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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011

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Sugar Land pays tribute to war heroes The city of Sugar Land hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at the Memorial Park on Monday. Hightower High School JORTC presented colors, a First Colony Middle School student led the audience in Pledge of Allegiance, and Jake Messinger sang the National Anthem.

Dr. Phil Lineberger, pastor at the Sugar Land Baptist Church, gave the invocation.

Austin Parkway Elementary student Kyuri Baag and First Colony Middle School student Katie Vaughn read patriotic essays.

Sugar Land Mayor Jimmy

Thompson gave the welcome remarks and read a proclamation issued by Gov. Rick Perry.

He also acknowledged that State Rep. Ron Reynolds has sent a state flag flown on the Texas Capitol.

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson (R) was the guest speaker.

It is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our men and women for our country’s wars, Olson said.

“Freedom is not free. It is worth dying for. Our freedoms come at a high price— blood, sweat, tears and lives of thousands of brave Americans,” he

Volunteers set the doves free from cages marking love, peace and celebration of life during the ceremony.

said.

After Boy Scout Troop 731 placed the wreaths, with a 21gun salute by the Sugar Land Police Honor Guard and Bag Pipes by Lt. Robert Rogers of Sugar Land Fire Department, Rev. Bob Dunham of St. Laurence Catholic Church gave the benediction.

Houston Concert Band, led

by Rice University Director of Bands Chuck Throckmorton rendered patriotic songs throughout the program.

David Born, host of the TV show Friday Night Live, was Councilmembers Don Smither, left, Michael Schiff, Jacquie Chaumette, emcee David Born, rear, Mayor Jimmy Thompson, U. S. Rep. Pete Olson , Councilwoman Bridget Yeung and the master of ceremonies.

Councilman Russell Jones stand as Rev. Bob Dunn delivers the benediction.

Col. Dave Kiger, U.S. Army retired, salutes as vintage airplanes fly over during the Sugar Land Memorial Day ceremony. —Photo by Larry Pullen.

William Bradford, second from left, and Jack Thomas Bradford, accompanied by grandmother, Betty Clark, left and father, Reed Bradford, were among the audience at the Memorial Day ceremony.

Wallace, Bajjali pay $120,000 in fines to SEC

By SESHADRI KUMAR Former Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace and his business associate Costa Bajjali have been ordered to pay a civil penalty of $60,000 each by a Federal Court in a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

On May 20, the SEC filed a suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston division, against real estate developers Wallace and Bajjali in connection with two fund offerings.

On May 24, District Judge Ewing Werlein, Jr. signed the

agreed final judgement.

The SEC complaint said, “Defendants... have negligently obtained money or property by means of untrue statements of material fact or omissions to state material facts necessary in order to make the statement made ... and negligently engaged in transactions, practices, or courses of business which operate or would operate as a fraud or deceit.”

The Commission’s complaint alleged that from November 2006 through December 2008, Wallace and Bajjali offered and sold interests in

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the Wallace Bajjali Investment Fund II, L.P. (WB Fund) and the Laffer Frishberg Wallace Economic Opportunity Fund, L.P. (LFW Fund).

The complaint further alleged that the private placement memoranda (“PPMs”) for these funds stated that an investment in any one business would be limited — to 33 percent in WB Fund and 20 percent in the LFW Fund.

However, both funds failed to invest according to the promised guidelines and exceeded the PPMs’ stated limitations by investing heavily in Business Radio Networks, L.P.

Kids of every age enjoyed the pre-parade demonstration

by Missouri City Fire & Rescue, who also led the parade down LaQuinta and through the Cottage Section, whose residents hosted refreshments for participants of every age.

Pictured center, amongst parade goers, is Missouri City’s own Luke “Firewalker” Satterwhite who donned full firefighting gear to demonstrate to these young residents the safety paraphernalia required to fight fires.

d/b/a BizRadio, a struggling media company.

Contrary to the written representations to their investors, Wallace and Bajjali far exceeded these limits by heavily investing the Funds’ money in BizRadio. As a result, they subjected the Funds’ investors to substantially greater risks than the Fund’s written materials disclosed.

By May 2007, the WallaceBajjali Fund had received

offering proceeds of approximately $16 million and had invested more than $6.5 million of those proceeds in BizRadio.

At the end of 2007, Wallace, Bajjali, and others created the Opportunity Fund, primarily to invest in real estate projects. The PPM for that fund indicated that the 20 percent ratio had to be in place when the fund closed to new investment.

By the time the Opportunity Fund closed in December 2008, it had raised approximately $7 million. Of that amount, it had invested approximately $4 million in BizRadio—approximately 57 percent of the offering proceeds—far exceeding the 20 percent investment limit.

The suit against Wallace See WALLACE, Page 3

Mailer war mars campaign

By SESHADRI KUMAR The Sugar Land City Council District 4 runoff race between Harish Jajoo and Farha Ahmed has become embroiled in an unseemly controversy.

An anonymous mailer that raises the question whether Ahmed is linked to a Pakistani woman, Dr. Afia Siddiqui, was mailed to voters in District 4 last week.

(Dr Siddiqui was sentenced last year in a New York court to 86 years for attempted murder of US soldiers in Afghanistan and has a nickname of Lady Al Qaeda. Her family, and many people in Pakistan believe she was seized by Pakistani agents for unknown reasons and the charges against were fabricated.)

The controversy is further complicated because the source of the mailer is not identified.

Material contained in the mailer was first posted on the Act! for America blog and its Facebook page in early May. Subsequently, the material was circulated via email. However, the issue did not surface publicly before the May 14 election, but has in the runoff.

On May 27, Ahmed’s mother sent a mailer denouncing the accusations as lies and defended her daughter. While Ahmed has not commented on the issue, there is no hard evidence that suggests she is representing Siddiqui in her appeal.

The only statement in the

April 14 report in The Express Tribune in Pakistan (affiliated to The international Herald Tribune) is that Siddiqui had fired her lawyers and that she would be represented by a Texas-based attorney, Farah Ahmed. The report also said that Ahmed declined to speak to The Express Tribune about Siddiqui.

This information is the basis of the impugned mailer.

Jajoo, distanced himself from the anonymous mailer, and sent an email blast to voters saying : “Recently, there was an anonymous mailer about my opponent. I have no knowledge as to who is behind this mailer, and I do not condone it. Rest assured that my campaign had nothing to do with it directly or indirectly.”

It is not clear why Ahmed has refused to speak to this newspaper and has not responded to emails concerning the matter either. In fact, she walked away from this reporter at the Sugar Land Memorial Day ceremony on Monday in an apparent effort to avoid questions.

In a previous incident at a candidates forum hosted by the Sugar Land Tea Party before the May 14 election, Ahmed expressed displeasure about a report in this paper, titled “Is Sharia law relevant in local elections?”

The report was based on questions asked at a previous candidates forum hosted by the Spirit of Freedom Republican Women

PAC where questions pertaining to Sharia law were raised.

Ahmed said the report was erroneous and contained many mistakes.

The Independent made repeated offers to publish Ahmed’s clarifications, but she did not respond.

One of the errors alleged by Ahmed was related to a reference about the opening of an “Islamic bank” in Sugar Land.

Ahmed said it is not a bank, but, a credit union and the institution is not following Sharia laws.

(The institution lists itself as a Muslim Credit Union.)

Ahmed was also asked to clarify the rumors about Siddiqui.

