tolstoy is an old man and struggling to balance his immense celebrity and wealth with his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy of brotherly love and world peace through pacifism. His followers are part of the Tolstoy Movement and they live in a commune where they till the soil and act like 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hippies. Regrettably, the movie does not delve into the lives of these dedicated supporters. Direc tor/S creenwriter Michael Hoffman missed a golden opportunity because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m convinced these little peaceniks were slipping out in the woods to drink some vodka and smoke a little weed behind Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back. Instead of having some

fun with this story, Hoffman concentrates on the Last Will and Testament of Tolstoy who wants to leave the rights to his literary assets to the people of the world and the angst this causes his wife Sofya (Helen Mirren). They had been married 48 years and had more than their share of discord. But Sofya is nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fool and she figures that she is entitled to this obvious large pot of gold and she is willing

to fight for it. And more accurately, chew on Tolstoy until he packs his bags and leaves his estate and her. The countess is none too pleased with this turn of events so she kicks it into high gear of Drama Momma. Paul Giamatti and James McAvoy play Tolstoyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old and young confidants; Giamatti as Vladimir Chertkov is brilliant as the arch enemy of Sofya.

This movie will be remembered for Mirrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oscar nomination for Best Actress and little else. Monique H. and I whispered and played with our popcorn and Milk Duds far too much. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it; Helen Mirren is no Sandra Bullock. Relax, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m kidding, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if the 45 year old Bullock takes home the gold on March 7th. The acting in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Last Stationâ&#x20AC;? was borderline great but the story was uninspired and dull. Go see this movie if it is important to you to see all the nominations for Best Actress (my excuse) or if you are a Tolstoyan. Otherwise, go see â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avatarâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hurt Lockerâ&#x20AC;? to ensure that you see the Best Picture of 2009 before the big show. Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll. Grade 79. Larry H. email sugarlaw @larryharrison.com

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