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Stavinoha Bridge on Grand Parkway needs quick repair
Ring in the Fourth with patriotic concert
Jodie Stavinoha Birdge on the Grand Parkway over Brazos River between Riverpark and New Territory By SESHADRI KUMAR The Brazos River has eroded the north abutment of the Jodie Stavinoha Bridge on the Grand Parkway between Riverpark and New Territory. The erosion has been on the front burner with the Authority for the last 8 months or so. The Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority had Freese & Nichols perform an extensive Preliminary Engineering Study last year which was completed late in the fall of 2016 on what was occurring and how best to protect the Jodie Stavinoha Bridge. Mike Stone, Chief Operations Officer for FBGPTRA last week made a presentation to the Toll Road Authority on the erosion repair project. The solution from the study was to construct a “Tangent Wall” made up of large, heavily reinforced, concrete drill shafts, Stone told the TRA. The total estimated cost of the proposed repair project is
$17.2 million. Fort Bend County Levee Improvment District 7 also hired Freese & Nichols and requested that the Authority’s project be modified and extended to provide some protection to the nearest segments of the LID 7 levee. The Authority and LID 7 came to an agreement and the project being undertaken accomplishes the Authority’s need and is the first step of a much larger project LID 7 will undertake at a later date. LID 7 has been given a presentation concerning this project by Freese & Nichols at their most recent meeting. There is a limit of LID 7’s financial participation (approx.. $3.5 million), Stone said. “The rate of erosion has increased recently and the need to begin work has become urgent,” he said. Approximately 3’ of erosion is occurring per week during the last few weeks. In 3‐5 months the River will be
undermining the northern abutment at the current rate. Work will take approximately 8 months. The first 90 days will be spent constructing the walls on either side of the bridge. The second phase is excavating in front of the abutment and installing a temporary sheet pile wall and then constructing the portion of the tangent wall beneath the bridge. This phase will take a minimum of 4 months to construct. Due to the need to access two separate work sites, east and west of the bridge, one lane in both directions on SH-99 will have to be closed to safely have trucks and equipment enter and exit the work site. This closure will be in place for the duration of the project, Stone said. The Authority and LID 7 are both looking at all possible sources for any potential reimbursement for the repairs. The TRA is expected to award the contract for the project in the next 30 days.
YARD OF THE MONTH. Quail Valley Garden Club’s June Yard of the Month winner is Martha Heathcott at 3410 Kiamesha. Martha is a master of using texture and color in garden design. She uses a variety of roses, agapanthus, hydrangeas, caladiums, impatients, vincas, ferns, african iris and crape myrtles. A must see for gardening ideas! Martha Heathcott received a Certificate of Appreciation and a beautiful plant from Flowers by Adela. Visit www.quailvalleygardenclub.com .
Standing L-R: Stacey Tharalson, Patricia Kelley, Andrea Cope; Seated: Katherine Leskin. Photo credit: Susan Lynch Celebrate America’s birthday Sousa’s Stars and Stripes For- Hamilton, Wizard of Oz, Carwith an evening of fireworks ever and Liberty Bell March, as men, plus a salute to Cole Porter well as toe-tapping polkas and and Strike Up the Band. and patriotic music! Dominique Røyem, FBSO’s Bring the family to enjoy marches such as The Florentiner the Fort Bend Symphony’s In- March and The Boston Pops music director, will perform the lead role in Leroy Anderdependence Day performance, March. Independence Day wouldn’t son’s The Typewriter, a novelty part of the City of Stafford July 4th celebration at the Stafford be complete without The Na- instrumental piece that’s been tional Anthem, Armed Forces called one of “the wittiest and Centre. most clever pieces in the orchesThe Symphony concert pre- Salute, and the 1812 Overture. The audience will also enjoy tral repertoire.” cedes the fireworks show, which The concert is a Fort Bend selections from Broadway and begins at 9 p.m. The performance of patriotic American film scores, includ- County holiday tradition, and it favorites includes John Phillip ing selections for orchestra from is free of charge.