Ahmed may be able to gain sympathy as a victim of a smear campaign by remaining silent and refusing to squelch the rumor.

Ahmed is not the first Muslim to run for an a elected office in Sugar Land. Dr. K. Azeemuddin ran against David Wallace for city council several years ago.

Three years ago, Saeed Gaddi ran against Jacquie Chaumette for city council.

Religion was never raised as a campaign issue in those races.

It is for a reason that Sugar Land earned the title “Community of Respect” in 2007.

The city continues to enjoy its reputation through its thriving diversity.

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Art car: Carp The Art Car Weekend is the Orange Show’s biggest outreach program, a vehicle for the message that art is an integral part of everyone’s everyday life. This is the largest free public event in the city, drawing an estimated crowd of over 300,000.

After months of working and designing, Sartartia Middle School (Fort Bend ISD) art students put the final details on their entry in the 24rd annual Orange Show Art Car Parade. This is the fourth year SMS have participated in this event and they are the only school in FBISD that does participate. The event featured over 250 Art Cars, plus spectators and media from all over the world, making Houston ground zero of an international phenomenon.

“With this project, we have created some memories and opened up a new world of expression for our students,” said Mrs. Brenda Tomasello, art teacher at SMS. The students have worked as a team, used design skills and have been problem solving throughout the entire project.

The car was entitled “Carp” and was based on the children’s book - The Rainbow Fish. The book is best known for its morals about the value of being an individual and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the Rainbow Fish- as can be seen by the shiny scales on “Carp.” Above, Ms. Brenda Tomasello and Ms. Erica Hischke with Carp, SMS Art Teachers.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 for replat of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 25, Lift Station No. 9, being a partial replat of Grand Parkway Baptist Church, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Matt Tucker with West Belt Surveying Inc. at 281-599-8288 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

RFP 11-071 – CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE A pre-RFP conference with site visits will be conducted on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM (CST). The conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Facility located at 9110 Long Street in Needville, Texas. All contractors are encouraged to attend; no additional site visits will be conducted.

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are not required.

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

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public.

Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

RFP 11-072 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL VINYL BUS WRAPS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTAION BUSES Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are not required.

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

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JUNE 1, 2011 • INDEPENDENT • Page 3

News Missouri City can outpace Sugar Land, The Woodlands, says outgoing councilman

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Veteran Missouri City Councilman Brett Kolaja will say his fond farewells on June 6 after having spent 12 years as part of the team that guides the city.

Kolaja ran for city council in 1999 b city’s plan to bring all citizens under the same umbrella that would provide water.

“It had to do with the utility districts and the disparity between the tax rates and the inclination that the city’s plan would be to everyone’s benefit,” Kolaja said. “Now when that occurs sometime in the future subsidizing won’t be a part of it.”

The councilman said he stayed on council for 12 years because he felt he was doing a good job for Missouri City residents.

“People would stop me in the grocery store and thank me for serving and tell me they think I’m doing a good job. It’s rewarding,” he said.

Why he decided to leave is his “mother’s health isn’t great and I just needed some additional flexibility.”

And Kolaja’s business, Advanced Process, which repre-

Wallace From Page 1 and Bakjjali is related to other SEC cases, SEC v. Albert Fase Kaleta and Kaleta Capital Management, filed on November 13, 2009 and SEC v. Daniel Sholom Frishberg, filed on March 23, 2011.

Without admitting or denying the Commission’s allegations, Wallace and Bajjali each consented to the entry of a permanent injunction and to pay a $60,000 civil penalty.

The commission ruled that “To preserve the deterrent effect of the civil penalty, Wallace (Defendant) shall not in any Related Investor Action argue that he is entitled to, nor shall he benefit by, offset or reduction of any compensatory damages award by the amount of any part of Defendant’s payment of a civil penalty in this action.”

Besides the $120,000 fine, last November, following negotiations with Thomas Taylor III, a Houston attorney who is overseeing the SEC-ordered receivership of KCM, Wallace also paid back $92,348 and Bajjali paid back $45,550 for loans they had personally received that were related to the action against KCM. Currently, Wallace Bajjali Development Partners has been selected as the master developer working with the City of Amarillo and Downtown Amarillo Inc. (DAI)

Brett Kolaja sents manufacturers’ products for water and wastewater equipment and instrumentation, is thriving and taking more of his time and so was city council business. He said the job now requires 15 to 20 percent more time than it did when he first joined council 12 years ago.

While on council Kolaja said the two most important items they dealt with regarding the future of Missouri City was the city’s $1 million commitment to guarantee fares for the toll road if they didn’t materialize. Drivers came and the fares materialized, and “it has provided a tremendous north and south egress for the city. The second phase, which is coming up, will add more on redevelopment projects for downtown Amarillo.

Statements by the SEC attorney handling the case, Timothy S. McCole, in the Amarillio Globe said, “We considered the misconduct by Mr. Bajjali and Mr. Wallace to be very serious misconduct,” and “We alleged that they violated antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws. This isn’t something akin to a traffic ticket. These are very serious civil sanctions.”

Following controversy about the SEC action, Wallace issued a press release to Amarillo media, through a Houston-based public relations firm.

The PR statement said, “Wallace/Bajjali were cited for a technical error, fined a small penalty and enjoined to avoid this mistake in future fund operations.”

“We have been impressed with the level of transparency in this issue, as David Wallace has kept us informed throughout the SEC process,” said incoming Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole.

“We are pleased with this positive resolution and appreciate Wallace Bajjali’s forthright, thorough and ongoing communication about the issue.”

Downtown Amarillo Inc. executive director, Melissa Dailey, “commended” Wallace on issuing a statement, Amarillo Independent News reported.

“DAI congratulates Wallace Bajjali on this long-expected favorable outcome,” said Amarillo Globe-News Publisher

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Kolaja believes the second most important item council dealt with was acquiring the Quail Valley golf course property “that has really turned around.

Council just got a report that says it looks like the golf course will actually break even for the month and that is unheard of for a golf course in this day and time.

“Our golf course has seen more rounds of golf than it had in the history of the course.

Also, a lot of the (Quail Valley and nearby) property values have increased this year whereas in previous years they were holding steady or declining.”

Other key projects he’s worked on as a councilman and is particularly proud of are the new civic/recreation center and the tennis court revitalization projects. Council will take bids on those in June.

“I plan to be at the groundbreakings of both those because they will be monumental for Missouri City,” Kolaja said.

He would also add imple-

menting the ground water reduction plan with the help of all the utility districts participating and being on board and the same holds true for the city’s storm water pollution prevention plan.

“Because of the numerous entities it was difficult to find a consensus on what could be done. The city took the lead and the utility districts participated and as a result we have a plan the districts and city can be proud of.”

As for the future of Missouri City, Kolaja said, “I think the management district the Sienna folks have created could really catapult Missouri City head and shoulders above Sugar Land. The development will rival the Woodlands Marriott complex and that’s exciting.”

He noted that before that can become a reality home building and the resale of houses has to turn around.

When Kolaja’s last council meeting arrives on June 6 he admitted “It will be tough.

This was a hard decision to make. I had to do some soul searching but when it’s time, you kinda have a feeling to pass the baton.”

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The City Attorney of Amarillo also conducted an independent background check of Wallace before awarding the downtown development contract.

The report concluded that “after considering the available credible information and the foregoing statements, City staff can find no imperative to

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Opinion The View from Sugar Land Say it isn’t so, Mitt

By RUSSELL JONES “I support the subsidy of ethanol. I believe ethanol is an important part of our energy solution for this country.”

