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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 , 2013

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Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land

Mother/daughter survivors join forces with Cure & Co.

Irma Klink with daughters Sasha and Francesca share more than beautiful smiles and a new boutique they’ve opened in Sugar Land. Irma and Sasha are both breast cancer survivors. They, along with sister Francesca, right, are aware of just how serious the disease can be. The pink dot in the painted tree on their Cure & Co. wall depicts the loss of an aunt who passed away from a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer.

Mothers soon know what and feel beautiful. And why be there for both Irma and Satraits are inherited by their not? Cancer shouldn’t stop us sha,” said Dorothy Gibbons, Co-founder and CEO of The children. They look to see their from being fabulous.”

Cure & Co. is the result of Rose. “We know a woman’s smiles reflected on their children’s faces or a familiar spar- the collaborative efforts of chance of developing breast kle in the corner of their eyes. Irma and Sasha. Irma, an artist, cancer increases if her mother, They want to share interests brings her sense of style to the sister, and/or daughter have and passions. But no mother small space that includes linge- been diagnosed with the disever wants to share the pain of rie and swimsuits for women ease. Women, like Sasha, are hearing, “You have breast can- post-mastectomy as well as why we never say, ‘You’re jewelry and handbags that can too young for a mammogram.’ cer” with her daughter.

Yet Irma Klink did exactly easily hide drainage kits. Sa- Because that woman is not too that when – as a five-year sur- sha, an aesthetician who cares young for breast cancer.”

Last year, The Rose diagvivor – she was there to hear for many familiar faces often the same diagnosis for her seen in the news, relies on her nosed more than 300 women then 31-year-old daughter Sa- expertise for the selection of – almost 10 percent of whom sha Klein. Since the charac- specialty skincare products were under 40 years of age.

At the soft opening of their teristically upbeat Sasha had and radiation creams. She even suspected the grim news, she offers complimentary one-on- new enterprise Cure & Co. in told her mother prior to sitting one makeup tutorials and fa- Sugar Land, Sasha shared the down with the doctor, “If it’s cials for those going through story of her experience with cancer, you’re taking me on a chemotherapy through a pro- special guests Dorothy Gibgram they’ve launched called bons and Cathie Sublett and shopping spree!”

Sally Reyes, staff from Patient Ultimately it was a shopping “Fighting Facial.”

This belief in giving back Navigation at The Rose. trip that created an even stronThrough tears, the young ger bond between the mother/ comes partly from the experience of having had to receive mother who was initially told daughter.

While shopping for a wig help themselves. Both women not to worry, that “it” was nothafter Sasha was diagnosed, the were without insurance when ing, but who found the truth at two attractive and fashion-con- they got the news of their can- The Rose, said, “You saved scious women were struck by cers. Irma had just stopped my life. If not for The Rose, I how depressing and unappeal- working when she found her wouldn’t be here today.”

To hear Sasha’s story, visit ing their options were. Soon, lump. Sasha, a young mother they erupted in laughter as of two, had decided to forego www.TheRose.org. To learn they nixed most of what they insurance for a few months in more about Cure & Co. visit were seeing. And then they say order to save up for some items www.cureandcompany.com.

Cure & Co is located at 2587 Divine intervention came upon for her children.

So both women came to The Town Center Blvd North, Suite them.

“We turned a sad moment Rose. The Rose is a nonprofit A, Sugar Land. into a happy wig shopping ex- breast health organization that perience,” said Irma. “I turned serves both insured and unin- QUAIL VALLEY’S YARD OF to my daughter and we both sured women and helps naviTHE MONTH had the same idea -- a cancer gate those with a cancer diagQuail Valley Yard of the wellness boutique and studio nosis to treatment.

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FBISD incumbents return

By BARBARA FULENWIDER In Missouri City the residents of District A will vote in June to determine who will be their city council representative because the incumbent, Bobby Marshall, and his challenger, Yolanda Ford, will be in a runoff election on Saturday, June 15.

Ford received 177 early votes and 138 votes on Saturday for a total of 315 or 44.43 percent. Marshall got 133 early votes and 147 on election day for a total vote of 280 or 39.49 percent. The third candidate is Rodney L. Griffin who got 114 votes.

Residents in Missouri City’s District D returned incumbent Don Smith to his city council seat. Smith got 80.70 percent of the vote with 439 to Henderson James Hunter’s 105 total votes or 19.30 percent.

Incumbents Robin Elackatt, councilman for District C, and Floyd Emery, councilman for District D, had no opponents.

Elackatt received 211 total votes on election day and Emery got 402.

Meadows Place residents

made Kelle K. Mills their next alderman in Place No. 5. She beat John C. Whiteman who got 171 total votes or 41.29 percent to Mills’ 244 votes or 58.80 percent.

Fort Bend ISD voters returned Jim Rice to his trustee, Position 3 seat on Saturday with 3,460 votes or 70.38 percent compared to Vanesia Johnson’s 1,456 (29.62 percent) votes.

Incumbent Dave Rosenthal, trustee, position 7, beat three challengers to retain his seat with 2,871 votes or 56.57 percent of the total votes cast.

Challengers Keciana Enaohwo got 149 votes (2.94 percent), Cynthia Lenton Gary, 1,871 (36.87 percent) and Rodrigo Carreon, 184 votes (3.63 percent).

The Stafford Municipal School District voters liked a challenger the most. Out of five candidates running for three seats, Auturo Jackson got the most votes and two incumbents also won. Jackson got 362 votes or 28.28 percent followed by Greg Holsapple with 274 votes (21.39 percent) and Ed Castillo, 273 votes (21.31 percent).

In that race Christopher Caldwell came in fourth with 224 votes (17.49 percent) and Rosemary Garcia, got fifth place with 149 votes (11.63 percent).

In Lamar Consolidated ISD Kathryn Kaminski beat out the incumbent, Karen Mendoza, to win the trustee, District 1, seat.

Kaminski got 569 votes or 57.42 percent of the total vote cast. Mendoza received 385 votes and Michelle Suzanne Pineda got 37 votes.

In an extremely close race for trustee, District 2, Kay Danziger beat Beth Horstman with 298 votes to 292.

The LCSID District 3 Trustee Frank Torres beat his opponent Gennaro D’Onofrio Jr. with 194 votes (66.90 percent) to 96 votes (33.10 percent).

The LCISD trustee seat for District 6 went to Anna Gonzales who received 592 votes (65.13 percent). Her opponent was Norma Cavazos who got 317 votes or 34.87 percent.

Of the 273,183 voters who could have voted on Saturday, only 10,158 did – 3.72 percent.

No change in FBISD tax rate

By SESHADRI KUMAR Fort Bend ISD plans to keep the tax rate at the current level with no change for 2013.

A public hearing will be held on the proposed 2013-14 school district budget and tax rates on June 3, 2013, beginning AT 5 p.m. in the Board Room of the FBISD Administration Building.

The district will keep the maintenance and operations budget tax rate at $1.04 per 100 valuation and maintain the debt service tax rate at 30 cents per $100 valuation.

The establishment of this proposed rate is not the adoption of the tax rate, but an action required so that the rate may be discussed at the public budget meeting and voted on during a subsequent regular Board of Trustees meeting.

The administration has proposed a $497 million budget for 2013-14. Dr. Tracy Ginsburg, FBISD’s Chief Financial Officer told the board that the district will get an estimated revenue of $496 million.

The budget is based on a 7 percent growth in the property tax base. Actually, the FBISD property tax base increased by 9 percent and the net assessed value is $25.60 billion.

The administration did not anticipate such a robust growth in tax base and projected only a 4 percent increase in the property valuation.

The proposed budget will have A healthy fund balance of $155 million, Ginsburg said.

The budget includes a 2 percent pay raise to teachers.

The district will add 73 teachers and 73 other staff for

2013-14.

Superintendent Charles Dupre described the proposed budget as “conservative and lean.”

The district used the existing funding formula to prepare the budget. After the current legislative session, the district is likely to get additional funding, Dupre said.

A number of studies like curriculum audit and facilities audit are in progress. Based on the study reports, the district may propose additional expenditures and recommend budget amendments, he said.

Dupre said in future years, the district will use advisory groups to get input from teachers and the community to decide on priorities and the budget process will be more inclusive and transparent.

adapted plants to our region such as Bottlebrush, Aspidistra and Nandina. Dianne says the garden was her solace when fighting a major disease.

In an area known for beauti-

ful gardens, you’ll want to drive-by this garden because of its celebration of life.

The Livingstons received a Certificate from the Quail Valley Garden Club and a plant

from Flowers by Adela.

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NEWS Work begins on sewer project in Four Corners community Sugar Creek Garden Club

“IT’S A PARTY!” ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW. The Sugar Creek Garden Club will present its annual Flower Show, “It’s a Party!” on Thursday, May 16, at Sugar Creek Country Club. Make plans to to see this spectacular flower show, with various types of floral designs, table settings, and a few surprises. The public is invited free of charge, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. L-R: Bonnie Steidley and Ruth Heikkila, Co chairman for the event.

Groundbreaking for the sewer services in Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 at the Four Corners Community Center on Saturday, May 4. Pictured from left to right – Steve Redd, Tracy Butcher, John Sherrington, Suntera Scott, Stewart Goldie, Commissioner Andy Meyers, Carmen Martinez, Deborah Wright, Leonard Cash, Commissioner James Patterson, and Commissioner Grady Prestage.

USDA Rural Development 152 connections in the Rio found that the USDA’s Rural Development Program providActing Assistant Area Director Brazos area.

The newly constructed ed funds for the project. But, Deborah Wright, along with “The Secret Gardens of representatives from Fort Bend system will modernize the a water corporation had to be County, hosted a groundbreak- current individual septic sys- created first to make the appli- Sugar Lakes” is the theme for ing ceremony on May 4 for tems, which have in the past cation. In October, 2000 Mey- this year’s Sugar Land Garden Fort Bend County Fresh Water received numerous violations. ers and commissioners court Club’s 14th annual Spring GarOver 1,200 rural residents will formed the Fort Bend County den Tour. On Saturday, May 18 Supply District No. 2.

“The Water and Waste Dis- benefit from the new system, Fresh Water Supply Corpora- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, the public posal program is a vital fund- which is projected to meet tion No. 2 and appointed in- is invited to tour nine unique private gardens in the Sugar ing source available to rural Texas Commission on Envi- terim directors.