Missouri City adopts $48 million budget By BARBARA FULENWIDER The fiscal year 2018 budget for Missouri City was approved by council on June 19. The lower property tax rate is expected to raise more dollars than it did for last year’s budget by $1,773,544 or 5 percent. The county’s central appraisal district (CAD) does not release property values until July and sometimes August so it’s difficult for Missouri City to determine exactly how much revenue will be collected next January when property taxes are due. The increase in the city’s tax roll is estimated to be 12.6 percent. The city’s residential fouryear growth by tax year is 76.5 percent in 2012, 75.8 percent in 2013, 73.9 percent in 2014 and 74.2 percent in 2015 and 76.2 in 2016. The four year growth in commercial was 23.5 percent in 2012, 24.2 percent in 2013, 26.1 percent in 2014, 25.8 percent in
KIDPENDENCE DAY
Join Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty as you sign and proclaim your own Declaration of Kidpendence at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, Tuesday, July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. Don’t forget to wear your red,
white, and blue to pay tribute to the land of the free and the home of the brave. Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty Meet-and-Greet: Snap a pic with America’s beloved icons. Bring a camera. 1 to 4
p.m. (Various locations) Declaration of Kidpendence: Channel our forefathers and sign our Kidpendence Day declaration. Event Time: All Day at Junktion. Sparkle Wand: Design a sparkler to celebrate America’s birthday and show off your American pride. All Day at
Junktion. ON-GOING “SCI-FI SUMMER” ACTIVITIES: •The Dark Side: Channel Japan’s Nōtan art in a light and dark project at OcuSOFT® Art Academy. •Snowed In: See snow created right before your eyes, even in summer time at Science Station.
2015 and 23.8 percent in 2016. The proposed total tax rate, which combines operations and maintenance (O&M) and debt, was $0.5447 in 2016, $0.56010 in 2017 and is $0.5280 for 2018 -- a $0.03205 drop per $100 valuation. The debt service tax of $0.13740 decreased by $0.00104 for 2018. It will fund $9.33 million and leave a deficit of $1.38 million after expenditures of $10.71 million. The fund starts with a beginning balance of $5.1 million and ends the budget year with $3.7 million. Missouri City’s general obligation bonds total $5.7 million and debt interest totals $3.3 million. The general fund proposed for the FY 2018 budget is revenues of $47.35 million plus a beginning fund balance of $12.35 million. Total expenses are $47.34 million and fund balance will be
$11.55 million. General fund revenues not only come from property owners but also from sales and other taxes, franchise revenue, licenses and permits, fines/fees and forfeit, service charges, investment earnings, donations, etc. The 2018 budget includes a 1 percent lump sum raise for all full time employees, $15.7 million for general capital improvements and $30.9 million for utility construction. Personnel costs are 66.5 percent of general fund expenditures and operation costs and supplementals make up the rest. City Manager Anthony Snipes told council savings have been identified from the 2017 budget and will fund upcoming programs and projects. He noted significant achievements Missouri City made this past year and include a market compensation study that brings police and See BUDGET, Page 3
•Darth Vader and Storm Trooper Masks: Become the most infamous sci-fi villains at Junktion. •EX-TER-MI-NATE: Make a Dalek, the villainous droid from Doctor Who, at Junktion. ***Activities, events, and times subject to change. • HOURS: Tues. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.;
Sun: Noon – 6 p.m. •General Museum admission: $12 per person and $11 for seniors 65+ and for active duty military personnel. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission. •For more information, visit www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org or call (832) 742-2800.
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Exchange Club of Missouri City awards $50,000 in college scholarships
PLANTATION at Quail Valley Active Senior Living; Embracing the lives of Seniors 55 and Better
Celebrating 25 years of awarding scholarships to local students, the Missouri City Exchange Club awarded $50,000 in scholarships during its 2017 Scholarship Banquet. Ten local students from Missouri City area high schools were each awarded a scholarship of $5,000, the highest awards so for the club. The Exchange Club of Missouri City held its annual scholarship breakfast at the Quail Valley City Centre this past May. The Scholarship committee consisted of Richard Gross,
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Viki Moore, Dr. Elissa Wedemeyer, and George Adams. Scholarships were awarded to: Halimat Aroyehum and Suhaimia Suleman of Hightower High School; Chanyce LeDay and Janelle Rodriguez of Elkins High School; Vaness Nyugen and Taylor Pickney of Dulles High; Soromtochi Onyeahhialam and Megan Schult of Ridge Point; Maite Ramos and Sharde Shorter of Thurgood Marshall High School. Awards are based on the students’ grades, academic achievements, community involvement, activities, and their need. The students are nominated by their own respective school counselors. The funds are deposited into the student’s own college account. The local Missouri City Exchange Club was founded in late 1984 by a small group of golfers and held meetings in the Quail Valley Golf Club House. They began the scholarship program in 1992, scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $4,000 and from a 1-year up to a full 4-year scholarship. To date, the club has awarded over $700,000 to students in the Missouri City area. Now in its 25th year of awarding scholarships, the Missouri City Exchange Club has become one of the preeminent community charters in the greater Houston area bringing together community leaders, business owners, and the people they serve for viable solutions to building a strong community. Their name was changed to Missouri City Exchange Club shortly after the re-opening of Quail Valley Golf Course, but the mission hasn’t changed and its passion to help students get ahead in life remains