Who said that? Obama? Gore?

Clinton? No, no and no.

Mitt Romney, that’s who.

The leader of the pack in the Republican presidential sweepstakes last week was hoist with his own petard when he responded to a Des Moines voter’s question, kowtowing to the orthodox position of politicians vying for Iowa votes.

What is going on here?

Even Al Gore agrees that ethanol subsidies are nothing but political subsidies for voters in the early primary states. Last November Gore admitted that “it is not a good policy to have these massive subsidies for . . . ethanol. I made that mistake [because] I had a certain fondness for the farmers in the state of Iowa because I was about to run for president.”

Now here comes Romney, at a time when Republicans are supposed to be the budget cutters, and he announces that he likes ethanol subsidies. Everyone who has reviewed the subsidy’s effect knows that it has contributed to higher food prices worldwide, from the price of beef in Texas to the cost of tortillas in Mexico.

It is also well known that the amount of energy used to produce ethanol is greater than the amount of energy it saves from imported oil.

Republican Sen. Coburn of Oklahoma and even Democrat Sen. Feinstein of California have joined forces to introduce a bill that would repeal the tax credit and the import tariff that have helped nurture the ethanol industry. Industry officials have conceded that the tax break should be restructured.

Tim Pawlenty, announcing

Jones his run for the presidency last week, had the gumption to oppose the subsidy as he heads for the Iowa primary. He may not win in Iowa, but at least the rest of the country knows that he stood tall where Romney feared to tread.

Local candidate loses touch Imagine my surprise last Saturday morning when I opened my e-mail to discover that a candidate to replace me on the Sugar Land City Council thought he was running against me. That could be the only explanation for what I was reading in his new campaign flyer.

I feel like I need to wake him up. I am not running for reelection. He has another candidate running against him.

Instead of attacking me in his campaign material, I suggest that he explain to the voters why he is the right candidate to replace me. Attacking me does nothing to improve his stature.

According to that candidate’s campaign brochure, I treated homeowners in Edgewater with “aggressive contempt” last year when they objected to installing a children’s splash park in that neighborhood. Sorry, that is simply

false.

In fact, I met with residents of Edgewater and offered all possible city assistance to help them make a fact-based, nonemotional case.

Specifically, I obtained information regarding traffic counts, utility issues and safety concerns and answered a half dozen other questions from the city’s perspective, all of which were intended to address the complaints of the opponents of the splash park.

Let’s compare what I did to that candidate’s role in the splash park affair.

He stood up in front of the board of the FCCA in opposition and stated that a toddler’s relieving himself in the park is as bad as the pollution of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Truly that was the nuttiest comment anyone made during the entire episode If that is the type of analysis which he will bring to the City Council, then I am more than justified in not supporting his candidacy.

The campaign brochure described me as having a “lack of values.” I will let others speak to that, but I suggest that 32 years of public service to Fort Bend County establishes a far better record of my “values” than his silly little rant.

I called and left a message for the candidate on Saturday morning.

As of Monday morning, he had been afraid to call me back. Fine. No need!. We’ll let the voters decide whether they want that guy to make critical decisions for the city.

Jones is a member of the Sugar Land City Council, having been first elected in 2003. He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

Musings: Rattlesnakes

By JANICE SCANLAN I’ve been thinking a lot about Rattlesnakes lately. Part of it is the drought, and I’ve been especially careful working in my garden. But the other part was working on a project with a young man who spent some of his growing up years this side of the Red River in Henrietta, Texas, in the same part of the world where I grew up—near the Red River around Wichita Falls.

We got to talking about Waurika, Oklahoma. Its claim to fame is an annual Rattlesnake Roundup. And bring’um in alive is the goal . .. So you have all these people with metal snake hooks out hunting Rattlesnakes. And like any true roundup, they bring them into town for all kinds of prizes for longest, most rattles to I’m sure other trivia I’ve long forgotten. They have a snake ring you can Google for a YouTube video where they demonstrate Rattlesnake behavior, and how crazy some humans are to show off with them.

The live snakes are all put in a big pit, which is actually a holding area in downtown Waurika where a festival is going on. When I saw Raiders of the Lost Ark, I wondered if Steven Spielberg got his inspiration in the cave scene from Waurika.

Now, people buy the live snakes by the pound. They are

Scanlan put in tow sacks—which you may call burlap bags. Supposedly the snakes can’t strike when they are in the bags, but I never wanted to test that out.

In fact, I’ve never jumped out of a car faster than when some of my idiot friends had a bag of rattlers in the back seat. I had skipped Waurika that year having become more interested in going to college and exploring new worlds with my summer reading list.

But if you want some recipes, Google is there to help, along with information about other Rattlesnake roundups. It looks like “teams” go to them now, so you could even form your own team of rustlers, Rattlesnake cookers, or you could enter to be Queen of the Rattlesnake Roundup.

I often wondered if being Queen of the Rattlesnakes meant you had to strike fear into the hearts of people just

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thinking about you, but I suspect the qualifications are not too different from that of the other Queens and Misses. And that kind of awe might be part of all of them.

If you weren’t into eating Rattlesnake, or you enjoy gross out meals or bragging out exotic meals, you always had your choice of frog legs and mountain oysters as well. Some of you may call mountain oysters calf fries or to the more scientifically-oriented, bovine testicles. None of this cuisine is particularly down my alley, but hey, the State of Louisiana has a recipe book for Nutria, which are giant rodents you can find in Fort Bend along waterways.

Louisiana has a Nutria festival as well—in Lafayette, I think.

Hey, Sugar Land may have to have a Skeeter festival now.

Maybe the person with the most whelps wins?

But like so many festivals, it’s the crowd and likely harmless fun unless you’re the Rattlesnake or creature du jour.

But I suppose rattlesnakes can hold their own—particularly in the fear and myth inspiration departments.

The Waurika Roundup is the end of March so you have plenty of time to prepare for next year.

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Warning signs of golf injury

By THOMAS J. PARR, M.D. Golf is a marvelous sport, praised and cursed in the same breath by just about all of its most ardent followers.

Because it is a repetitive motion sport, ignoring early warning signs of discomfort or pain is not a good idea.

Pain is an indicator that something is wrong.

If not diagnosed and treated early, a more serious problem is likely to develop which might take you away from the sport for a prolonged period of time.

Most golf injuries are due

to poor swing technique, overuse, or poor general physical conditioning, and--more commonly--to a combination of these conditions.

To help prevent injury, it is wise to start the golfing season with some work with your Pro. Your Pro should be looking at your posture, your grip, your overall technique, and your follow-through, as well as confirming you are using clubs which are appropriate for your height and skill.

Golf requires you to start your game by making your hardest, most forceful swing

at the beginning of each hole.

Without good general conditioning and adequate muscle warmup before starting that first drive at the first tee, golfers can easily develop problems with their shoulders and elbows.