Simultaneously, he worked Lakes subdivision. Tickets are communities to help them ronmental Quality requirewith the neighboring Sprint $15 and can be purchased the keep pace with the needs of ments.

The groundbreaking cer- Landfill to donate a 15-acre day of the tour at any one of the their rising populations,” said tour locations, 534 Kingfisher Paco Valentin, USDA Rural emony on May 4 brings the park land.

In 2002, the Four Corners Dr., 403 Kingfisher Dr., 814 last phase of the project with Development State Director. area became a part of Com- Kittiwake Ct., 234 Kingfisher “We are pleased to assist nearly a 15-year history.

Soon after his election as missioner James Patterson’s Dr., 819 Oyster Creek @ Teal; Fort Bend County with fund206 Brook Forest Trail, 407 ing to ensure they will be able Precinct 3 County Commis- Pct. 4.

Patterson was instrumental Baybridge Dr., 871 Harbour to keep pace with the increased sioner, Andy Meyers learned population by upgrading the of the Four Corners area in in opening a community center Place & 1122 Heron Way. Or county’s wastewater collection his precinct without water and in the land. He worked with visit: sugarlandgardenclub.org the Kingsbridge MUD and en- click on Tour and click on Map. sewer facilities. system.”

The area was an undevel- sured that water connections Left to right: Lynette McOver $15 million in USDA funding will be used to con- oped island surrounded by ur- were made available to resi- Queen, Carrie Sample, Tour struct the new wastewater col- ban areas of Sugar Land and dents in 2006, with the USDA Chairman-Cheryl Swanson, grant. Now, the groundbreak- Sue Jordan, Rose Ann Acosta, lection system. When com- Houston.

In 1999, Texas Legislature ing has occurred to provide Beverly Todd, Vicki Fordayce plete, the system will serve over 400 connections through- enabled the counties to do wa- sewer connections to the resi- and last, but missing, Diana Miller. out the Four Corners area and ter and sewer projects. Meyers dents of the area.

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Sugar Land Junior Superstar Finale

Eighth wonder of the movie industry opens

By SESHADRI KUMAR One can “see” the picture.

Can you “hear” the picture?

You won’t believe it until you visit Santikos Palladium.

The ultimate in audio visual experience, and up to date in sound sensation, the 80-foot screen with Dolby Atmos sound is only in the front , the back, the sides and the surroundings, but it is above the head as well.

This new world of sight and sound is unparalleled in its appeal, elevating movie watching to a whole new level.

The magnitude of this wonder of the world can be seen even in the coke machines.

With14 Coca Cola Freestyle machines at the Palladium it is one of the largest single Coke Freestyle locations in the US. If you are not familiar with Coca Cola Freestyle, these machines allow you to choose from over 100 different varieties of drinks.

Like your Coke with Raspberry? It can do that. Feel like a Diet Vanilla Coke? It can do that too. Did you know that the soft drinks and Frozen Coke both cost the same and both come with free refills during that visit?

The D-Box motion seats shake and vibrate in sync with the movie on the screen.

The Palladium may be a contender for the eighth wonder of

the world in motion [picture industry.

The entertainment complex in Greek style at 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX 77407, had a sneak preview for the media last week.

The 180,000-square-foot facility has 22 movie screens, making it the largest multiplex in the Santikos chain.

Each auditorium has stadium seating and Santikos’ own AVX projection, which features oversized, wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling screens, state-of-the-art sound systems and the latest in projection technology.

Six of the auditoriums, designated AVX MAX, feature the newly released Dolby Atmos sound system and enormous 80-foot screens – giving the Palladium more giant

screens than any other theatre in Texas.

Additionally, two of the auditoriums feature double rows of D-BOX motion seats that move in perfect synchronization with on-screen action, creating an unmatched immersive experience.

The Palladium is the only facility in the greater Houston area to feature these technological innovations.

“We are so excited about the opening of the Santikos Palladium AVX,” said Chris Prichard of Santikos Theatres.

“It will be the grandest theatre ever in our 101-year history, with every detail selected to deliver the greatest experience possible for all of our guests.

“The Palladium will be the premiere entertainment destination for Houston and Fort Bend County and will be one of the finest facilities in the country.”

Appealing to movie lovers across the board, the Palladium features a “theatre-within-atheatre,” completely dedicating four of its 22 screens to art and independent films, as well as mainstream biopics.

For those guests seeking added luxury, eight auditoriums have a special VIP section toward the back of the auditorium where they can order food and drinks before and during the movie, and four additional

auditoriums have private VIP rooms, akin to luxury box seats.

The complex has multiple beverage and dining options, including The Agora Bar, a wine bar, Express Cafes featuring Greek food, sushi, pizza, Tex-Mex, burgers and sandwiches, a gelato bar, soft serve frozen yogurt, and a Starbucks.

Guests also have access to a bowling center with 16 full lanes, an arcade room, a specialty candy store, and a movie-themed retail store with t-shirts, film cells and other memorabilia.

Additionally, the Palladium will provide an ideal space for special events such as charitable galas, corporate shareholder meetings, team building events and private parties.

Instead of the traditional box office, the Palladium will have 27 interactive, self-service ticketing kiosks, each featuring a 42” portrait layout touchscreen.

Santikos has also simplified the movie-going experience by introducing their mobile app, which allows guests to purchase tickets with saved information and just swipe their card upon arrival.

Following an open house on May 15, the grand opening is slated for May 16.

There will be activities and events all weekend long to celebrate the Grand Opening.

Sugar Land Town Square presents the 3rd Annual Sugar Land Junior Superstar finale on Sunday, May 19 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. in the Plaza. Due to inclement weather, event organizers were forced to reschedule the event, originally slated for April 27. This event is free and open to the public.

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All Missouri City propositions pass with big margin

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Missouri City residents not only had to elect city council members but also vote on 16 different changes proposed for the city charter. All passed by big margins, as they usually do, and none will cost residents a nickel more because most were for clarifying language or procedures.

The first proposition that citizens passed with a vote of 1,508 for and 391 against deleted an article in the city‘s charter so it would conform to requirements and provisions of state law. Voter approval also removed redundant provisions that are in state law.

Prop 2 passed by 1,371 votes to 581 and states that the city manager must be notified about any lawsuit filed against the city within six months of its date of filing. Prop 3 also passed handily and says that Article III of the city’s charter must clarify that the mayor has to sign official plats of city property and clarify inconsistent language.

Proposition No. 4 requires the city to publish any ordinance that imposes a penalty, fine or forfeiture in order for it to become effective. Proposition No. 5 got 1,290 for votes and 630 no.

It allows the city manager to hire one or more assistant city managers with the approval of city council and set compensation and designate one to be acting city manager in the event the city manager is absent or disabled.

Citizens voted 1,226 tio 686 to pass Prop 6, which allows the city attorney to appoint one or more assistant city attorneys with the city manager’s approval and set their salaries, and Prop 7 allows the city secretary to hire more assistant city secretaries and set their salaries with approval of the city manager.

Prop 8 clarifies conflicting language in the city charter and Prop 9 allows the charter to be amended to add state law requirements for an initiative petition. Citizens approved Prop 10, which will more accurately describe the functions of the city’s finance department.

Prop 11 will clarify requirements for planning commission membership, and Prop 12 removed requiring the planning commission to submit an annual list of recommended

capital improvements to the city manager before each budget year begins.

The 13th proposition voters approved allows the director of planning to be appointed in the same way as all other

city department directors, and No. 14 allows the transfer of unencumbered appropriations among programs within a department, division or office with city council approval and no later than the 60th day after the

last day of the fiscal year.

And the last proposition voters approved was No. 15, which clarified language so that the city may take action regarding franchises only to the fullest extent authorized by law.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE The Fort Bend Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 5:00 PM, June 3, 2013 in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax

$1.0400/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations)

School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters

$0.3000/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories.

Maintenance and operations

3.95 % increase

Debt Service

4.69 % increase

Total expenditures

4.05 % increase

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Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code) Preceding Tax Year $26,795,650,846 $767,090,380 $25,307,135,170 $441,695,818

Total appraised value* of all property Total appraised value* of new property** Total taxable value*** of all property Total taxable value*** of new property**

Current Tax Year $28,413,948,138 $1,141,206,045 $26,903,680,779 $671,320,499

*Appraised value is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. ** “New property” is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. *** “Taxable value” is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $891,996,152 *Outstanding principal.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates Maintenance & Interest & Local Revenue Total Operations Sinking Fund* Per Student Last Year’s Rate

State Revenue Per Student

$1.0400

$0.3000*

$1.3400

$4,857

$2,893

Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service $1.0263

$0.2876*

$1.3139

$5,056

$2,711

Proposed Rate

$0.3000*

$1.3400

$5,154

$2,762

$1.0400

*The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both.

The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence Last Year This Year Average Market Value of Residences $185,856 $194,444 Average Taxable Value of Residences $169,782 $177,799 Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $1.3400 $1.3400 Taxes Due on Average Residence $2,275.08 $2,382.51 Increase (Decrease) in Taxes $107.43 Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $1.3401. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of $1.3401.

Fund Balances The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment.

Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $102,545,685 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $16,055,635

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Opinion Heated races in West Fort Bend despite pathetic voter turnout The general elections for local city councils and school boards held last week bear testimony to the continuing decline in the sense of civic duty among voters. The voter turnout was 3.72 percent in Fort Bend County. Out of the 273,000 registered voters, a little over 10,000 votes.

In one area along the Grand Parkway, there was just one single vote cast on election day in a polling booth, where about 2,800 registered voters live.

The apathy, indifference or ignorance has become an unfortunate way of life. The lack of interest among residents in knowing about one’s own neighborhood, the local school or city government is slowly changing a large chunk of the population from “low information voters” to a “no in formation voters” — to borrow the phrase from a radio talk show host.

Usually, the only issue that incites voters to wake up is school attendance zone change or an apartment complex closer to a neighborhood.

Notably, in this election cycle, there is a distinct difference between races in the east and the west of Fort Bend County.

Even some hot button issues like school zoning did not increase the voting number on the west side. At best, the races have been highly contested, with incumbents at the losing end.

On the east side, there is very little of a contest in a race. In all elections to the cities of Sugar Land, Missouri City, Meadows Place, Stafford and Fort Bend ISD and Stafford MSD, just one race in Missouri City’s District A has resulted in a run-off.

In Sugar Land, there was no contested race at all, even for an open seat.