Scholarship committee members Richard Gross, Viki Moore, and Dr. Elissa Wedemeyer, George Adams with scholarship recipients Halimat Aroyehum and Suhaimia Suleman of Hightower High School; Chanyce LeDay and Janelle Rodriguez of Elkins High School; Vaness Nyugen and Taylor Pickney of Dulles High; Soromtochi Onyeahhialam and Megan Schult of Ridge Point; Maite Ramos and Sharde Shorter of Thurgood Marshall High School. the National Exchange Club, as strong as ever. The Exchange Club of Mis- which consists of 700 clubs souri City raises over $150K with over 20,000 members each year through events like throughout the United States the Golf-A-Thon and St. Pat- and Puerto Rico. Charles A. Berkey is credty’s Scramble Golf Tournament and Fist Full of Dollars ited with founding the National Exchange Organization, BBQ & Dance. They generously support lo- in Detroit Michigan, 1911. At cal charities in their commu- his suggestion, the name “Exnity like the ESCAPE Family changeâ€? was selected because Resource Center (learntopar- the group wanted to exchange ent.org) and Champions Kids ideas and information with Camp (championskidscamp. like-minded individuals about org), ďŹ nancially and by do- how to better serve their comnating their time, energy, and munities. expertise to work on special The Exchange Club of Misprojects. souri City meets the second The National Project for the and fourth Thursday of each Exchange Club is Child Abuse month at the Quail Valley City Prevention. Centre in Missouri City. The Other programs include ďŹ rst meeting of the month is a Americanism, Community lunch meeting and the second Service, and Youth. The Ex- meeting is a breakfast meetchange Club of Missouri City ing. is proud to be a member of
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Museum, Visitor Center construction to begin soon
Family medicine clinic opens in Sugar Land: I and My Doctors Clinic
Dr. Chaudhari Pictured (L-R) at a celebratory event are Councilmember Bridget Yeung; Heritage Foundation President Martin Nicholas; Councilmembers Amy Mitchell, Harish Jajoo and Steve R. Porter; Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman; First Assistant City Manager Steve Griffith; Councilmember and Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Board of Directors Treasurer Mary Joyce; Tourism and Destination Services Administrator Teresa Preza; and Assistant City Manager Jennifer May. The city of Sugar Land recently awarded a contract for the renovation of an historic building that will serve as a museum and visitor center. The city is partnering with the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation on the collaborative project. Work will soon begin on the build-out of the space and the creation of exhibits intended to document Sugar Land’s history and highlight the city’s expanding tourism attractions. The Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center is expected to open by the end of 2017. Located on the second floor of a container warehouse that was once part of Imperial Sugar’s refinery operation, the facility will be centrally located within the planned Imperial Market, an entertainmentcentric destination center that is expected to include upscale retail and restaurant space, class A office space, a luxury residential complex and a high-end boutique hotel. The Sugar Land Heritage Museum and the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, already operating at the site, are projected to attract more than 120,000 visitors each year. “The construction that will
soon begin at the container warehouse marks an important milestone of a lengthy journey to open the doors of a museum and welcome our community to explore the history of our great city,” said City Manager Allen Bogard. “There was a great deal of uncertainty when Imperial Sugar shut down its refinery operation in Sugar Land many years ago. A large part of our community worried about what would become of the most iconic structures in our city. As long as anyone can remember, the char house, the water tower and many of the structures on this site - including the container warehouse - have been important landmarks that have represented the special history of our city. “It has been our goal to not only ensure the preservation of these important structures, but also create a museum documenting the diversity of Sugar Land’s history.” On March 15, 2005, City Council approved a resolution outlining the City’s intent for the redevelopment of the Imperial Sugar property and the development of adjacent property owned by the Permanent School Fund. The resolution set forth a policy statement that defined
the City’s objectives, which included historic preservation, aesthetic and architectural quality, community development and economic development. In June 2007, City Council approved the creation of the Imperial--Tract 3 Redevelopment Agreement that granted development rights in exchange for assurances of a quality project through the development process. The agreement included a requirement to preserve key historic structures identified by the city and included a museum to showcase Sugar Land’s history. An important milestone was the creation of the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation. The foundation was created as a community-based organization in March 2008 as an outcome of coordination between the city of Sugar Land, Imperial Sugar Company, Cherokee Investments and the Fort Bend Museum Association. The foundation was created to preserve and celebrate Sugar Land’s history. On June 16, 2009, City Council approved a funding contract with the Heritage Foundation to assist in meeting the operating needs
to accomplish the objectives of its strategic plan. The funds for this contract were budgeted from hotel occupancy and tourism tax revenues, which are restricted for tourism initiatives such as historic preservation programs. Others such as the Kempner Foundation, George Foundation, Ecolab Foundation, Cherokee Investments, Johnson Development, Imperial Sugar, the Fort Bend Museum Association and community representatives have also contributed generous funding toward the success of the Heritage Foundation. Sugar Land’s investment in the museum is an important part of an effort to establish a cultural arts district in Sugar Land, one that builds on successful efforts such as the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, the expansion of public art and more. “We have received generous support from many in the community, including a recent donation of $150,000 from Larry Johnson, of Johnson Development,” said Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Board of Directors President Martin Nicholas.