A traumatic injury to your leading shoulder, trailing elbow, or either wrist can happen from a forceful swing which takes a deep divot or hits a root or rock. If pain develops following such an accident, it is best to have it See INJURY, Page 5

NOTICE OF RUNOFF ELECTION (Orden de elección general) To the Registered Voters of Sugar Land, Texas: (A los votantes registrados de Sugar Land, Texas:) Mayor James A. Thompson, of the City of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas has certified, pursuant to Section 2.027 of the Election Code that the following candidates for Single Member District Three and Single Member District Four are to be placed on the ballot for a runoff election to be held on Saturday June 11, 2011: Howard Paul, District Three Amy Mitchell, District Three Harish Jajoo, District Four Farha Ahmed, District Four El alcalde James A. Thompson, de la Ciudad de Tierra de Azúcar, Condado de Curva de Fuerte, Tejas ha certificado, con arreglo a la Sección 2.027 del Código de Elección, que los candidatos siguientes para el Miembro Distrito Unico Tres y Miembro Distrito Unico Cuatro son colocados en la votación para una elección de Pérdidas para ser tenido el sábado el 11 de junio de 2011 The Early Voting Clerk shall receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail until the close of business on June 03, 2011.

(El Funcionario Electoral de votación adelantada recibirá solicitudes para una boleta para votar por correo hasta el cerrar de las puertas de negocio el 03 de junio, 2011.)

Applications to vote by mail should be mailed to: (Las solicitudes para votar por correo se deberán enviar a:) Early Voting Clerk Office of Elections Administration 4520 Reading Road Rosenberg, Texas 77471-2133 The city voting precincts and polling places in the City of Sugar Land for the runoff election are as follows: (Los precintos y sitios de votación para la elección de segunda votación para la Ciudad de Sugar Land son los siguientes:)

Precinct

Polling Place & Address

4011

Colony Bend Elementary 2720 Planters Street Sugar Land, TX 77479

4046, 4109

Highlands Elementary 2022 Colonist Park Sugar Land, TX 77478

4047, 4084

Colony Meadows Elementary 4510 Sweetwater Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479

4064

Settlers Way Elementary 3015 Settlers Way Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479

4102

Fort Settlement Middle School 5440 Elkins Road Sugar Land, TX 44749

4110

Sugar Land City Hall 2700 Town Center Blvd North Sugar Land, TX 77478

4111

Settlers Park HOA 3010 Settlers Way Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479

4119

Clements High School 4200 Elkins Dr Sugar Land, TX 77479

4129

Commonwealth HOA 4330 Knightsbridge Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479

4131

First Colony Conference Center 3232 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479

Early Voting by Personal Appearance will be conducted as follows at the following locations: (Votación adelantada en persona será conducida de la siguiente manera en los siguientes lugares:)

Schedule for: First Colony Conference Center – 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX Day

Date

Hours

Tuesday Wednesday – Friday Saturday Sunday Monday - Tuesday

May 31, 2011 June 1 – 3, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 5, 2011 June 6 - 7, 2011

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

CLOSED 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Schedule for: Sugar Land City Hall – 2700 Town Center Blvd. North, Sugar Land, TX Day

Date

Hours

Tuesday Wednesday – Friday Saturday Sunday Monday - Tuesday

May 31, 2011 June 1 – 3, 2011 June 4, 2011 June 5, 2011 June 6 - 7, 2011

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

CLOSED CLOSED 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Notice of such runoff election is given by posting a substantial copy of this election notice, in English and Spanish, at the City Hall; and a substantial copy of this runoff election notice, in English and Spanish, published on the same day in each of two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city.

(Aviso de esta elección de segunda votación es dada al anunciar una copia substancial de este aviso de elección, en ingles y español, en el Ayuntamiento; y una copia substancial de este aviso de elección, en ingles y español, publicada el mismo día en cada una de semanas sucesivas en el periódico de circulación general publicado en la ciudad.)

JUNE 1, 2011 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5

Injury From Page 4 evaluated by your orthopedic surgeon within a few days.

An untreated fracture, even if not initially displaced, could cause you problems in the future.

In addition to a number of overuse injuries to the wrist, it is rather common to develop problems in the shoulder of the leading (non-dominant) arm because of impingement in the follow-through.

Early symptoms of pain in this shoulder means you should have a Pro look at your swing. If that does not resolve the problem, have your shoulder checked for a more advanced injury, such as a labrum tear.

Another common overuse problem for golfers is tendonitis of the elbow.

“Tennis elbow” (pain on the outside of the lower arm) is actually more common to golf than “golfer’s elbow” (pain on the inside of the lower arm). This is usually associated with an incorrect swing, and which is more likely to develop as you get older.

Parr Maintaining good thigh muscle tone is helpful in preventing injury to the knee.

Weak thigh muscles cannot absorb the forces placed upon the knee from twisting through a swing or squatting down to line up a putt.

Your golf shoe might be a problem. Long cleats will hold you feet to the ground throughout your swing, meaning more force must be applied directly to your knee and ankle. Consider wearing a shoe with a short cleat or no cleat at all.

If your knee is painful or is swelling, have your orthopedic surgeon evaluate it for an injury to the meniscus or tendon. If you are having discomfort in your ankle or foot,

PUBLIC NOTICE FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FY 2011 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN DRAFT To build and strengthen new partnerships with State and local governments and the private sector, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a single consolidated submission for the planning and application aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs.

The overall goals of the community development and planning programs covered by the Consolidated Plan are to strengthen partnerships with jurisdictions and to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector including for-profit and nonprofit organizations, to enable them: * to provide decent housing; * to establish and maintain a suitable living environment, and, * to expand economic opportunities for every American, particularly for very low-income and low-income persons.

The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to require the County to state in one document its plan to pursue these goals for all the community planning and development programs, as well as for housing programs. The FY 2011 Consolidated Action Plan will serve the following functions: 1.

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A planning document for the jurisdiction, which builds on a participatory process at the lowest levels; An application for federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs; A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs; and, An action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance.

The Consolidated Plan Final Rule requires that local government jurisdictions submit to HUD five-year Consolidated Plans containing a housing and homeless needs assessment, a housing market analysis, a strategic plan, an action plan, and the required HUD certifications. The five-year, 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan includes Fort Bend County’s revised housing and homeless needs assessment and housing market analysis. The 2010 Consolidated Plan includes 2000 Census and HUD data regarding low-income households, cost burden and housing conditions.

The County’s strategic plan reflects the changes in the population of the County as evidenced by the 2000 data and provides consistency between the FY 20052010 Consolidated Plan’s goals and objectives and the FY 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan’s goals and objectives. The strategic plan sets forth program goals and specific objectives that help local governments and citizens keep track of results.

The FY 2011 Consolidated Action Plan includes the proposed projects to be funded during FY 2011, September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. These projects are listed below by program funding source. The recommended amount of funding for each project also is listed.

Community Development Block Grant Program: Amount of Assistance Available for FY 2011: $1,817,597 Countywide CDBG Program Administration and Planning $363,000 Countywide CDBG/HOME Program Housing Rehabilitation Administration $95,000 Countywide CDBG Fort Bend CORPs Housing Minor Repair Program $228,750 Arcola Community Center $100,000 Kendleton Lift Station Repair $100,000 Needville Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Phase IV $176,790 Richmond North Richmond Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Phase III $222,000 Riverwood FBC MUD #19 Water Line Replacement $100,000 Rosenberg Northside Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Phase VI $221,430 Countywide ARC Social and Recreational Activities Programs $27,667 Countywide FBC Child Advocates, Inc. Forensic Interviewer/Children’s Services Coord. $28,408 Countywide FBC Women’s Center Shelter Services $29,556 Countywide FB Senior Meals on Wheels $38,034 Countywide Literacy Volunteers of FBC, Inc. Literacy Tutoring $35,000 Countywide Brazos Bend Guardianship Services $25,000 Countywide Unprogrammed Funds-CDBG Contingency $26,962 HOME Investment Partnership Program: Amount of Assistance Available for FY 2011: Countywide HOME Program Administration CHDO Set-Aside Countywide Habitat For Humanity Countywide FBC Housing Rehabilitation Program Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) Amount of Assistance Available for FY 2011: Countywide ESG Program Administration Countywide FB Women’s Center Operations Countywide FB Women’s Center Essential Services Countywide Parks Youth Ranch Operations Countywide Parks Youth Ranch Essential Services Countywide FBC Social Services Dept. Emergency Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance

$492,073 $49,207 $73,811 $72,198 $296,857

$86,509 $4,325 $22,444 $13,529 $28,590 $7,820

that too should be medically evaluated.