In FBIStD, incumbent trustees easily won re-election. In Missouri City, two seats had no contest. In District B, the incumbent won with a huge margin.

Elections in Lamar CISD and Rosenberg have caused some uproar, if not an upheaval.

Despite the poor voter turnout, there has been some life in the races.

Take for instance, the Rosenberg city council elections.

In Dist. 1 council seat, Jimmie Pena defeated incumbenet Juan Salazar by a mere

Inside Track By Seshadri Kumar six votes. Pena got 124 and Salazar got 118, but Pena received more than 50 percent of the votes cast.

In Dist. 2, incumbent Joe Segura lost to challenger Susan Kroll Euton, 191 to 202, a loss with an 11 vote margin.

In Dist. 3, incumbent Dwayne Grigar, was elected unopposed.

In Dist. 4, incumbent Tom Suter did not seek re-election.

In this open seat Amanda J. Bolf with 233 votes (49.47 percent) will face George Arroyos with 177 votes (37.58 percent.) The third candidate, George Zepeda received 61 votes (12.95 percent).

In at-large position 1, incumbent William Benton received 1,270 votes (75.46 percent) to defeat Joe Vera who got 413 votes (24.54 percent).

In at-large position 2, incumbent Cynthia McConathy with 954 votes (58.42 percent) defeated rival Laurie Orsak Cook who got 679 votes (41.58 percent) Mayor Vincent Morales was elected unopposed.

Lamar CISD will have quite a few new faces. Two incumbents are not seeking re-election. In the remaining two seats,one incumbent lost.

In Lamar CISD, Whistle PAC, a new group with longstanding grievances against the LCISD establishment, sought to unseat incumbents by raising a significant amount of money to fund the campaigns.

The PAC also added fuel to the campaign by filing a complaint with Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey alleging illegal destruction of thousands of emails by the school administration.

In one open seat in Lamar CISD, Kay Danziger won by a margin of six votes, defeating Beth Hortsman.

In a contested race incumbent Karen Mendoza lost to challenger Kathryn E. Kaminski, 38.85 percent to 57.42 percent.

Mendoza has alleged irregularities in the election and is

seeking a re-poll.

A computer at Rosenberg City Hall failed and polling was affected for an hour on May 11.

This caused many people to turn away from voting, it is alleged. Another complaint was about some mix-up in voter registration for Lamar CISD which recently had a re-districting. Some people were registered in the wrong district.

According to Fort Bend County Election Administrator John Oldham, the computer glitch did not halt the election process, but merely delayed it and no one was turned away without voting.

The re-districting mix up affected a handful of voters and that would not alter the outcome of any election.

Also, Oldham said contrary to the allegations, he did not receive any complaints from voters who were allegedly turned away from voting.

While all this excitement is being ginned up on the west side, in the east a few self-appointed activists, especially in Missouri City, are trying hard to raise some dust.

In two out of four district seats, the incumbents had no opponent in Missouri City. In the remaining two, only one is facing a keen contest.

The contest in District A has been historical and the campaign issues in Dist. A are not necessarily driven by the self-appointed activists in Dist. C and Dist. D. A major portion of Dist. A is in Harris County, though within the city limits of Missouri City and the residents are close to Houston. A portion of the area bounded by Texas Parkway, U.S. 90 and Beltway 8 also lies in Dist. A. While a few voters are conscious of their right to vote, they have a grievance that the city hall is far removed from them and their interests are not taken care of. Consequently, there is a divide. Dist.

A’s dynamics are outside the influence of people in Quail Valley or First Colony.

If there is no reason to unseat the incumbents, in the other three districts of the city, why here?

That is what separates Dist.

A from the others. Also, this time, Yolanda Ford, a former city planner, is challenging the incumbent, Bobby Marshall.

The other candidate Rodney Griffin had contested before but lost, though narrowly.

Letter Quail Valley, an attractive neighborhood To the Editor: As a new resident of Quail Valley, I have enjoyed seeing the columns by Carolyn Bowden about the history of our neighborhood. In her most recent article she speaks about the events at the new City Centre as possibly bringing in new residents. We are definitely here because of the changes that the city has brought to the neighborhood.

We moved to Quail Valley from Sienna Plantation because of the charm of this older and more established neighborhood.

The initial idea for our move all began a few years back when I was taking my son to FFPS at Community Park.

Before that, I really knew nothing about Quail Valley.

Once he started to play soccer at that park, I fell in love with the older homes as I would drive in and out each week.

While I could see that the city was starting to invest money into the area, I didn’t know

about the city’s plans for the golf course.

The lovely trees and flowers along the medians of Glenn Lakes were just being planted and it really made an impression on me.

I continued to see the changes and when we had just had our fourth child, fate intervened.

I was actually looking for homes in Sienna Plantation that fit our criteria, but I had hit the zip code without searching specifically in Sienna. Our dream home popped up in the search and it was right here in Quail Valley. I checked out the schools and I scoured the internet and came across the economic development plan for Missouri City and so much of it was dedicated to Quail Valley and the golf course. It was a no brainer after reviewing the long term plan for Missouri City.

We put an offer on the home about nine days after it went on the market!

Our lives have been en-

riched tremendously since we moved to QV. Commuting to almost everything is shorter.

The view from our backyard is breathtaking and the wildlife is abundant. We’ve even had brown pelicans! The kids ride their scooters on our way to the new City Centre almost every Friday.

Many people worried about how the kids would handle moving from such a saturation of families to a more mature community, but I must say the balance is lovely.

I grew up in much the same kind of neighborhood and I really feel at home for the first time since moving to Texas 12 years ago. Each day my family and I grow more in love with this beautiful neighborhood with so much history and charm.

Please keep up with the pieces about the history of Quail Valley. We are really enjoying them!

Catherine Andreu Missouri City

When should I start Social Security?

When should I start Social Security? This is a question financial advisors face many times a year. An individual can begin receiving Social Security as early as age 62 or as late as age 70. The longer you wait, the more you will receive. As you would expect with any government program, the methodology to determine benefits is complicated. Consequently, the decision as to when you should start receiving benefits is not an easy one.

The answer to the question depends on many factors, but there are three primary issues to consider: the amount of time you expect to live, the amount of income you currently earn, and your marital status.

The Social Security Administration uses the term Full Retirement Age (FRA), which represents the age at which you will receive 100 percent of your entitled benefit amount. If you were born before 1937, your FRA is 65.

If you were born any time after, your FRA is something later than age 65 up to age 67. This is important because If you elect to receive Social Security benefits before reaching your FRA and your earned income (excluding capital gains, dividends, interest or IRA distributions) is in excess of $15,120 (in 2013), your benefits will be reduced $1 for every $2 earned over $15,120.

After reaching FRA, you can earn any amount and your Social Security benefits will PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Southwest Section 49, Precinct 3.

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, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

1.RFP 13-061 – TAIP SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR CSCD; 2.RFP 13-062 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE HAIR ANALYSIS TESTING FOR CSCD; 3.RFP 13-063 – DRUG TESTING SYSTEMS FOR CSCD; 4.RFP 13-066 – ELECTRONIC MONITORING FOR CSCD; 5.RFP 13-067 – DRUG COURT SUBSTANCE ABUSE OUTPATIENT COUNSELING FOR CSCD; 6.RFP 13-068 – SHORT TERM MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR CSCD.

Bill and Jared Jameson not be reduced. sider specific circumstances.

When should you start col- It is also best to consult with lecting benefits? In most cas- someone familiar with the Soes, you should wait until your cial Security rules before you FRA before you start to receive make a decision. benefits, as the tax on taking your benefits earlier would be WJ Interests is a fee-only prohibitive. However, if you financial planning and indon’t expect to live very long, vestment management firm in start receiving benefits as soon Sugar Land. For more inforas possible. mation, please contact us at This is just the starting point wj@wjinterests.com or 281for evaluating your benefit 634-9400. options. Many other factors should be considered before PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE you make your final decision; The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing each person approaching age on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

62 should analyze his or her for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Parkway (SH99) Northbound situation thoroughly and con- Access Road, north of West Bellfort and 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, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the firms made public.

Submissions received after the specified time will be returned unopened. .

Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.co.fort-bend. tx.us.

Q13-060 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO UPDATE THE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN A pre-SOQ Conference will be conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 9:00 AM (CST). The Pre-SOQ, conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Building, 301 Jackson Street, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All respondents are encouraged to attend.

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

south of Peek Road, Precinct 4.

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, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Office. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 13-059 – CONSTRUCTION OF MASON ROAD SEGMENT 2 A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 9:00 AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. 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

Upfront fee required. Bonds are not required.

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: EVA MELENDEZ ADDRESS UNKNOWN and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued.

You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does) not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of DANIEL BERMEA; SUSAN BERMEA, Petitioners, was filed in the 387TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2012 against EVA MELENDEZ, Respondent(s), numbered 12-DCV198714, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF A CHILD. The suit request TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: DATE OF BIRTH: APRIL 10,2011 The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on 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 said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 8th day of May, 2013.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: ROBERT CARDENAS CARDENAS LAW GROUP 6750 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 720 BELLAIRE TX 77 401 713-461-1660

CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: EVA MELENDEZ ADDRESS UNKNOWN You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does) not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of DANIEL BERMEA; SUSAN BERMEA, Petitioners, was filed in the 387TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas ON THIS THE 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2012 against UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondent(s), numbered 12-DCV-198714, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF A CHILD. The suit request TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit.

The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: DATE OF BIRTH: APRIL 10,2011 The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child 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 said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 8th day of May, 2013.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: ROBERT CARDENAS CARDENAS LAW GROUP 6750 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 720 BELLAIRE TX 77 401 713-461-1660

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Herlinda Nanez 281-633-7626

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Herlinda Nanez 281-633-7626

Detailed unit pricing is required. 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, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

RFP 13-064 – LEASE OF PROPERTY AT KITTY HOLLOW PARK AT 9555 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH, MISSOURI CITY, TX FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PURPOSE

INDEPENDENT • MAY 15, 2013 • Page 5

News Five FBISD Students named 2013 National Merit Scholarship Winners The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Winners, and five Fort Bend ISD students are among the more than 15,000 outstanding students who were named finalists in the scholarship program.

FBISD’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are: Priyanka Chandraker, Travis High School Lilly Shen, Clements High School Benjamin Tu, Clements High School Sang Xie, Clements High School Travis Yeh, Austin High School National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating

high school seniors.

These Scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.