Joe Freudenberger named Entrepreneur Of The Year Earnest & Young has announced that Joe Freudenberger of OakBend Medical Center, the last remaining independent hospital in the Greater Houston Area received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Health Care category in the Gulf Coast Area. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Freudenberger was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at the Marriott Marquis on June 15. “To win this award is an
honor not just for me, but for my team,” stated Freudenberger. “At OakBend we strive to be innovative in all areas of patient care and have worked to create a unique system for delivering that care, such as the implementation of groundbreaking researchbased programs including the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit and the hospital’s No-Wait Emergency Room process. These programs utilize protocols proven to improve patient engagement, assure an appropriate level of care and shorten hospital stays. In just two years of operation, patients on the ACE Unit have an average length of stay that is 40% lower than the Medicare average.
OakBend’s No-Wait ER process has seen similar success, with total treatment time almost an hour below the national average.” F r e u d e n b e rg e r has led OakBend through a culture change in which the patient, not the caregiver, is viewed as the most important member of the healthcare team. Under his leadership, OakBend has grown from one hospital to a system with almost 70 different service centers.
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going on in the region. We took a conservative approach to sales tax. For the second year we used an economist and he projected sales taxes will remain sort of flat. We hope to out perform that position. When we balance that with property tax, we think we’ll do okay. We believe the projections are good considering what’s going on in the region.” Snipes hoped citizens would vote next November to shift the budget from July to October, so that the budget can be prepared on property tax values, provided by the CAD. The FY 2018 budget includes hiring more staff. Seven new full-time employees will be hired along with one part timer. They will be in the municipal court,
code enforcement, police, fire and rescue services, public works, parks and financial and development services. Total costs will be $382,151. Snipes also budgeted a 10 percent increase in anticipation of health insurance renewal and an ad hoc rate of 10 percent for retirement. Council’s strategic goals are to maintain a financially sound government, grow business investments, have quality development, only use a fund balance for one-time needs, continue to meet the fund balance goal of 20 to 30 percent and increase reserves for times of economic expansion and to meet one time funding needs. Missouri City priorities are to increase city revenue, exam-
From Page 1 fire employees to 100 percent of market salary and rest of the workforce up to 95 percent of market salary. Other achievements made in FY 2017 are its visitor center, several newly launched city events, diversified city revenue sources via economic development, a Bluetooth system for the city’s transportation system and updating the comprehensive plan, strategic facilities plan and GIS strategic implementation plan. Snipes said the city used an economist to provide information about the area’s economy and believes the projections made are “in line with what we believe is
Recent healthcare industry studies reveal that only 1 in 3 doctors will remain in private practice. Some industry experts think that private practices are on the brink of extinction. However, on June 15, a doctor opened a new clinic in Sugar Land and hosted an open house of “I and My Doctors Clinic” in Sugar Land. Western Montana’s first trained doctor Dr. Harshida Chaudhari opened her own clinic in Sugar Land six months after landing in Houston. I and My Doctors Clinic is a part of the Park at Sugar Creek Medical Center located on U.S.59 and Sugar Creek Blvd. After winning the hearts of Montana ranchers, Dr. Chaudhari moved to Houston six months ago to raise her daughter in a more culturally diverse metropolitan area. After arriving in Houston, Dr. Chaudhari started a job as a family physician. However, she was fed up with a ‘population health program’ and the broken healthcare system of Houston. Thus, she decided to open her own private practice to provide quality care. As Dr. Chaudhari describes, “I am a differently trained physician. “Choose it wise” became the core principle of my training to cut significant health care cost. “I do not like to run unnecessary tests and to see patients for five minutes. I like making my own decisions. I enjoy not having to go through some committee or a clinic manager at a hospital and taking six months to get another otoscope. “I like being able to--if I can afford to pay for it--put what I want in my clinic. For instance, I can build up a woman health practice if I want.” The open-house invitation’s tag line—Drop in and Get a Healthy Dose of Hospitality— suggests the uniqueness of her practice. She firmly believes, “a good relationship with a patient makes more wonders than any medicine. I do not want to treat patients to earn more money, but I want to help my patients to overcome their health issues. My patients should get enough time to talk to me and get all their questions answered.” In June 2016, Dr. Chaudhari become the first trained physician of the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana. Prior to joining the residency program, she spent significant time with the Internal Medicine group of Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, Community Health Partners of Bozeman, MT TriCity Pediatric Cardiology Inc. and Pulmonary Associates-East Tennessee of Johnson City, TN. Dr. Chaudhari provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the entire family that includes management of chronic and acute health problems, wellness exams, school and pre-employment physical exams, and skin care. Dr. Chaudhari is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and OakBend Medical Center. Besides English, she also fluently speaks Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi languages. To learn more about Dr. Chaudhari’s clinic visit: www. iandmydoctor.com or to book an appointment, call 281 303 5678.