Maintaining good core body conditioning is very important in protecting your back, as well as the hip. Weak abdominal and back muscles cannot absorb the twisting and bending motions, forcing the spine and hip to absorb forces directly. Good spine flexibility is also important.

Poor mechanics can also make the impact put upon the spine worse. Have a Pro evaluate your technique and posture. Ask if a longer putter might be beneficial as well.

The need for adequate personal fitness is also true to protect the hip, especially the lead hip, which had greater rotational force than the trailing hip.

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at the Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, Texas, to receive comments from the public regarding the draft FY 2011 Consolidated Action Plan. The public is encouraged to attend and to submit comments to Marilynn Kindell, Community Development Director, at the Fort Bend County Community Development Department, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, Texas, 77471. Comments will be incorporated into the draft Consolidated Action Plan document, as appropriate. Persons with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and services may contact the department at (281) 341-4410 regarding reasonable accommodations for the meeting.

The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing a Request for Statements of Qualification for the following: Engineering Services – Materials Testing RSQ # 220-11 The City of Missouri City is requesting statements of qualifications from qualified firms to provide construction materials testing services for the various projects that will be constructed in Fiscal Year 2012.

Statements will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time June 20, 2011 and then opened. The statements will be evaluated with the intent of negotiating an agreement with one of the responding firms.

Interested parties must obtain an RSQ package and provide the required information to the City in order to be considered. The RSQ packages may be obtained beginning June 1st by requesting the document name and number listed above by: •contacting the City Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway (281) 403-8612 •email to charles@missouricitytx.gov Statements must be sealed, marked with the RSQ name and number as listed above and the date of opening. Statements must be delivered to the attention of the Missouri City Purchasing Manager, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Statements marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Statements are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

Fort Bend County proposes to amend its approved FYs 2007 and 2009 Consolidated Action Plans. The Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR 91.505 state that a jurisdiction shall amend its approved plan whenever it makes one of the following decisions: (1) To make a change in its allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution of funds; (2) To carry out an activity, using funds from any program covered by the consolidated plan (including program income), not previously described in the action plan; or (3) To change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity.

In addition, Fort Bend County has identified in its citizen participation plan the criteria it uses for determining what constitutes substantial amendments that are subject to a citizen participation process, in accordance with the County’s citizen participation plan. The definitions and/or criteria for what constitutes a substantial change for the purpose of amending the consolidated plan are as follows: (1) Purpose: The purpose is substantially changed if the overall purpose for which a project is funded changes. Changing a specific objective without changing the overall purpose of the project will not be considered a substantial change.

(2) Scope: The scope is substantially changed if the original estimated cost of the project is increased by twenty percent or more.

(3) Location: The location is substantially changed if the service area of a project changes from the original service area.

(4) Beneficiaries: The beneficiaries are substantially changed if there is a change in type or the number is increased by twenty percent or more.

The Fort Bend County FYs 2007 and 2009 Consolidated Action Plan Amendments are available for public review and comment. The public is encouraged to submit written comments by Tuesday, July 5, 2011 to Marilynn Kindell, Community Development Director, at 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

Comments will be incorporated into the Consolidated Action Plan Amendments, as appropriate.

Citizens as Partners in City Government 2011 Boards and Commissions Citizens volunteering time, energy and expertise to serve on City boards and commissions provide valuable insight and advice on various subjects and events.

As volunteers you become a member of a select group that is dedicated to making Sugar Land a livable, prosperous, and exceptional community.

The policy of the City Council is to annually appoint citizens to serve on various boards and commissions. Boards and commissions are created and enabled in different ways. The laws and statutes that govern create some, and others are created by City Council. Terms of office are for one or two years and begin October 1st and end September 30th or with the calendar year in January, depending on the type of board.

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission an application can be found on the City Home Page www.sugarlandtx.gov, or you may call the City Secretary Department, 281 275-2730, for an application. A brief description of the purpose, duties and responsibilities, establishment and membership of each committee is available on the City Web site under “City Government / Boards and Commissions.”

The completed application may be returned by fax 281-275-2316, by e-mail to ggundermann@sugarlandtx.gov, or you may deliver the application to City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122. The deadline for receipt of the application for appointment is August 01, 2011.

The City would not be what it is today if not for the role of citizen partnership and involvement in the processes of the city and in providing City Council with input and recommended direction on a variety of subjects vital to the City’s future. The Mayor and Members of City Council encourage you to be involved with your city.

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS FY 2007 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) Funds are available to be reprogrammed from: FY 2007 Kendleton Wastewater Treatment Plant Total Available To Be Reprogrammed

$42,000.00 $42,000.00

Projects to be funded are: FY 2007 Kendleton Mitchell Road Improvements Total Reprogrammed Amount

$42,000.00 $42,000.00

Funds are available to be reprogrammed from: FY 2009 Fort Bend County Social Service Department Emergency Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance Total Available To Be Reprogrammed

NOTICE OF SPEED LIMIT REGULATIONS U. S. HIGHWAY 90A The City of Sugar Land City Council on May 17, 2011 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 1817: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SERVICES) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE SPEED ZONE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90A.

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS FY 2009 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENT EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESGP)

Section 5-128(a) of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to the speed zone of U. S. Highway 90A, is amended to read as follows: $17,759.00 $17,759.00

Projects to be funded are: FY 2009 Fort Bend Women’s Center Operations $6,000.00 FY 2009 Parks Youth Ranch Operations $6,000.00 FY 2009 Fort Bend County Social Service Department Emergency Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance $5,759.00 Total Reprogrammed Amount $17,759.00

U.S. Highway 90A: From the west city limits to a point 1,000 feet west of State Highway 6, a distance of approximately 0.559 miles, 55 miles per hour.

From a point 1,000 feet west of State Highway 6 to the eastern city limits, a distance of approximately 3.91 miles, 50 miles per hour.

Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not more than $200.00 for each offense.

Said ordinance is available in the office of the City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday through Friday.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC City Secretary

SPECIAL EXCEPTION 4519 APRIL MEADOW WAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT, 4519 APRIL MEADOW WAY, LOT 18, BLOCK 1, CRESCENT LAKES SECTION TWO, IN THE STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PURPOSE: ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED SPECIAL EXCEPTION SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. WHERE:

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

WHEN:

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING 5:00 PM, JUNE 15, 2011

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

The Fort Bend County FY 2011 Consolidated Plan Draft will be available for public review and comment from Friday, June 3, 2011 to Monday, July 4, 2011. The public is encouraged to review this document and submit comments. The Consolidated Action Plan can be reviewed at the Fort Bend Community Development Department, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, Texas. In addition, copies are available from the Fort Bend Community Development Department. Please call the department at (281) 341-4410.