The NMSC finances most of these single-payment National Merit $2,500 Scholarships.

Corporations and company foundations that sponsor awards through NMSC also help underwrite these scholarships with grants they provide in lieu of paying administrative fees.

Scholars may use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.

Sugar Creek Country Club unveils renovation plans Sugar Creek Country Club, located southwest of the Houston metro area in Sugar Land, recently approved a Strategic LongTerm Capital Improvement Plan at a meeting with its membership.

Sugar Creek Country Club has partnered with Jeffrey D. Blume Limited, a well-respected and reputable Houston based golf course architecture firm, to develop a Golf Course Master Plan for the 27 hole golf course. Golf course renovations will include re-grading and re-grassing of all tees, fairways, and greens complexes, bunker renovations, improved drainage, cart path repairs, and significant tree work.

The Club has also hired Chambers USA (formerly CCI Club Design), a Baltimore based planning, architecture and interior design firm who specializes in private country, golf, city and yacht clubs to develop a Club Master Plan for the existing clubhouse, tennis courts, fitness center and swimming pool area.

The Club’s goal is to update and expand Club amenities including the fitness and recreational area plus expansion of the swimming pool, and create a new outdoor dining and bar area for members. Estimated costs for the renovations are projected around $2.5 million.

“This is a very exciting time for our members and with the ongoing changes in the Club industry, we are committed to remaining the top member-owned Private Club in the area by adapting to serve and meet the demands of our members and the market,” said Gordon Wagner, General Manager and CEO of Sugar Creek Country Club.

Advertising sales positions available. Call 281-980-6745 Or email editor@fbindependent.com Sale #

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 2, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2013, the same being the 4th day of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

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Estimated Minimum Bid

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 1st day of May, 2013 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 1O-DCV-186129 in favor of the Plaintiff - Woodcreek Reserve Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,640.06 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 9th day of May, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant( s) Cedric S. Coleman had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF WOODCREEK RESERVE, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2435/B, OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1206 WILDWOOD LANE, KATY, TEXAS 77494.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $376,110.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

Style of Case

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 8th day of April, 2013 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #12DCV-200292 in favor of the Plaintiff -Woodcreek Reserve Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,895.22 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 16th day of April, 2013, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Jorge Alejandro Rodriguez and Tiffiny Rodriguez had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5, IN BLOCK 5, OF WOOD CREEK RESERVE, SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 20050234 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1202 CHAPEL CONE LANE, KATY, TEXAS 77494.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $298,260.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto.

All sales are final. Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY: M. Scheibel Deputy Constable #1331

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11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007002090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 22: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 2, VOL 8, PG 11*

$1,960.00

$1,200.00

26

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 23: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 3, VOL 8, PG 11*

$2,930.00

$1,300.00

27

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 24: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 4, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,370.00

$1,300.00

28

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007005090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 25: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 5, VOL 8, PG 11*

$5,550.00

$1,600.00

29

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007006090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 26: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 6, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,340.00

$1,300.00

30

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007007090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 27: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 7, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$4,950.00

$1,500.00

31

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007008090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 28: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 8, VOL 8, PG. 11*

$2,480.00

$1,200.00

$2,800.00

07-DCV156025 02/13/13

301002014006590 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. DAVE FIELDS S/D SEC 2, BLOCK 1 14, LOT 6 (MID 30'), VOL 234, PG TARUSSA LAVERNE AUTREY, 228A* ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

$20,325.00

2

08-DCV164065 12/11/12

739500146003090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 HORTENCE F. EVANS, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

CITY OF RICHMOND , BLK 146, LT 3 & (PT) LTS 4, 5, 6 & 7, VOL A, PG 62 & CLK'S FILE #9037845*

$48,320.00

$33,000.00

3

09-DCV176851 02/13/13

950000003160090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 GONZALO ANGUIANO, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

WILDFLOWER ADDN, BLK 3, LT 16, VOL 366, PG 492*

$15,000.00

$8,100.00

32

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007009090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 29: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 9, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$3,230.00

$1,300.00

4

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000001110090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 1: BERNARD RIVER PARK, ACRES 1.099, MORE OR LESS, (PT) BOTTOM COMMERCIAL RESERVE, VOL 8, PG 11 & CLK'S FILE # 1999094562*

$46,330.00

$6,000.00

33

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007010090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 30: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 10, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$3,870.00

$1,400.00

34

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007011090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 31: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 11, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$3,380.00

$1,300.00

35

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007016090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 32: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 16, VOL. 8, PG 11*

$5,120.00

$1,500.00

36

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007017090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 33: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 17, VOL. 8, PG 11*

$5,570.00

$1,600.00

37

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007019090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 34: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 19, VOL. 8, PG. 11*

$8,110.00

$1,900.00

38

101000007030090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 11-DCV8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL 192475 2013 02/14/13 Order 24, Issue Date Judgment Date APRIL

TR 35: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 30, VOL. 8, PG 11*

$10,040.00

$2,000.00

1

5

6

7

8

9

#

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002016090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 2: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 16, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,350.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002017090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 3: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 17, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,730.00

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002018090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 4: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 18, VOL 8, PG 11*

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002019090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 5: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 19,VOL 8, PG 11*

101000002020090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 11-DCV8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL 192475 APRIL 24, 2013 02/14/13 Judgment Date Order Issue Date

TR 6: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 20, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,120.00

$4,490.00

$3,190.00

Value

$1,300.00

$1,400.00

$1,400.00

$1,500.00

$1,300.00

Minimum Bid

10

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002021090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 7: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 21, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,000.00

$1,400.00

11

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002022090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 8: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 22, VOL 8, PG 11*

$1,710.00

$1,100.00

12

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002023090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 9: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 23, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,390.00

$1,500.00

13

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002024090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 10: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 24, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,520.00

$1,500.00

14

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002025090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 11: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 25, VOL 8, PG 11*

$4,880.00

$1,500.00

15

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002026090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 12: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 26, VOL 8, PG 11*

$7,360.00

$1,800.00

16

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002027090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 13: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 27, VOL 8, PG 11*

$9,590.00

$2,000.00

17

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002028090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 14: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 28, VOL 8, PG 11*

$9,040.00

$2,000.00

18

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002029090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 15: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 29, VOL 8, PG 11*

$1,620.00

$1,000.00

19

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002030090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 16: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 30, VOL 8, PG 11*

$5,410.00

$1,600.00

20

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002031090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 17: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 31, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,760.00

$1,400.00

21

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002032090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 18: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 32, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,550.00

$1,300.00

22

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002033090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 19: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 33, VOL 8, PG 11*

$3,270.00

$1,300.00

23

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000002034090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 20: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 2, LT 34, VOL 8, PG 11*

$5,070.00

$1,500.00

24

11-DCV192475 02/14/13

101000007001090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 8 CLEMENT B. PINK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

TR 21: BERNARD RIVER PARK, BLK 7, LT 1, VOL 8, PG 11*

$2,820.00

$1,300.00

#

Value

39

11-DCV194659 02/14/13

460000005105090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 DANIELE AMFITHEATROF, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

MAGNOLIA PLACE, BLK 5 (N 1/2), LT 5, ACS 0.712, VOL. 2, PG. 6*

40

12-DCV196491 02/14/13

005803850108090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JENNIE MABERY 8 APRIL 24, 2013

ABST 58, I MCGARY, TR 20, ACS 6.43, MORE OR LESS, SEC 3, KATIE NEAL PARTITION, CAUSE # 31769-B*

Minimum Bid

$710.00

$710.00

$20,350.00

$3,100.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, May 2, 2013 Constable A. J. Dorr Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 15, 2013

News Fort Bend Christian Academy Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Andrew Singer, Valedictorian, Fort Bend Christian Academy; Joshua Mott, Salutatorian, Fort Bend Christian Academy The commencement ceremony for the 16th graduating class of Fort Bend Christian Academy will take place on May 31, 2013.

Andrew Singer, Fort Bend Christian Academy Valedicto-

rian, will attend Texas A&M University, and plans to major in mechanical engineering.

Among his many honors, he has been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, by the College Board

as an AP Scholar, by the Association of Christian Schools International for Outstanding Achievement in Academics and Athletics, and as an Academic All-State Athlete in swimming.

Andrew is the son of Sandra and Jeff Singer of Richmond.

Joshua Mott, Fort Bend Christian Academy Salutatorian, will attend the University of Texas, and plans to major in business, as well as completing the prerequisites for pre-med. He received the Association of Christian Schools International Award for Outstanding Achievement in Academics and the College Board’s AP Scholar with Honor Award.

Josh is the son of Tammy and Virgil Mott of Sugar Land.

Historic Richmond Car Show The first annual Historic Richmond Car Show will be held Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 402 Morton Street, at City Hall, and all proceeds will benefit the beautification of downtown Richmond.

“All cars and trucks from the beginning of time to present are allowed to enter. One entry is $20, and for additional entry by the same owner is $15. Check-in time for entries is 9 a.m. The Mayor of Richmond will be present at 10:30 a.m. to choose her award for

the Mayor’s Choice Award,” said Erica Lynn, event chair, and social media director, Historic Richmond Association.

Trophies will also be given for Best in Show, Classiest Classic, Best in Modern Style.

There will also be music and the stores in downtown Richmond will be open.

“We are looking forward to bringing this car show to downtown Richmond to help our town come together and enjoy a day with great cars, seeing old friends, and spend-

ing a day with the family in this beautiful weather. We hope those who come will also stroll through downtown Richmond and see all the area has to offer. This is going to be a fun day for all,” Lynn said.

For more information, please call 832.600.0094 or email historic_richmond@yahoo.com.

Historic Richmond Association supports Richmond businesses and the preservation of the City’s history.

AUTOMOBILE: Kia Optima SX

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Has Kia ever come a long way?

Absolutely. Totally. YES, in no uncertain terms.

With additional equipment, the price on the Kia Optima SX nudges the luxury sedan entry level but that’s because its standard package has a far reaching array of numerous bells and whistles and even more creature comforts are in Kia packages of additional equipment.

For the money the owner gets a most stylish mid-size five-seater sedan that handles well and is sporty. It has such fun torque from a four-cylinder engine that Kia saw fit to add paddler shifters behind the Optima’s steering wheel.

The engine is mated to a sixspeed transmission and is estimated to get 26 miles to the gallon.

The Optima comes with two engines – the 2.4-liter with dual overhead cam that makes 180 horsepower or the 2.0-liter that makes 165 horsepower.