City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE THIS IS A MANDATED PUBLICATION OF THE LEGAL NOTICE IFB # 18-019: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR GOLF COURSE & RELATED GROUNDS OPENING DATE OF July 25, 2017 AT 2:00 pm.
As a Gulf Coast Area award winner, Freudenberger is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 national program. ine creative and unique ways to brand and deliver city services, review potential FM 1092 and Fifth Street corridor improvements, explore options for StaMo complex, make code enforcement a priority, fill all senior level management positions and all jobs, complete MUD study and complete city hall upgrades and renewals at a cost of $2 million. More priorities include street and sidewalk repair, enhance communications, increase economic development and ensure the information technology department is fully staffed and funds are allocated for replacement projects. A tax rate hike in 2019 is a possibility.
IFB’s may be obtained from the State of Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) at http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/ or Onvia/Demandstar at http://www.demandstar.com/. Responses must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the Bid name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Responses must be delivered to the attention of: Purchasing Manager City of Missouri City 1522 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489 prior to the acceptance deadline. Responses marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified. Responses will be opened on July 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am in the City Centre at Quail Valley, Lobby at 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City, TX 77489. Until final award of the Contract, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Responses, to waive irregularities or technicalities, to re-advertise, or proceed to do the Work otherwise when in the best interests of the OWNER. No bid may be withdrawn during the 60 days following the bid opening date.
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COMMUNITY Juneteenth Celebrations feature scholarship tourney, art and culture
Thousands of area residents participated in this year’s Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration. For its 15th anniversary, the Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation hosted events highlighting art, culture, education, and community partnerships. The 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held on Monday, June 12, and funds scholarships for deserving Fort Bend County students, which were presented this year at the Community Service Awards Gala held Thursday, June 15 at the City Centre at Quail Valley. Closing out the week on Friday, June 16 was Family Fun Day at Hunters Glen Park, which included food trucks and vendors, activities for kids, a DJ and viewing of the critically acclaimed movie—Hidden Figures—shown at dusk. MCJCF officials planned a full day of events on Saturday, June 17. In the morning, the “It Takes a Village” Art Exhibit featured visual arts, vocal performances, gospel rapping, handcrafted items and a fashion show at the Community Center in the City Hall Complex. That evening, beginning at 7 p.m., was the “One Mile of Smiles” Parade with dance teams, majorettes, elected officials, commercial partners, floats and the Fire & Rescue Services team leading the procession. The evening concluded with the Festival Under the Stars spotlighting soul-jazz Flutist Althea Rene and Legendary Funk Band “Lakeside”. “The Juneteenth celebration has a lot of moving parts and takes a lot of manpower. I am extremely grateful to the many friends and neighbors who have utilized their expertise and genuine desire to be of service within our great community, and who have contributed to the continued success of the MCJCF,” said District B Councilmember, and MCJCF Founder and Chair, Don Smith. GOLF TOURNAMENT This year’s golf tournament was again held at the Quail Valley Course on the El Dorado greens with 88 participating golfers making 23 teams. Event sponsors included Aurelius, Classic Chevrolet, Dixon Golf, Niagara Bottling, LLC and PrimeWay Federal Credit Union. Elected officials participating were Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Constable Gary Majors, Precinct 2 Judge Joel Clouser, Mayor Allen Owen, Mayor Pro Tem Floyd Emery and City Manager Anthony J. Snipes. Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage and Clarence “Doc” Holliday, Community Liaison for Congressman Al Green, also attended the event. Winners of the “Elected Officials Category” were Mayor Allen Owen, WCA Missouri City Representative Melvin Moore, Steven Starzel and Kevin Mess-
er.