Dr. Thomas Parr, an orthopedic surgeon in Sugar Land, can be reached at 281-4917111.Visit www.tomparrmd. net for more information.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FYs 2007 and 2009 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN AMENDMENTS

$9,801

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Give some consideration to your golf bag. It can be heavy and shift its center of weight suddenly, causing an injury.

You should also make it a habit to use sunscreen and drink plenty of water any time you go to the driving range or before and during each round of golf.

A double benefit of ensuring you are using properly fitted equipment and practicing good mechanics is that your game should actually improve in the process!

NOTICE TO BIDDERS HWY 59 LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION PHASE III The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION OF WORK:

HWY 59 Landscape Beautification Phase III PK0902 City of Sugar Land, along US Highway 59 from State Highway 6 to just past University Boulevard.

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained at the following office location and digitally on a compact disc free of charge Clark Condon Associates 10401 Stella Link Road Houston, TX 77025 (713) 871-1414 Sealed bids shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land City Secretary Office, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Brazos Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.

The City Council will award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that complies with all requirements of the Request for Bids. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC, AAE City Secretary

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Legal Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR VARIANCE 60 AMBLESIDE CRESCENT DRIVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 60 AMBLESIDE CRESCENT DRIVE, IN THE ZERO LOT LINE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1Z) DISTRICT, BEING LOT 5, BLOCK 1, IN THE CRESCENTS ON THE GREEN SUBDIVISION PURPOSE: ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED VARIANCE SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. WHERE:

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

WHEN:

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING 5:00 PM, JUNE 15, 2011

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

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 21 st day of March, 2011 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 09DCV169822 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND COUNTY Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,692.27 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 30th day of March, 2011, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have ~~all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) -KUDIRAT DOCAPO ADELAKEN, ET AL had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 07th day of JUNE, 2011 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: TRACT 1: GEO: 3850040060110/ 3850040060110907 LOT 11 IN BLOCK 6 OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 26 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND, TEXAS. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $88,790.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on April 29th, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #09-DCV-173082 in favor of the plaintiff – Winfield Lakes Community Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 6,512.04++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on May 5th, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 7th day of June 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) –TASHA KELLEY AND MAURICE EILAND had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT THIRTYSEVEN (37), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED MAP AND OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2459/A, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS. 3211 TRAVIS CREEK WAY, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY SEGEANT J. M. HUTSON Deputy Constable #1310

Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two Dy: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 for Clayton Oaks Living being a partial replat of Restricted Reserve “J” of Los Puentes Office Park, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Yolanda Norman with R G Miller Engineers Inc at 713-461-9600 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk 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 March, 2011 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 09-DCV -172280 in favor of the Plaintiff Kingsbridge Community Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,210.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 4th day of April, 2011, 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) -ATIYA NAQVI had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 7th day of JUNE, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, BLOCK 3, KINGBRIDGE PLACE, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 2182/A AND 2182/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 14831 WAYSON DRIVE, SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TX, 77478.

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $159,830.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or Precinct Three about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

BY SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy Constable #1310

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on April 7th, 2011 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #10DCV-177783 in favor of the plaintiff – The Vicksburg Community Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $ 6,487.77++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on May 5th, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 7th day of June 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Vincent Yeldell and Mireida Yeldell had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 15, BLOCK 4, OF SEDONA CREEK, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 2360/A AND 2360/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 2711 COYOTE TRAIL DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two Dy: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for the following: RFCSP #217-11

Construction of Tennis and Recreation Center

The City of Missouri City is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for its Tennis and Recreation Center Project. This project consists of new construction and site renovation for an approximately 24,488 square foot facility. Work includes building demolition of an existing approx. 9460 square foot single story steel framed building, demolition of an approximately 52,500 square foot of pre-engineered open air pavilion, and miscellaneous site and utility demolition work. The new facility consists of concrete tilt wall construction over a structural slab. Exterior finishes include manufactured stone, elastomeric finish coating, modified bitumen built up roofing as well as standing seam metal roofing features. Site amenities include new and existing parking, renovation of existing tennis courts, new site lighting and various site utility improvements.

Construction must be performed to the standards set by the specifications or payment requests will be rejected. All costs anticipated by the contractor for which he shall seek reimbursement MUST be included in the proposal submitted.

This includes any fees, freight, fuel surcharge or other miscellaneous charges.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at 10 AM, June 3, 2011 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489.

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time June 27, 2011 and then opened.

Beginning May 25th, the RFCSP packages may be picked up from the City Purchasing Office at 1522 Texas Parkway. Telephone is (281) 403-8612. There is no charge for the package.

Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFCSP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals 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. Proposals marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Proposals are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on March 21ST, 2011 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #09-DCV-175330 in favor of the plaintiff – Quail Valley Fund, INC., plaintiff, for the sum of $ 3,031.00++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on May 5th, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 7th day of June 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) –Courtrai S. Smith had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 18, BLOCK 3, THUNDERBIRD WEST SECTION 2, QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3318 GOLDEN TREE CRT., MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459 TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two Dy: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on March 31ST, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #10-DCV-182955 in favor of the plaintiff – Dove Country Homeowners Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $3,192.90++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on May 5th, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 7th day of June 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) –Musa Garuba had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 13, IN BLOCK 6, 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; COMMON ADDRESS OF WHICH IS 607 OAK DALE DRIVE, STAFFORD TEXAS 77477.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two Dy: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: FRANCISCO OVIEDO, DEFENDANT, GREETING: You (and each of you) are hereby commanded to appear before the Honorable County Court-at-Law 2 of Fort Bend County, Texas, at the Courthouse being located at the William B. Travis Building, in the City of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, by fi ling a written answer at or before 10 o’clock A,M, of the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of the citation, same being the 6th day of June 2011 to Plaintiff ’s Petition field in said Court, on the 2nd day of March, 2010, in this cause numbered 10-CCV-041483 on the docket of said Court and styled: Austin Noreiga vs Francisco Oviedo allegations as shown in said petition now on fi le in the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office.

The officer executing this Writ shall promptly serve the same, according to requirements of law and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND SEAL of said Court at office, this the 21st day of April, 2011.

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the next Monday following the expiration of 20 days after you are served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The name and address of the Plaintiff ’s attorney is: Jackson R. Reed Reed & Terry LLP 56 D Sugar Creek Center Blvd.