Power is increased by 11.6 percent and torque by 8.2 percent.

Despite the rise in power and torque output, fuel economy and CO2 emissions are lowered. The new Optima accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.5 seconds (manual) and 9.0 seconds (automatic). Top speed is 130 miles per hour.

The new Theta II GDI engine, which was developed over a two-year period is the forerunner of other GDIequipped engines. Compared to a conventional engine of similar displacement, GDI delivers seven percent more torque at low revolutions (for better take-off) and 12 percent more torque at high revs (for better overtaking performance), with an average 10 percent improvement in gas mileage when compared to a vehicle equipped with a conventional multi-point fuel injected engine.

Along with a fun to push engine, the Optima got larger – it’s lower, longer and wider than the second generation – and better looking. Its coupelike profile is enhanced by a

sweeping chrome arch flowing from the A to the C pillars.

It projects a high performance yet elegant image.

The interior design is equally impressive and creates a sense of a driver’s car.

The center stack instrument panel is contoured toward the driver to produce a wraparound cockpit feel. A short gear shift adds to the cockpit ambiance.

The all-new Optima offers numerous standard exterior features (depending on model) including dual exhausts with chrome tips (2.4 engine equipped vehicles only), solar glass and outside mirror turn signal indicators. Depending on the trim level, fog lights, heated outside mirrors, exterior chrome or body-color door handles along with 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/55 R17 tires, will also be available.

Enthusiastic customers can maximize the visual impact of their new Optima EX by specifying the special ‘Sport Package’ and optional Xenon headlamps.

This package features a front mesh grille, new front and rear bumpers, sculpted side sills, rear ‘lip type’ spoiler, LED daytime running lights (above the fog lamps set into the front bumper), LED rear combination lamps, aero-blade windscreen wipers, plus high performance dampers, larger disc brakes with black calipers and machine-finished 18 x 7.5-inch, 10-spoke, flush-faced, alloy wheels.

An optional three-piece, full-width panoramic glass sunroof will be available for all models. The front section tilts, the center section slides

and the rear is fixed. Inside, a roller blind blocks out the sun when needed and on the outside, the B- and C-pillar trims are finished in high-gloss black to complement the allblack framing of the roof.

The thick-rimmed, leathertrimmed, four-spoke steering wheel, which is adjustable for both height and reach, is equipped with remote controls for the audio system, cruise control, ECO mode and trip computer and the optional Bluetooth hands-free system.

Kia’s instrument cluster for EX models features twin cylinders with a 3.5-inch TFTcolor LCD screen to show a selection of core information, plus numerous user-settable menus as text and images.

The standard CDP audio system on the Optima features a Radio/CD player with MP3, USB and iPod connectivity – with six speakers. The CDC system adds a six-CD changer, while the optional Infinity premium sound system.

Other available features include a Smart Card (for keyless entry, together with engine start/stop button), welcome home escort lights, LED side repeaters in auto-folding door mirrors, rain-sensing automatic wipers, a tailgatemounted reversing safety camera with interior mirror display monitor and illuminated door scuff plates.

The Kia is a welcome surprise of comfort and power.

The 2013 SX model has a suggested retail price of $26,800.

Optional equipment hiked it to $34,595. If a fun to drive sedan is on your wish list definitely test drive the Kia Optima.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469.

Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 13-065 – CONSTRUCTION OF MUSTANG PARK RESTROOM FACILITY. Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check. 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 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated April 2, 2013 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 268th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of Colony Lakes Homeowners Assoc Inc. plaintiff, and against Asha M. Fanuiel, defendant, in Cause No. 09-DCV-171754 for the sum of FourThousand nine hundred and six dollars and forty-five cents. ($4906.45), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 18th day of April 2013, at 2:00 pm, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Asha M. Fanuiel, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT (10), IN BLOCK (4),OF FINAL PLAT OF COLONY LAKES SECTION 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, TEXAS,. and on JUNE 4, 2013, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 1418 Eugene Heimann circle, Richmond,Tx in the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage.

I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of Asha M. fanuiel, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE, 1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, RICHMOND,TX 77469 DATE: June 4, 2013 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J.. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated MAR 20, 2013 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the COUNTY COURT AT LAW 4 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of LEXINGTON POINT COMMUNITY ASSOC INC, plaintiff, and against SHAWNA RICHTER, defendant, in Cause No. 12-CCV-048095 for the sum of FOUR-THOUSAND-TWOHUNDRED-TWENTY –NINE DOLLARS AND 98/100’s ($4229.98), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 9TH day of APRIL, 2013, at 9:00 Am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of SHAWNA RICHTER, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT FIFTY-FOUR (54), IN BLOCK ONE (1), LEXINGTON POINT, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO.827/B, MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4103 BLUESTONE COURT COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. and on JUNE 4, 2013, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 1418 Eugene Heimann circle, Richmond,Tx in the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage.

I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of SHAWNA RICHTER., defendant, in and to said property LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE, 1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, RICHMOND,TX 77469 DATE: JUNE 4, 2013 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, addressed to the City of Sugar Land, Texas, will be received until 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013, for: PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS Sealed bids shall be appropriately marked as follows: BID NO. 2013-19 PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Bidder shall sign and date the bid. Bids that are not signed and dated will be rejected.

Signed and sealed bids shall be delivered to the Office of the City Secretary, on or before 11:00 o’clock a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013, City of Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479. All bids received after the appointed time shall be returned to bidder unopened. Notice of the award of contract shall be given by the City within thirty (30) days following the date for the opening of bids.

The City reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for opening of bids. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be announced by addenda or addendum to the specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to all prospective bidders and may or may not affect the bid opening date.

The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in bids received. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.

ITB documents may be secured from City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or by registering at www.publicpurchase.com. Registration is free. All bid documents, amendments and other information relating to the bid will be posted at this site.

Questions regarding this invitation to bid must be received by Thursday, May 23, 2013 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, Contracts Manager telephone number (281) 275-2302 or email jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT ZONING 20.348 ACRES U. S. 59 AND TELFAIR AVENUE WEST OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD PERMANENT ZONING OF 20.348 ACRES U.S. 59 AND TELFAIR AVENUE, WEST OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN–TELFAIR WEST BUSINESS DISTRICT, FOR COMMERCIAL USES, LOCATED WITHIN THE M. M. BATTLE LEAGUE, A-9, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. PURPOSE:

ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.

WHERE:

CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH

WHEN:

CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M., JUNE 4, 2013

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE (281) 275-2218 OR EMAIL PLANNING@SUGARLANDTX. GOV. THE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS. PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICE IF YOU WISH TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN PERSON. Vicinity Map: p

TREVER J.. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated April 2, 2013 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 268th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of Colony Lakes Homeowners Assoc Inc. plaintiff, and against Asha M. Fanuiel, defendant, in Cause No. 09-DCV-171754 for the sum of FourThousand nine hundred and six dollars and forty-five cents. ($4906.45), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 18th day of April 2013, at 2:00 pm, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Asha M. Fanuiel, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT (10), IN BLOCK (4),OF FINAL PLAT OF COLONY LAKES SECTION 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, TEXAS,. and on JUNE 4, 2013, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 1418 Eugene Heimann circle, Richmond,Tx in the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage.

I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of Asha M. fanuiel, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER PARKING GARAGE, 1418 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE, RICHMOND,TX 77469 DATE: June 4, 2013 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TREVER J.. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION 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 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being June 17, 2013 a default judgment may be taken against you.

Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building. The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on DECEMBER 04, 2012. It bears cause number 12-DCV-202723 and is styled: Mattie Young vs Leon Thomas The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DENYSE RENEE WARD LAW OFFICE OF D R WARD PLLC 820 GESSNER ROAD SUITE 1075 HOUSTON TX 77024 713-337-0780 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: A. A DETERMINATION AND DECLARATION OF THE OWNERSHIP SHARE OF EACH OF THE JOINT OWNERS IN THE PROPERTY; B. A DETERMINATION THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE PROPERTY TO BE PARTITIONED IN KIND IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANNER; C. AN ORDER FROM THE COURT THAT THE PROPERTY BE SOLD FOR CASH AND/OR UPON SUCH OTHER TERMS AS THE COURT MAY DIRECT, AND SUCH SALE SHALL BE MADE AS UNDER EXECUTION OR BY PRIVATE OF PUBLIC SALE THROUGH A RECEIVER; D. AN ORDER THAT THERE BE DEDUCTED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH SALE ANY AMOUNTS OWED TO PLAINTIFF AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL PAYMENTS MADE TO THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF LEON THOMAS, CHARGING ANY SUCH PAYMENT AGAINST THE OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF LEON THOMAS; AND E. AN ORDER OF PARTITION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THAT SALE AMONG THE PERSONS ENTITLED THERETO, ACCORDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE INTERESTS, AFTER HAVING DEDUCTED APPROPRIATE AMOUNTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS PAID TO TAXING AUTHORITIES AND MAINTENANCE; AND AFTER HAVING DEDUCTED APPROPRIATE AMOUNTS ORDERED FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES OF SALE, REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ATTORNEY’S FEES, AND SUCH OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 29th day of April, 2013.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas

By Deputy District Clerk Kristine Lindsey 281-341-3787

INDEPENDENT • MAY 15, 2013 • Page 7

News Sugar Land man gets 18 years for intoxication manslaughter Roy Glen Armstrong was sentenced to 18 years in prison on May 7, 2013 for two counts of intoxication manslaughter.

The 47 year-old Sugar Land man was sentenced by Judge James H. Shoemake after pleading guilty to the charges in the 434th District Court.

Armstrong was prosecuted for killing a young couple in a head-on collision last year.

According to Prosecutor Sherry Robinson, Roy Armstrong, while undeniably intoxicated, drove his Jeep Wrangler southbound (the wrong way) in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 on February 26, 2012 at approximately 2:55 a.m. Just before the crash, the defendant drove past a car occupied by a female passenger and her fiancé. Stunned that a car just one

lane over had passed them going the wrong way, the woman spun around in time to see another car behind them swerve out of the defendant’s path.

Fearing that another driver would not be so lucky, she called 911 and pleaded for authorities to “please hurry.”