The “Open Category” first place slot was awarded to foursome Charlie Frazier, Fritz Greer, Damien Haskins and Dudley Stackhouse, and second place went to James Harris, Mike Chatman, Clint Hewitt and Hymes Perkins. The team winning with the most women players was Herb Shapiro, Lisa Shapiro, Linda Emery and Vickey Gregory, who scored a 69. AWARDS GALA Scholarships were presented to six recipients at the MCJCF Community Service Awards Gala. Each year, MCJCF likes to recognize those who stand out within the community and exemplify conviction, purpose and enthusiasm. This year at the Community Service Awards Gala, two outstanding Fort Bend Independent School District educators and administrators were recipients of MCJCF awards. Honoree Dr. Marla McNealSheppard, a FBISD Assistant Superintendent, and Honoree Jerrie Kammerman, Principal at Missouri City Middle School, were introduced by FBISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre, who talked about how they both are great assets to the district and that he is saddened to lose both—one to relocation and the other retirement—but he wished them well. The Keynote Speaker for the evening was Texas Southern University President Dr. Austin Lane. Dr. Lane’s slogan for the evening was “education is the freedom to emancipation.” Before the evening ended, the Foundation awarded scholarships to six Fort Bend County students: Alex Merchant, Heather Bennett, Jenai Johnson, Alexis LeBlanc, Alaina Bryant and Moriah Richard. This year the Foundation awarded four $1,000 scholarships to the new students and two $2,000 scholarships to two returning MCJCF scholarship recipients. Many enjoyed the MCJCF Family Fun Day at Hunters Glen Park. Held at Hunters Glen Park on Friday, June 16, “Family Fun Day” featured food trucks, snow cones, Boogie’s BBQ and Pink’s, and kids enjoyed the splash park while a DJ played music. PrimeWay gave out “free” hot dogs, chips and a drink before the movie “Hidden Figures” began. ART EXHIBIT On Saturday, June 17, the “It Takes a Village” Art Exhibit featured Fabric Artist Carolyn Crump in the Community Center. This event provided many spectrums of the arts, including Carolyn’s fabric art, paintings, handcrafted jewelry and dolls, quilting and beautiful clothing. Visual artists included Angelica Beagle, Kamari Beard, LaShun Beal, Ray Cornelius, Chandaa Davis, Snater George, Yolanda P. Juzang, Gail Mebane, Marche’ Robinson, Gladys Pratt Seahorn, Angela Smith, Linda Soders, Pamela Tilley, Greg
Diva Dolls Extreme marching along Texas Parkway during the One Mile of Smiles Parade. Opening the parade was the Missouri City Fire & Rescue Services Department as Chief Eugene Campbell, Jr., Assistant Chief Kenneth Johnson and Interim Fire Marshall Matt Rios waved to all attending. Elected officials that participated in the parade included U.S. Congressman Al Green, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Judge Joel Clouser, Commissioner Grady Prestage and Constable Gary Majors.
One of the Scholarship recipients at the MCJCF Community Service Awards Gala.
Mayor Allen Owen (third from left) and his winning team at the MCJCF Scholarship Golf Tournament. VanCastor, Charles Washington and Adele’s Accessories. Beginning at noon, artists took to the stage to recite poems, mime and sing for the day’s audience. Linda Soders and Kamari Beard showed off their talents by hosting a fashion show that highlighted their wearable art fashions. Those reciting poems were Brooke Giles, Duchess Vaughn, Ivan Seahorn, Faye Timmons and Tybria Speaks. Maliq Wright amused the crowd with mime, while Ai 1 Music Group showcased their rapping talent. Sugar Land’s Junior Superstar Mirae Jackson performed, and Melinia Jackson showcased her vocal talent. The Legendary Old-School Funk Band “Lakeside” accepting a Proclamation from City Manager Anthony Snipes. The Festival Under the Stars was also held at Hunters Glen
Park. About 3,000 area residents attended, including State Rep. Reynolds and his family, Constable Majors and his wife, Chief Campbell and City Manager Snipes and his family. The featured artist Althea Rene, a soul-jazz flutist was sensational, keeping the crowd engaged and sending out the beautiful sounds of the flute to wow the crowd. The next featured artist was the R&B funk band “Lakeside”, taking the stage around 10:30 p.m. and opening their show with “It’s All The Way Live.” The crowd rushed the stage to enjoy every moment of the song. City Manager Snipes presented the band with a Proclamation, and the show continued with a rendition of the Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” done Lakeside style, closing out the Juneteenth Celebration with success.