Suite 300 Sugar land, TX 77479 281-491-5000 DIANNE WILSON, COUNTY CLERK FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 301 JACKSON STREET, SUITE 101 RICHMOND, TX 77469-3108

By Chelsea McDonald, Deputy

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on April 28th, 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #10-DCV179822 in favor of th e plaintiff- Winfield Lakes Community Association, plaintiff, for the swn of$ 6,350.04++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on May 5th, 2011 and will offer for sale on the ih day of June 2011 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., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)-DEON F ANTEL DAVIS AND CARELETTE WATSON DAVIS had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT FIFTY-EIGHT (58), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF WINFIELD LAKES, SECTION SEVEN (7), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 20050048, OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 2919 STRAIGHT ELM STREET, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two 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 March 22”d 2011 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #08-DCV-167741 in favor ofthe plaintiffQuail Bridge Community Improvement Association, plaintiff, for the sum of$ 2,643.36++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on May 5th 2011 and will offer for sale on the th day of June 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) -Juliana L. Jeremy had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: BEING THE SOUTHERNL Y PORTION OF LOT FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK THREE (3), OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 15 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING A REPLAT OF RIDGEMONT SECTION FIVE (5) LOCATED IN THE J POINTEVENT SURVEY ABSTRACT NO 305 AND THE J POINTEVENT SURVEY ABSTRACT NO 513 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 16412 MONTE CARLO LANE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77053.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two Dy: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on March 31ST, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #10-DCV-182955 in favor of the plaintiff – Dove Country Homeowners Association, plaintiff, for the sum of $3,192.90++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on May 5th, 2011 and will offer for sale on the 7th day of June 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) –Musa Garuba had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Legal Description: LOT 13, IN BLOCK 6, 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; COMMON ADDRESS OF WHICH IS 607 OAK DALE DRIVE, STAFFORD TEXAS 77477.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two Dy: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of March, 2011 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 09-DCV-171852 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,127.54 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 28th day of April, 2011, 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) - JASPER JOHNSON AND SHARON JOHNSON had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 07th day of JUNE, 2011 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 NINETEEN (19), IN BLOCK SEVEN (7), OF MISSION GLEN SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE 874/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8415 WOODLAND WILLOWS DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of March, 2011 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 09-DCV-170673 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,571.06 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

Therefore, on the 28th day of April, 2011, 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) - THEODORE NDAMUKUNDA AND VIOLETTE MUKASUGIRA had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 7th day of JUNE, 2011 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-SIX (26), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE 1124/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8310 ASHLA WN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

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 6th day of April, 2011 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 08-DCV-167657 in favor of the Plaintiff - ROYAL LAKES ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,028.50 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 09th day of May, 2011, 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) - DEJA DERICK JOHNSON had of, in, or to the following described real property, and wilt.Qft~r for sale on the 07th day of JUNE, 2011 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 propewj situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $93,670.

Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Dr. Suite 103.

Katy, Tx 77494.

Deputy H. Hutson, #1310.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $58,970.

Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Dr. Suite 103.

Katy, Tx 77494.

Deputy H. Hutson, #1310.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $466,470.00 Terms: Cash Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17, BLOCK 2, OF ROYAL LAKES ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SURJHVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE 1685A, CLERK’S FILE NO. 1999043736 AND SLIDE 1854B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas BY:SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy Constable #1310

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 for Ali’s Market being a replat of lots 23, 24 and 25 of block “A” of Fresno Ranchos Subdivision, Precinct 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas. Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing.

You may contact George Torres with K Chen Engineering at 713-952-6888 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 21st day of April, 2011 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ERNESTINE ARMSTRONG, ET AL in Cause # 09-DCV -173984 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of June, 2011, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Official door of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT 1: GEO: 5025010120220907 MISSION BEND SOUTH SECTION 1, BLOCK 12, LOT 22 SITUATED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN IN CLERK FILE NUMBER 99017318 OF THE DEED AND PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Levied on the 10th day of May, 2011 as the property of ERNESTINE ARMSTRONG, TINA A. WALKER, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR AND INTEREST TO BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, JAY’S MORTGAGE & FINANCE COMPANY DBA JMFC FUNDING CORPORATION, MISSION BEND SOUTH CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION to satisfy a judgment amounting to $49,952.38, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attomey’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; CHELFORD CITY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTFORT BEND COUNTY. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 10th day of May, 2011 .

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Dr. Suite 103.

Katy, Tx 77494.

Deputy H. Hutson, #1310.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 21st day of April, 2011 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SUGAR LAND-SETTLERS WAY/ PONDEROSA, LTD, ET ALin Cause # 09-DCV -175543 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7th day of June, 2011, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Official door of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 4749000000020907 BEING 32,940 SQUARE FEET (0.7562 ACRE) OF LAND LOCATED IN THE ELIJAH ALCORN LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 1 AND THE WILLIAM STAFFORD LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 89, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY BEING A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL RESERVE “B” OF “THE MARKET AT FIRST COLONY”, A SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN SLIDE NOS. 889-B AND 980-A, PLAT RECORDS, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. Levied on the 10th day of May, 2011 as the property of SUGAR LAND-SETTLERS WAY/PONDEROSA, LTD., REGIONS BANK to satisfy a judgment amounting to $41,462.42, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attomey’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2, FORT BEND COUNTY/ CITY OF SUGAR LAND. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 10th day of May, 2011 .

Rob Cook, Constable Precinct 3 Fort Bend County 22333 Grand Corner Dr. Suite 103.

Katy, Tx 77494.

Deputy H. Hutson, #1310.

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: l JEANETTE TRENT, DEFENDANT, GREETING: YOU (AND EACH OF YOU) ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before the Honorable County Court at Law 3 of Fort Bend Count Texas at the Courthouse bein located at the William B. Travis Building, in the City of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, by filing written answer at or before 10’o Clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation, the same beingg the 6th day of June, 2011, to Plaintiff ’s Petition filed in said Court, on the 15th day of 0ctober 2010, in this Cause, numbered 10-CCV -043275 on the docket of said Court and styled: Rachel Christie vs Jeanette Trent; allegations as shown in said petition now on file in the Fort Bend County Clerk‘s Office.

The officer executing this Writ shall promptly serve the same, according to requirements of law and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said court at office, this 21st day of April 21.

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 a.m. the next Monday following the expiration of 20 days after you are served this citation and petiiton, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The name and address of the plaintiff ’s attorney is: Jackson R Reed Reed & Terry LLP 56 Sugar Creek Center Blvd, Suite 300 Sugar Land TX 77478 (281-491-5000) THE OFFICE OF DIANNE WILSON, COUNTY CLERK 301 JACKSON, SUITE 101 RICHMOND TEXAS 77469-3108

By Chlesea McDonald Deputy

JUNE 1, 2011 • INDEPENDENT • Page 7

FILM REVIEW: Hangover As a film critic, sometimes I make a mistake. Not often, but at least once a year I walk out of a movie with an opinion that is changed after a period of clear reflection and/or more information. In the case of “Hangover” (Part I 2009), I was repulsed by the first version of the Wolf Pack going to Las Vegas and doing things that caused blushing even in Vegas, but saw the charm in the “boys will be boys” story when I watched “Hangover” months later on HBO. Here are some of my comments upon my first viewing of “Hangover” in 2009: This is the most decadent movie I’ve seen in a long time and it has been number one at the box-office. What does that say about us?

II” and catch up with the boys of the Wolf Pack as they go to Thailand for Stu’s wedding.

Remember Stu? He’s the dentist (Ed “The Office” Helms) that loses a front tooth in Vegas and marries a hooker. Phil (Bradley Cooper), Alan (Zach Galifianakis), and Doug (Justin Bartha) return as the odd coalition of friends that want to have a bachelor’s party again but no one wants a repeat of the disaster in Vegas.

Before the opening credits can roll, Phil explains to his girlfriend while on his cell phone that “...it’s happened again.” We do not know any of the details but we are immediately pleased because that’s why we came to the theatre. We/I want to see the pain and misery that these

knuckleheads can encounter and endure while appearing innocent. Of course, they are not naïve and deserve all that Bangkok can dish out.

And Bangkok’s culture of 12 million people has a lot to share and some involve drugs, a severed finger, a face tattoo, gangsters, Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong), and a dreadful monkey that wears a vest.

And since I rarely make a mistake in my evaluations of movies, I’m sure you can trust me on my take on “The Hangover Part II.” It was a bust. I was extremely disappointed and I blame Director/Writer/ Producer Todd Phillips; he went to the well one too many times.