Before help could arrive, Armstrong caused a violent head-on collision with a Ford passenger car occupied

by Sheila Cronk and Justin Springer. The vehicles involved in the crash were on fire when numerous agencies responded to the scene; including off-duty Houston Police Officers, Stafford Police, Sugar Land Police and Fire Departments, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputies and EMT personnel. Sheila and Justin, both 25 years-old, were visiting Houston from

Armstrong their homes in Nebraska to attend the wedding of Justin’s childhood friend. While the defendant survived the crash, both Sheila and Justin were killed. While receiving help from a civilian at the scene, Armstrong stated that he had been drinking at the Houston Rodeo barbeque cook-off before leaving and was just

Injury to a child lands Louisiana man in prison for 30 years A jury convicted Reginald Ray Washington, Jr. of Injury to a Child after deliberating less than two hours on May 3, 2013.

The 26-year-old Louisiana man was charged after shooting into a crowd of innocent citizens. 268th District Court Visiting Judge Reagan Clark then sentenced Washington to 30 years in prison for his crime.

According to prosecutor Thomas Pfeiffer, family and friends gathered on the lawn of a Richmond home the evening of September 1, 2012, intending to spend time together and catch up with old friends and family.

The celebration was shattered by gunfire when Reginald Ray Washington, Jr. arrived – seeking to settle a score with someone present at the gathering.

Washington and three other defendants exited a blue Buick, some wearing ski masks, and proceeded to indiscriminately open fire with an AK-47, a Tec-9 handgun and a .380 handgun.

One 14-year-old child was struck in the collarbone with an AK-47 bullet.

One adult was shot in the

Washington lower leg and a third bystander’s back was grazed by another round.

When the attackers fled, witnesses called the police.

Several people were rushed to the hospital and later released.

There was also substantial property damage to the home and a vehicle parked nearby.

Washington and Timothy Chatmon were soon arrested after the blue Buick was spotted a short distance from the scene.

At trial, Chatmon testified against Washington, implicating him as participating in the attack.

The State also presented evidence of gunshot residue found on the defendant’s hands and that the Buick used in the crime belonged to

Washington too.

Witnesses at the scene testified that they had no idea who Washington and Chatmon were and why they were being fired upon.

“I assure you that Fort Bend County is a safer place today having Washington off the streets and locked away,” Pfeiffer stated.

“Folks like Washington are the reasons why we have prisons, and that’s tax dollars well spent.”

The case was tried in the 268th District Court before Visiting Judge Reagan Clark.

Injury to a Child in this case is a first-degree felony punishable by 5-99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

Washington was not eligible to receive probation and had a prior felony conviction for Burglary of a Vehicle in Louisiana.

Washington must serve at least 15 years in prison before he can be considered for parole.

Assistant District Attorneys Thomas L. Pfeiffer and John M. Hawkins prosecuted the case. Attorney Harris Wood represented the defendant.

Home makeover by Sugar Land POA In honor of National Police Week (May 12 – May18), the Sugar Land Police Officers Association, Sugar Land Councilwoman Amy Mitchell, Joe Ochoa Roofing, Home Depot, Brookstreet BBQ, Cherry Companies Dumpsters and Final Touch Roofing are teaming up to provide a new roof, siding and landscaping to a Highlands Subdivision resident, Miss Levenia.

Miss Levenia is a long time resident of Sugar Land and

is supported by the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Program.

Amy Mitchell became aware of the much needed repairs to Miss Levenia’s home and contacted the SLPOA for their assistance. SLPOA Vice President Wayne Lain immediately began to champion the effort and contacted several companies in the area. Mr. Lain received an overwhelming response to generously donate time and materials. “This is a great opportunity

for Sugar Land Police Officers’ Association members to give back to our community and show our community that we care about our citizens”, Wayne Lain commented.

Work will begin on Miss Levenia’s house at 6:00 a.m. and all repairs will be completed by the end of the day on May 18, 2013.

Contact Charles Krachala, SPLPOA Secretary at 713-3052357, with questions or donation offers.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 5TH day of MARCH, 2013, by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause #10-DCV-179953 in favor of the Plaintiff - Dove Country Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,539.98 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on April 2, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant, Uduak A. Udoh and Ekaette Udoh of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 11, IN BLOCK 07, OF OAK HOLLOW, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER CLERKS SLIDE NO.1677/A, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF,COMMONLY KNOWN AS 12515 MESQUITE HOLLOW LANE, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 3RD day of APRIL, 2013, by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause #11-DCV-188219 in favor of the Plaintiff Barrington Place HOA., Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,267.57 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on April 16, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant (s) Gary N. Skinner and Kimberly D . Skinner had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9, IN BLOCK 04, OF BARRINGTON PLACE, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 20, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 12707 NEWBERRY STYREET, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478.

TERMS; CASH; TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 2nd day of April, 2013, by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause #08-DCV-164418 in favor of the Plaintiff - Dove Country Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,492.67 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on April 19, 2013 and will offer for sale on the 4th day of June, 2013 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant, Christelle M. Laraque and Ann Marie Deleon had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, IN BLOCK 3, OF REPLAT OF DOVE COUNTRY, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 49, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS THE COMMON ADDRESS OF WHICH IS 319 LIVE OAK DRIVE, STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

“driving around.”

The crash-data from the Jeep Wrangler and the lack of pre-impact skid marks indicate the defendant never braked before impact. At the time of the crash, both the defendant and his victims were driving approximately 60 miles per hour.

The defendant was taken to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital where his blood alcohol level was determined to be well over the legal limit.

Based upon the Stafford Police Department’s investigation, Armstrong was charged with two counts of Intoxication Manslaughter: one for the death of Sheila, and one

for Justin’s death.

“Justin Springer and Sheila Cronk were two wonderful young people just starting their adult lives. Justin had returned to college while Sheila had started her new career as a nurse at a rehabilitation hospital,” said Robinson. “We presented evidence that Roy Armstrong had a previous DWI conviction, and that he had admitted to several other alcohol-related problems beginning as early as his teenage years.”

Intoxication Manslaughter in this case is a second-degree felony punishable by 2-20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Because the court

ruled that Armstrong’s car was a deadly weapon, he must serve at least one-half of his sentences before he is eligible for parole.

“With this sentence, Judge Shoemake sent a strong message to those who choose to drink and drive: Your actions can have deadly consequences, and when they do, you will be held responsible,” continued Robinson. “Our office wholly endorses that message.”

Assistant District Attorneys Sherry Robinson and Elan Levy prosecuted the case. Attorney David Berg represented the defendant.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 29, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2013, the same being the 4th day of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, Level 1 of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway "B", in the City of Richmond, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

1

07-DCV159144 02/13/13

625001012040090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. RIDGEMONT SEC 1, BLK 12, LT 4, 7 STANDARD FEDERAL SAVINGS VOL 6, PG 14* BANK, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

2

10-DCV180876 03/08/13

338000014009090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. ALINE CITY OF FULSHEAR, BLK 9, LT 1 WOODS, AKA ALEAN M WOODS 14, VOL U, PGS 177-179* (ACCT NOS 3380000140090901 & APRIL 24, 2013 3380000140091901).

3

10-DCV182274 02/13/13

485000015280090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 7 STEVEN CHARLES BARNARD APRIL 24, 2013

4

10-DCV185715 03/08/13

5

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

$73,130.00

$32,000.00

$143,350.00

$15,700.00

MAYFAIR PARK, BLK 15, LT 28, 50.00% UDI, VOL 313, PG 529 *

$22,010.00

$22,010.00

970001005010090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. JERRY 7 LYNN ERWIN, JR. ET AL

WOODLAND WEST, SEC 1, BLK 5, LT 1, VOL 5, PG 37*

$114,970.00

$23,200.00

11-DCV187220 02/14/13

008900000346190 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PARKWAY PROPERTY, INC. 7 FKA THE PARKWAY COMPANY, APRIL 24, 2013 ET AL

ABST 89, WM STAFFORD LEAGUE, ACS 0.982, MORE OR LESS, VOL 715, PG 799, VOL. 835, PG. 286 & CLK'S FILE # 9718366*

$4,910.00

$4,910.00

6

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

001300000050390 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 1: ABST 13, D BRIGHT, TR 1, 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ACS 1.351, MORE OR LESS, VOL. MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED 66, PG. 207* APRIL 24, 2013 PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

$11,770.00

$2,000.00

7

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

001300000056190 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 2: ABST 13, D BRIGHT, ACS SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. 7 1.656, MORE OR LESS, DRILL MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED SITE PARCEL, CLK'S FILE NO. APRIL 24, 2013 PARTNERSHIP, ET AL 2003068602*

$8,280.00

$1,700.00

8

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

031300000010090 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 3: ABST 313, H SHROPSHIRE, 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ACS 3.0287, MORE OR LESS, MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED CLK'S FILE# 9774265* APRIL 24, 2013 PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

$3,030.00

$1,100.00

9

11-DCV188436 12/11/12

031300000014590 FORT BEND INDEPENDENT TR 5: ABST 313, H SHROPSHIRE, 7 SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ACS 2.6758, MORE OR LESS, MARHABA PARTNERS LIMITED CLK'S FILE NO. 9774265* APRIL 24, 2013 PARTNERSHIP, ET AL

$23,310.00

$1,900.00

10

11-DCV189318 02/19/13

851201001005091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. VICTORIA LAKES, SEC 1, BLK 1, WILSON BUILDING INTERESTS, LT 5, SLIDE NO. 1593/B* 4 INC DBA CITATION HOMES, ET APRIL 24, 2013 AL

$25,500.00

$21,000.00

11

11-DCV189338 03/08/13

015800000100090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. CAMERINO MORFIN, ET AL 7 APRIL 24, 2013

ABST 158, D A CONNER SRVY, ACS 8.548, CLK'S FILE # 2009117361*

$158,710.00

$20,900.00

12

11-DCV190830 03/08/13

542200000051291 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 4 OLEAN THOMPSON APRIL 24, 2013

KATY TOWNSITE U/R, ACS .0689, MORE OR LESS, TR 51 (PT), TR 16 (PT), ABST 393, VOL. 258, PG. 638*

$6,750.00

$4,200.00

13

11-DCV192471 02/19/13

620001006240090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. TR 1: RIDGEGATE S/D, SEC 1, 7 EMMANUEL O. OGAR, AKA BLK 6, LT 24, R/P, VOL 16, PG 4* EMMANUEL OKPAKU OGAR, ET APRIL 24, 2013 AL

$68,320.00

$12,900.00

14

11-DCV194599 02/14/13

225102005002091 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN 4 TRISTON SERPA, ET AL APRIL 24, 2013

$165,770.00

$23,200.00

CANYON GATE CINCO RANCH, SEC 2, BLK 5, LT 2, SLIDE NO. 1727/B*

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

Dated at Richmond, Texas, April 29, 2013 Constable Rob Cook Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

Page 8 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 15, 2013

News Free Burgers to “Burgers” on National Burger Day Smashburger, America’s fastest growing, fast casual “better burger” restaurant, today announced that in celebration of National Burger Day on May 28 it will give away a FREE Classic Smash™ nationwide to anyone with the last name “Burger,” or variations thereof.