Fabric Artist Carolyn Crump (center) hosted this year’s “It Takes a Village” Art Exhibit on Saturday, June 17.
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MIKE’S MONOLOGUE
Electric smoke By MIKE GRANTO Among the Lakota, the story is told that during a time of famine, a woman appeared wearing a white buffalo robe. One of the items she carried was a sacred pipe. One of the things she told the people is that their prayers would rise with the pipe smoke to Wakan Tanka. I got to thinking about that, and while I don’t smoke any more, I wondered about what might replace pipe smoke, and I thought of electric smoke. Sending an email or a Facebook post is really nothing more than a stream of electrons representing ones and zeros, so sending them out into the ether is akin to the Lakota sending their pipe smoke up to Wakan Tanka. So, I thought, how best to use my “electric smoke?” I’ve noticed that Facebook posts frequently appear mentioning some service man or woman who has died in combat. I thought that sending up electric smoke on their behalf would be a great way to use electric smoke. Each post would be like a prayer to whoever is listening, from me about the person who gave his life. I include a short phrase, the person’s rank and last name. As per protocol, (okay, that’s a 1967 protocol) ranks are omitted for the three least senior enlisted pay grades. If the person was a Marine, my post would read, “Semper fi, Sergeant (Name.)” If the person was Army, my post would read, “Army strong, Sergeant (Name.)” If the person was Navy, my post would read, “Anchors Aweigh, Petty Officer (Name.)” If the person was Air Force, my post would read, “Off with one helluva roar, Sergeant (Name.)”
Granto Once I click “Post,” that electric smoke gets sent out into the ether, on its way to Wakan Tanka, or Saint Michael (patron saint of warriors, and God’s Field Marshal,) or Odin, Mars Ares, Zeus, Jupiter, or Christ. Just as the Lakota believed that Wakan Tanka received their prayers sent on pipe smoke, I believe SOMEONE is listening, and looking for electric smoke. I don’t believe that my brothers in arms have shed so much blood, have gone through so much pain, have demonstrated such valor, and it all goes unnoticed. But you know what? Even if someone proved incontrovertibly that NO ONE is listening, no Wakan Tanka, no Saint Michael, no Odin, no Mars no Ares, no Zeus, no Jupiter, or no Christ, it is enough for me that I take the time to make this small gesture, because I believe the man in my prayers will know he is being honored. And remembered. Because that’s important. (Granto is a United States Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam, awarded the Purple Heart. For over 24 years, he worked for the University of Miami Medical Campus Security Department, and retired in 2014. He moved to Missouri City, with his wife to be closer to her daughter. He can be reached at mikegranto@hotmail.com.)
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AUTOMOBILE: Buick LaCrosse By BARBARA FULENWIDER I haven’t test driven a Buick in a while so greatly enjoyed the lovely 2017 LaCrosse. It is one fine roomy, full-size beauty of a sedan that rides and handles wonderfully. The test drive was the Premium model so was loaded with enough bells and whistles to satisfy the most demanding drivers. For 2017 the LaCrosse was redesigned to offer an all-new striking design, more sophisticated technologies and more responsive performance. It is lower and wider than the previous model and is built on a stronger yet lighter structure. It shed 300 pounds so gets more miles to the gallon and provides more responsive handling. More sound absorbing material was added to the body parts so the ride is quieter. The new optional 3.6-liter V6 engine with dual overhead cam, variable value timing and direct injection paired to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine makes 310 horsepower at 6800 rpms and 282 torque at 5200. All of this class and upscale everything has a starting MSRP of $32,990 with all standard equipment on the Preferred model. The Buick LaCrosse trim
range includes front wheel drive on the Preferred, Essence and Premium. Only the Premium offers an advanced dual-clutch all-wheel drive system. Vehicle highlights include high intensity discharge headlamps and LED signature lighting with LED taillamps standard. Electronically controlled continuous damping control active suspension is available on the Essence and Premium models with front wheel drive. With front-wheel drive the LaCrosse rides on 18-inch wheels and with all-wheel drive on 20-inch wheels and MacPherson strut. Twentyinch wheels are on the back with five-link and continuous damping control. The steering is electric variable-effort power steering with active return assist. The breaks are fourwheel disc with power assist and Duralife brake rotors. The trunk space totals 15 cubic feet and LaCrosse safety features include 10 standard air bags including knee air bags for front passengers. Also a rear-vision camera, rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, head up display and ultrasonic rear park assist. The forward collision alert and following
distance indicator are standard on the Premium model. The interior has memory settings for the driver. The driver and front passenger get seat massage control with a four-way power lumbar, eight way driver’s power seat adjusters, heated and ventilated seats, tilt and telescopic steering column, heated steering wheel, eight-inch driver information and cluster display and electronic precision shifter. The exterior includes power dual outside mirrors that are heated, automatically dim and include a turn signal and lane change alert. Connectivity features are wireless charging, XM radio service with
subscription sold separately, OnStar with automatic crash response, navigation and more, audio system with eight speakers and noise cancellation. The Buick LaCrosse Premium retails for $41,065. Options included cruise control with adaptive full speed range, automatic parking assist, front automatic braking, pedestrian detection in front, sun and shade package and navigation with the premium Bose audio system of 11 speakers. Options hiked the bottom-line to $45,845. This is one fine vehicle that is a winner in every way.