We all know it’s the “Rocky” syndrome.

vide for greater performance and fuel economy. The SX features an upgraded 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine, also with CVVT, which delivers 173 horsepower.

New for 2011, Forte now offers six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission options. The EX and SX trim levels offer a standard six-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic clutchless shifting. The 2.0-liter engine offers 25/34 mpg (city/highway) when mated to either the manual or automatic transmissions, while the 2.4-liter engine turns out a notable 22/32 mpg when coupled with the manual transmission and 23/32 mpg (sedan) or

23/31 mpg (5-door) with the automatic transmission.

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The Forte 5-door comes standard with a six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS. Also standard on all models is an auxiliary audio input jack and USB port for connecting personal MP3 players as well as Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls Like all Kia models, the Forte 5-door comes with a 10year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, a fiveyear or 60,000-mile limited basic warranty, and a five-year or 100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty. A five-year/60,000mile roadside assistance plan is also part of the coverage.

I must be getting old and prudish but this movie was so far over the top that I could not allow myself to enjoy it. Since it was the third movie I’d seen in three days and it was a lazy Sunday afternoon, maybe I was off my game. Nah, it was a piece of crap; totally without a social compass.

I’m sorry I saw it.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 69. Larry H. Recap: I saw “Hangover” and couldn’t wait to get out of the theatre; saw it again later on HBO and thought it was hilarious. And that’s why I enjoy watching the art of movies and moviemaking. Sometime it grows on you.

So, I was thoroughly amped up to see “The Hangover Part

The sinful sequel might make a ton of money so they get the old gang together, spread the booty around, hoping to strike gold again, and even if it’s a flop, “we’ll make a few bucks.”

The loss is ours, but it’s part of the price we pay when we buy our ticket.

Do you think Part II will be better around Christmastime on HBO? Nah, it was a stinker.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 73.

Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

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By BARBARA FULENWIDER By the time the test drive of the Kia Forte ended I really liked this five door, compact hatchback. I like its wide stance and curves, power, fuel efficiency, space and flexibility.

The Kia Forte 5-door is all new for 2011 and offers buyers such standard comfort and convenient features as power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, handsfree Bluetooth® wireless technology connectivity, air conditioning, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capabilities with three months complimentary service, MP3 connectivity and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

The Forte five-door is available in EX and SX trim levels and prices start at $16,895. The front and sides of the Forte 5-door have a clean, assertive presence thanks to sweeping window arches, smooth fender flairs and body-color side mirrors and door handles. Turn signal indicators are integrated into the side mirrors. The design cues are streamlined to the rear with angled wrapped tail lamps and an uncluttered rear fascia. The SX models get a silver-finished exhaust tip and 17-inch alloy wheels wearing P215/45R17-sized tires.

With a wheelbase of 104.3 inches, an overall width of 69.9 inches and overall height of 57.5 inches the Forte 5-door seats up to five passengers. The Kia-engineered body has good torsional stiffness, which provides more taut, responsive handling, a smoother ride and more refinement.

The front-wheel-drive unibody structure has an independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and a stabilizer bar and a torsion beam rear suspension with monotube shock absorbers and coil springs. This combination helps provide a balance of handling and comfort.

An engine-speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack-andpinion steering system provides the most advantageous amount of assist for varying road conditions. In keeping with the essence of the SX model, a performance-tuned suspension gives the chassis a firmer feel and responsiveness. The SX model also gets larger front brakes.

The Forte 5-door incorporates style and function starting with a crisp, highvisibility center stack and a driver-oriented three-gauge instrument cluster. Standard interior features start with full cloth seats, six-way adjustable driver’s seat, tilt steering column, rear defroster and dual 12-volt power outlets in the center console. New for 2011, steering wheel paddle shifters come standard on all SX trims to make for a more spirited driving experience.

For the Forte 5-door EX there’s an optional premium

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Warriors Team. Front Row left to right - Justin Mason, Nick Shalitz, Preston Clarke, Dalton Mobley. Second Row - left to right – Assistant Coach Greg Gagnon, Kyle Jacks, David Harrison, Phil Martin, Brandon Hernandez, Marcus Juarez, Michael Greer, Manager Larry Clarke. 3rd Row - left to right - Billy Huttenhower, Jacob Hillis, Assistant Coach Chris Mobley.

Greater Sugar Land Pony Baseball: Warriors win championship game A fantastic spring season has come to a close for both the Pony (13-14 year olds) and Colt (14 – 18 year olds) Leagues.

Six teams (Heat, Warriors, Panthers, Rangers, Cougars and Vikings) played in the spring Colt League with each team representing a respective high school geographical area.

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and managed to get a few out of the park. Heat Short Stop, Andrew Lawrence hit back-toback home runs his first two trips to the plate.

Time had expired and the scene was set in the bottom half of the last inning. The score was 14 to 10 in favor of the Warriors. The Heat, home team, was up to bat. It was their last chance to score some runs and win the game. They managed to score 3 runs to make the score 14 to 13. Bases were loaded, two outs, the count was full and the fans were on their feet. A ball pitched and a runner would be walked in tying the score, a base hit would score two runs and the Heat would win by 1, a strike and the batter would be out ending the game. The pitch came in over the inside portion of the plate for a called third strike. Batter out. Game over.

Warriors won the championship 14 to 13.

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The Colt Championship game was between the Heat, managed by Eric Sutton, and the Warriors, managed by Larry Clarke.

The Heat finished the regular season on top and entered the season-ending tournament with a bye. The Warriors finished the regular season in second place.

The score went back and forth many times throughout the evening. Pitchers were hitting the corners and curve balls had quite a bit of movement.

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Pictured: Front staggered row ; Anna Busier-Lieutenant Colonel, Morgan Davis-Co-President, Tori FortenberryColonel, Katherine Saunders-Co-President, Lauren CastiglioniVice President. 2nd row; Michelle Shutter-Captain, Brea Moffett-Parliamentarian, Nasim Heydari-Secretary. 3rd row – Isabella Hwang-Captain, Kaylen Parker-Captain. Back row – Christina Triggs-Captain, Raquel Roulin-Captain, Kelsey Key-Rookie Liaison, Claire Perry-Historian.

Clements High School is proud to present the 20112012 Star Dance Team Officers. This year the top officers are; Tori Fortenberry as Colonel, with 15 years of dancing experience including Pointe work. Anna Busier as Lieutenant Colonel, who started in rhythmic gymnastics, Junior Olympics 2 years, and has coupled those abilities with 14 years of dance.

Morgan Davis & Katherine Saunders as Co-Presidents, serving their second term together, each with 14 years of dance, and emphasis in Jazz & Modern. Lauren Castiglioni as Vice President has 13 years of dance, including Pointe work. All five top officers are also members in the National Honor Society,

proving discipline and hard work do pay off. Completing the Dance Officers are; Michelle Shutter, Christina Triggs, Isabella Hwang, Kaylen Parker, and Raquel Roulin as Captains. The other Social Officers are: Nasim Heydari /Secretary, Kelsey Key/Rookie Liaison, Claire Perry/Historian, and Brea Moffett/Parliamentarian.

All endured a weeklong grueling audition process.

Ranked by the entire team, and a panel of outside judges on many qualifications such as leadership, choreography, creative abilities, dance, presentation, interviewing skills, and onsite written questionnaire to name a few. Director Michelle Barth looks forward to an incredible year.

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