According to WhitePages.com, there are approximately 21,687 people in the United States with the last name “Burger” and 1,530 named “Hamburger.” Either way, burger lovers with variations of “Burger” – or Berger, Weinberger, Rosenberger, etc. – in their names will receive one FREE Classic Smash™ in recognition of the holiday that celebrates America’s favorite food. This offer is valid for redemption at all Smashburger locations in Houston. Proof of last name is required (i.e. valid driver’s license, passport or picture ID). Limit one Classic Smash per ID. “Burgers are an iconic American food. We’ve been eating them for generations and burgers are America’s favorite food,” said Tom Ryan, Founder of Smashburger. “But just in the last five years or so, we have seen an explosion in people’s interest to eat higher quality burgers than the typical fast food fare.

“And with the average person eating 43 hamburgers per year, there is cause for celebration of a national holiday or “National Burger Day.” “We just opened our 200th restaurant last month and now we are in four international countries,” said David Prokupek, President and CEO of Smashburger. “We saw the consumer trend in demand for quality burgers in the fast casual segment a few years ago. Our timing to introduce Smashburger couldn’t have been better.” Opening its first restaurant in 2007, Smashburger came on the scene and now reports that growth and demand in this better burger segment has never been stronger.

“We see a lot of runway ahead for more growth as people catch on that there is a better way to eat burger,” added Prokupek.

At Smashburger, the secret is in the smash. It starts with 100-percent – fresh, never frozen, Certified Angus Beef that is smashed on a 400 degree flat grill to sear in its juicy flavor. To further the “better burger” experience, its delicious burgers are served on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of the freshest produce, cheeses and highest-quality condiments.

Smashburger’s juicy burgers are served alongside its handspun Häagen-Dazs® shakes, local craft beers, tempting sides and regional menu items created to please the palate.

City of Missouri City

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital opens new sports medicine fellowship program Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital are now offering an accredited primary care sports medicine fellowship program, designed to provide new physicians with the in-depth training needed to care for today’s athlete.

The program will begin this year with one fellow and is expected to grow in the future, said Dr. David Braunreiter, board certified primary care sports medicine specialist, who will manage the fellowship for MOST. Primary care sports medicine is a rapidly growing specialty, driven by the advance of highly competitive youth sports and an increase in the number of adults participating in physically demanding activities such as running, swimming, skiing and more.

“The need for sports medicine has grown beyond its roots in professional and college athletics,” said Dr. Braunreiter. “Primary care sports medicine physicians provide much more than orthopedic injury management, which is what most people think of when they hear ‘sports medicine.’ In addition to orthopedic injury management, primary care sports medicine physicians are also involved in the management of a wide range of medical conditions as they pertain to the athletic environment, including concussions,

City of Missouri City

Vicksburg Estates, Ltd. is now issuing an Invitation for Bids for the following: IFB #133-13 CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS, SANITARY SEWERS, AND WATER LINES TO SERVE LAKE SHORE HARBOUR SECTION FIVE. Scope: Vicksburg Estates, Ltd., in accordance with the requirements of City of Missouri City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, will contract to construct the following: 1. Approximately 2,800 LF of water lines (size varies).

2. Approximately 2,300 LF of 24-inch R.C.P storm sewer 3. Approximately 4,400 LF of gravity sanitary sewer.

The Project will be constructed per the design plans provided with the bid package at the pre-bid. The successful contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform under this contract per specifications.

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid conference at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday May 28, 2013 in the office of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. at 12121 Wickchester Lane, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77079.

ORDINANCE NO. O-13-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, CREATING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 12 ENCOMPASSING RESERVE 16 AND RESERVE 17 IN BLOCK 3 OF LAKEVIEW BUSINESS PARK LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BUFFALO RUN AND FONDREN ROAD IN THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; MAKING RELATED FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-13-14 approved on the second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on May 6, 2013, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

City of Missouri City

Bid responses will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. local time on Monday June 3, 2013 and then opened.

Bid packages are available at the pre-bid from the office of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc., at 12121 Wickchester Lane, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77079. Plans, specifications, and bid documents may be purchased for $50.00 non-refundable (cash or cashier’s check only). Make the checks payable to R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. 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.

City of Missouri City PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request to rezone an approximate 30.00 acre tract of land from LC-3, retail district to MF-2, multifamily residential district.

SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located south of Trammel Fresno Road, east of the Fort Bend Parkway and west of Fort Bend Independent School District’s Hightower High School.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a 30.00 acre tract of land, out of the residue of that certain tract of land called 44.8957 acres conveyed to Hannover Estates, Ltd. from Partridge Glen, Ltd. by deed filed for record under Fort Bend County Clerk’s File No. 2000-099935 and out of that certain tract of land called 21.0199 acres conveyed to Hannover Estates, Ltd. from Partridge Glen, Ltd. by deed filed for record under Fort Bend County Clerk’s File No. 2000-099932, being situated in the Moses Shipman Survey, Abstract No. 86, Fort Bend County, Texas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department – Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

David Braunreiter, M.D. asthma, blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, illness/infection and overall safety of participation. Our fellowship program will provide advanced training – beyond the regular medical training primary care physicians receive – to equip our trainees with knowledge needed to help active and athletic individuals recover from medical conditions and injuries and participate in good health.”

In addition to providing specialized training to participants, the fellowship program will enable MOST to extend its already extensive sports medicine services.

“The fellowship program will give us additional resources to see patients on a regular basis as well as improve our community outreach,” said Dr. Braunreiter. “For example,

ORDINANCE NO. O-13-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 78, SOLID WASTE, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE, AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-13-13 approved on the second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on May 6, 2013, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

City of Missouri City PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Monday June 3, 2013 at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against the proposed adoption of an amended Future Land Use and Character Map to change the character designation of a tract of land from Business Park to Suburban Character.

SITE LOCATION: The subject area is located southeast of the intersection of Trammel-Fresno Road and the Fort Bend Parkway.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department – Planning Division at planning@ missouricitytx.gov for further information.

our fellow could conduct educational seminars on relevant topics, provide medical coverage for tournaments, games and practices, handle pre-participation physicals and even conduct field research.”

Dr. Braunreiter has directed sports medicine fellowship programs twice before, and he is excited about the opportunity to do so again on behalf of MOST and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

“This is an invaluable program for new physicians who are interested in primary care sports medicine,” he says.

“But it’s also an important asset for MOST and for the patients we serve. MOST is well-known for its commitment to the community and to athletes of all levels, and having a full-time fellow will enable us to do even more.”

The program at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital joins a similar fellowship program started recently at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Participants in both programs

will work with physicians and orthopedic surgeons throughout Houston in treating all level of athletes, and will be involved in hands-on learning in training rooms and on the sidelines for a wide range of high school, college and professional sports teams.

“It’s important to remember that our fellows will already have completed fellowships in their primary specialty, so they are physicians who are undergoing additional training to improve their knowledge of the sports medicine specialty,” said Dr. Braunreiter. “MOST has highly experienced and skilled physicians with a wide range of sports medicine expertise, and working with them will be an extremely valuable experience for our fellows, which in turn will translate into even better care for patients.”

For an appointment with Dr. Braunreiter, or one of the MOST physicians, call 281494-MOST (6678).

Faith & Freedom Texas holds monthly meeting Judge Darrell White, (retired) heads a group called the American Judicial Alliance, a national organization based in Louisiana.

White is making an effort to restore the biblical foundations of our courts by giving each court in America a Harlan Bible.

In 1906, Justice John Marshall Harlan gave his own personal Bible to the Supreme Court of the United States. It has become known as the “Harlan Bible” and is maintained by the Court’s Curator.

Since its presentation, the Harlan Bible’s flyleaf pages have been signed by every justice in succession shortly after taking the oath of office.

Judge White has appeared on C-SPAN, The O’Reilly Factor, and CNN Talk Back Live and numerous other television and radio shows in support of returning a Bible based Curriculum to the Public Schools, for support of the Constitutional Restoration of America, and for other family-strengthening issues, legislation and policies.

The meeting will be held at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Chapel, 13333 SW Freeway Sugar Land on Thursday May 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting is free and no prior registration is required. A social time will be from 7 to 7:15, and the meeting will start at 7:15.

For more information on Faith and Freedom Texas, visit http://FaithAndFreedomTexas.com.

Ninth Annual Impact A Hero Weekend, May 18 - 20 Impact A Hero gives Houstonians an opportunity to join national celebrities at Impact A Hero Weekend, May 18 - 20.

Meet and thank our severely wounded post 9/11 servicemen and women for sacrificing their minds, bodies and sometimes their lives. In 2012, the Impact A Hero Weekend set a NEW record of over $910,000 in donations, sponsorships and participation.

Philanthropist, Founder and CEO of the NFL Houston Texans, Bob McNair, Texans Center Chris Myers and team continue their longstanding support for this exciting weekend. The McNair Foundation and the Houston Texans have been supporting this event since 2005.

Events include: Impact A Hero 5k Walk Run and Wheel on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. at Reliant Stadium. This year, Impact A Hero anticipates more than 3,000 runners, including 50 wounded heroes and their families. Honorary Chairman, Houston Texans Center Chris Myers along with several of his coaches and teammates will participate with our wounded heroes. The Texans also sponsor the kid’s area at the race. Afterwards, the crowd will be entertained by a live concert.

Houston Texans, Bob McNair and wife Janice are the Honorary Chairs of the Hall of Fame Gala Dinner, Diamonds & Denim on Sunday, May 19 at Reliant Stadium. Corporate leaders, philanthropists and sport celebrities will come together to raise funds in support of our wounded veterans and their families.

The Impact A Hero, Golf Challenge will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 20 at Champions Golf Club with Honorary Chairman, Jackie Burke.

Impact A Hero is a non-partisan 501(c) (3) organization that provides immediate and ongoing emotional & financial support for our severely wounded veterans injured in the post 9/11 combat and their families. Visit www.impactahero.org for more details.