Maximum cargo space is 11.6 cubic feet. Standard safety features include 10 airbags, seat-mounted side-impact and roof rail for front and rear outboard positions, rear vision camera, electronic stability control system, all speed traction control and hill hold. Options for the Malibu hybrid are a confidence package that includes front automatic braking, front pedestrian braking, automatic high beam control, front and rear park assist, side blind zone alert with lane change alert, lane change assist, following distance indicator, forward collision alert and rear cross-traffic alert.
The Malibu is a fine hybrid sedan that is an excellent size for city and highway driving. It is comfortable, provides excellent miles to the gallon and a fine ride. It retails for $27,875. The leather package on the test drive hybrid added $2,140, the driver confidence package came in at $1,195, and is a must in my opinion, and the convenience and technology package was $895. All made the Malibu safer and even more of a pleasure to ride and drive. All the extra options hiked the MSRP to $32,730, including fees.
Chevrolet Malibu By BARBARA FULENWIDER The test drive 2017 Malibu is mid-size and a hybrid that gets a whopping 49 miles to the gallon in city driving and 43 on the highway. New for the 2017 model year the Malibu got three new exterior colors, AppleCar Play and Android Auto capability added to the base radio. Teen Driver was also added to the base radio and is a standard feature that lets parents set controls, review driving habits and encourage safe driving. Along with those highlights, others are Chevrolet’s first exhaust gas heat recovery technology. It uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin so improves engine warmup which provides consistent fuel economy in cold weather. The 80-cell 1.5 kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the hybrid system and can power the Malibu hybrid up to 55 miles per hour only on electricity. The gasoline-powered engine automatically comes on at higher speeds and high loads
to provide additional power. Malibu hybrids feature a blended regenerative braking system for maximum kinetic energy. It takes the recovery during braking and stores it in the battery system to help maintain the charge. The Malibu is propelled by a 1.8-liter hybrid direct-injection engine and a two-motor electric drive transmission. The hybrid engine produces 182 mph at 5000 rpms and total system torque is 277 lb.-ft. at 4750 rpms. The Malibu is a front-wheel drive sedan that upfront has MacPherson strut-type suspension with dual path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs and direct-acting stabilizer bar and hydraulic ride bushings. Four-link independent suspension is in the rear along with a hollow stabilizing bar. Steering is rack-mounted electric rack and pinion power steering and the brakes are four-wheel discs with ABS and brake pre-fill. The Malibu rides on 17-inch aluminum wheels.
The Central Fort Bend Chamber welcomed HIIT Fitness located at 1728 BF Terry Blvd. in Rosenberg. Staff and guests took part in the ceremony with networking, ribbon cutting photos, and an introduction of their services and products available.
HIIT Fitness Co-Owners Daniel Benefiel and Carine Hecox share the same philosophy when it comes to their business model and team mantra, “Alone, we can accomplish nothing; together, we can accomplish everything.” HIIT Fitness opened its doors recently and has quickly become what owners Daniel and Carine dreamed it would be, “We are here to serve and to build a great community inside Rosenberg. We are all friends here and work as a team,” Carine Hecox shared. HIIT Fitness is an innovative, community oriented fitness facility that provides clients with the best in health and fitness in an environment that encourages individual growth, community support through social fitness, and life-long wellness. Daniel explained how FitRanx, their “staple program” works, “The FitRanx system is a program that took years to perfect. No matter if you are a beginner or an athlete it will help you lose fat, strengthen muscle and provide you with over all conditioning.” Daniel Benefiel and Carine Hecox are both considered experts in their fields and have a combined total of 7 certifications . HIIT Fitness for a limited time is offering first time guests a free three-day pass. For more information visit their website at: http://www.hiitfitnesstx.com/
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