Pink in the Park to honor breast cancer survivors Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and the Sugar Land Skeeters will team up to honor breast cancer survivors during Pink in the Park on Friday, May 17 at Constellation Field. The Skeeters take the field at 7:05 p.m. during the fourth game of a six-game home stand against the Bridgeport Bluefish. During Pink in the Park, all breast cancer survivors in attendance will receive a special gift and on-field recognition. There will be no doubt that this event focuses on breast cancer as attendees wear pink and the Skeeters’ players wear pink jerseys. Following the game, an auction of the Skeeters’ jerseys will take place with all proceeds benefiting the new comprehensive Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Breast Care Center scheduled to open in early 2014.

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Southland Conference Baseball teams up FILM REVIEW: The Great Gatsby with Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Drs. Kenneth Renney, Mark Maffet, Timothy Sitter and David Braunreiter Four Methodist Sugar Land Hospital physicians have been selected to serve as medical directors for the upcoming Southland Conference baseball tournament, scheduled for May 22-25 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land.

Drs. Mark Maffet, Timothy Sitter, Kenneth Renney and David Braunreiter of the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine Sugar Land and Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas will be on hand throughout the tournament, overseeing medical care to players from the eight Southland Conference schools that qualify for the four-day event.

Dr. Maffet and Dr. Sitter will also provide interviews during the tournament’s championship game, which will be broadcast on ESPN3.

“The Methodist Center for Sports Medicine Sugar Land provides care and treatment to a number of local high school,

college and professional sports teams, and we are looking forward to serving the Southland Conference and its member schools throughout the tournament,” said Dr. Maffet.

“It’s a great opportunity for all of us at Methodist to welcome the Southland Conference to our great community and Constellation Field.”

The four selected physicians are fellowship trained in the diagnosis and advanced treatment of sports medicine injuries.

Dr. Maffet and Dr. Sitter are orthopedic surgeons who subspecialize in knee and shoulder surgery and Dr. Braunreiter and Dr. Renney are primary care sports medicine physicians specializing in the medical and orthopedic management of athletes.

“Methodist Center for Sports Medicine has a long history of involvement in sports as the official health care provider for the Hous-

ton Texans, Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo, Rice University and Rodeo Houston,” said Dr. Sitter. “Our participation in the Southland Conference tournament is a natural fit and we are excited about being a part of the event.”

Tickets for the Southland Conference tournament are available for purchase in person at the Constellation Field box office, by phone at 281240-4487, ext. 300, or online at www.sugarlandskeeters. com.

The Southland Conference, founded in 1963, includes four Texas schools – Lamar University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi – as well as University of Central Arkansas, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Oral Roberts University and Southeastern Louisiana University.

I was a little disappointed that Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t wear a hat like Robert Redford did when he played Jay Gatsby in 1974. Just kidding; Leo doesn’t need to mimic Redford even though they played the same part. If I was director and co-writer Baz “Moulin Rouge!” Luhrmann, I would have also chosen Leo to be the new Jay Gatsby. Luhrmann got that one right and that’s half of the creative battle of this movie. The tremendous set design and spectacular cinematography only helped to make this an impressive movie. I wonder how simple the 1974 version would seem to us now if these two movies were watched back to back.

The story of the mysterious, millionaire Jay Gatsby throwing outrageous parties for his friends, many of whom did not know who he was, but wanted to be seen at one of his roaring ‘20’s extravagan-

SKEETERS’ CORNER Sugar Land Wins 10-4,for the 14th time in 15 Games May 11, 2013 On Saturday, the Skeeters won for the 14th time in 15 games, improving their overall record to 20-3, and added to the best winning percentage in all the minors, at .870.

Trailing 2-0 after one inning, Sugar Land scored in four straight innings to take a 9-3 lead and never looked back, on the way to a 10-4 victory.

The bullpen was once again dominant not yielding a run. Dustin Martin was only a homerun short of the cycle and Dominic Ramos continues to drive in runs at the bottom of the order.

The number nine hitter added three more RBIs and now moves into second in the league in that department.

three hits and a run in seven innings of work.

The bullpen was perfect, as Gary Majewski setup Jason Bergmann to close it out, as the two combined for six up and six down in the final two innings in the victory.

Game two of the doubleheader was all Sugar Land scoring 2 in the first, 3 in the second, 7 in the third and 3 more in the ninth.

The seventh inning was highlighted by a Koby Clemens grand slam and a three-run homerun by the newest member of the Skeeters, Kevin Rios. They received another homerun in the ninth, another three-run homerun this time from Dominic Ramos in the night cap.

May 10, 2013 On Friday, the Skeeters swept a double-header in the first meeting of the season against the Camden Riversharks, winning Game 1 by a final of 4-1 and Game 2 by a score of 15-1. The story again was pitching in the early morning contest, as starter Sean Gallagher allowed just

May 9, 2013 Scott Livingston pitched six innings of three-hit ball, sending the Skeeters to a 5-1 victory in an early morning game of breakfast and baseball on Thursday. Sugar Land took three of the four games against Southern Maryland and won for the eleventh time in the last twelve games. The

Skeeters win for the 11th time in 12 Games

Skeeters increased the best winning percentage in minor league baseball (.850) and have now won seventeen of their first 20 games, with a 17-3 overall record to begin the season.

Koby Clemens and Dustin Martin helped power the Skeeters, as they lead off the sixth and seventh innings with solo homeruns. Dominic Ramos, Josh Pressley and Koby Clemens also added RBI singles for their five runs of offense in the win. The bullpen was spectacular again with a combination of Jay Marshall, Roy Corcoran, Roberto Giron and Gary Majewski, who blanked the Bluecrabs the rest of the way in the victory.

May 8, 2013 In an early 10:35 a.m. start in Game 3 of the series, the Skeeters receive a second straight great start by former Astro Scott Elarton and backed him with a season high 18 hits in a 10-2 win.

Sugar Land scored in 7 of the 9 innings in the victory.

The Skeeters got power from Steve Moss, who became the first Skeeters player with two homeruns this season and both he and Anthony Granato,

became the first ever Sugar Land hitters to get five hits in a game.

The story though was Scott Elarton who went seven innings, allowing just two hits to pick up his second win of the season. The Skeeters have now won 10 of the last 11 games and they are now 16-3 overall.

May 7, 2013 On Tuesday night the Skeeters franchise record nine game winning streak came to an end in a 7-6 eleventh inning loss. The Skeeters scored three times in the second inning, highlighted by a Koby Clemens two-run homer and a Fernando Perez RBI triple, to put Sugar Land in front early 3-0.

The Bluecrabs added a run in the sixth to make it 3-1 and it looked liked Sugar Land was headed for their tenth straight win, but a five run eighth gave Southern Maryland a 6-3 lead and then the game was delayed for over an hour and half.

The Skeeters made it count as they rallied for three in the ninth, only to lose in the bottom of the eleven by a final score of 7-6.

Skeeters hold highest winning percentage in professional baseball As of Wednesday morning, the Sugar Land Skeeters hold the highest winning percentage in all of professional baseball.

The Skeeters are currently 15-3 following last night’s loss in Southern Maryland, which snapped a franchise record ninegame winning streak. The club remains undefeated at Constellation Field in 2013 (9-0).

The Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball lead the Boston Red Sox (.636) and the St. Louis Cardinals (.621) of the Major Leagues. Among approximately 200 minor league teams (affiliated and independent), the top five teams with the highest winning percentage include: Sugar Land Skeeters (Atlantic League): .833 Ft. Myers Miracle (Florida State League): .806 Cedar Rapids Kernels (Midwest League): .724 Somerset Patriots (Atlantic League): .722 South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League): .679 Sugar Land returns home to Constellation Field on Tuesday, May 14 as the club takes on the Bridgeport Bluefish for a six game series.

The weekend will bring several interactive promotional nights with great causes beginning with Pink in the Park on Friday, May 17, sponsored by Memorial Hermann. Saturday, May

18 is Emergency Responders Night, presented by Behind the Badge, honoring Houston-area men and women who serve as emergency responders.

Finally, on Sunday, May 19, it’s Ladies Day Out at the ballpark, sponsored by Elegant Jewelers, with a fan-favorite postgame diamond dig for all ladies willing to participate.

zas has not changed. Nor has his conflicted and complicated love for the married Daisy Buchanan played by Carey Mulligan (formerly played by Mia Farrow). I’m a huge fan of Mulligan who starred in three outstanding movies in about a year and half: Shame, Drive, and Never Let Me Go. She is in the conversation for Best Actress of her generation.

This movie also follows the basic plot of the renowned 1925 F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Long-Island set novel where Midwestern Nick Carraway (Tobey “Spiderman” McGuire) “is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor,” the nouveau rich Gatsby who has the same cracks in his persona as the rest of us. Imagine that!

McGuire reminded me of a little lost child in this grown-up role. This film did not do him any favors.

DiCaprio, on the other hand, dominated the screen

every time he appeared. He’s another one of those “pretty boys” that can act and causes many to criticize him because he’s cute. He, too, is in the conversation of Best Actor of his generation; just not necessarily because of this movie.

Side note: I went on a tour for the press of the Santikos Palladium which is a gorgeous new 22-theatre venue on Highway 99 near Harlem (in Fort Bend County) that includes a bowling alley, restaurants, a stair case that is as grand as “Gone With the Wind” and seats that vibrate and rock forward and backward in sequence with the action on the screen; I loved it. They claim it will open on May 16th, but there sure were a lot of workers doing a lot of last minute stuff. We’ll see.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 89. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

Sugar Land’s 5th annual Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Sugar Land’s 5th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd, will pay tribute to those who have shown bravery and honor while serving their country.

Exhibits, activities and patriotic music begin at 10 a.m. An official ceremony at 11 a.m. will include a presentation of colors, special tributes from members of the community and patriotic performances. The ceremony will end at noon with a traditional flag observance led by a local Boy Scout Troop.

Educational and commemorative activities will include a military vehicle exhibition provided

by the Texas Army National Guard, the group’s first time as an event participant. There will also be a military flyover, a 21gun salute, donation booths and more.

Parking will be available at the University of Houston Sugar Land, 14000 University Blvd.

Free shuttle service from the campus will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Limited handicap parking will be available at the park. For more information, contact the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885 or visit www.sugarlandtx.gov.

Above, file picture from 2012 Memorial Day ceremony.

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