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Sunny Sharma installed as Rotary District Governor

Sunny Sharma, with wife Rashmi at the installation ceremony. Sunny Sharma of Sugar Land was installed as the governor for Rotary District 5890 on June 11, at Safari Texas Ballroom in Richmond. Over 450 guests attended this historical event. Past Rotary International Director Don Mebus conducted the installation for Sunny Sharma. Mebus also installed Rotary District 5890 Officers, Assistant Governors, Club Presidents as well as Rotaract and Interact Officers. There were many special guests and dignitaries who attended this event. Judge Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge and his wife Gwen attended and presented Sunny Sharma with Proclamations from the city of Houston and Harris County. Commissioner James Patterson presented the Proclamation for Fort Bend County and Sugar Land Mayor Pro-Tem Tom Abraham presented the Sugar Land Proclamation. June 11, 2010 was named Sunny Sharma Day in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Houston and Sugar Land. Former Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace was master of ceremonies. He said that Sharma is someone “who cares deeply about our community, cares deeply about our fellow man, and the person that embodies and epitomizes the Rotary 4-way test.” The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. District 5890 covers the Greater Houston area and includes 63 clubs and over 3000 members.

Missouri City adopts smoking ordinance

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Missouri City Council members not only adopted the proposed $31.2 million fiscal year 2011 general fund budget at their June 21 meeting, they also on first reading adopted a smoking ordinance, changed the order and length of public comments at their meetings and awarded a contract to upgrade traffic signals and street lights. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Missouri City received $634,900 from the federal department of energy to use on projects that will save energy. One of the projects is traffic signal retrofit and street light upgrades with high efficiency LEDs. The signal heads and wiring at FM 1092 and Fifth Street will be upgraded and are estimated to reduce monthly electricity costs by 90 percent and save $1,750 annually. In addition 31 other intersections will also get new energy efficient luminaries installed, and these upgrades are estimated to reduce monthly costs by 80 percent at each location. Background information to council said additional benefits are less maintenance needed and longer bulb life. Council awarded a $94,925 contract to Traf-Tex, Inc. of Houston to do the work. Council also adopted a smoking ordinance on first reading. It will prohibit smoking in enclosed public places and also includes outdoor seating areas of restaurants, youth sports events at city parks and within 15 feet of entrances to public places. Public smoking will not be regulated in bars operating prior to adoption of the ordinance, a small percentage of hotel/motel rooms, certain private and semi-private rooms in nursing homes, designated areas of meeting facilities, retail tobacco stores and tobacco bars and certain stage performances. A violation is punishable by a fine of up to $500 per incident. Council members are expected to approve the ordinance on second reading at their July 6 meeting and it will become effective Oct. 1. Other changes council approved includes allowing citizens who sign up prior to the meeting to speak to council on an agenda item three minutes rather than the current five minutes. The public comments item will also follow presentations and recognitions at the beginning of every meeting.

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Baseball stadium proposed on Imperial/Tract 3 behind NALCO By SESHADRI KUMAR Sugar Land City Council has identified a preferred site near the northeast corner of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A for a minor league baseball stadium. The preferred location is part of the Imperial Redevelopment/Tract 3 site proposed by Johnson Development Corporation, Cherokee Sugar Land LP and the Texas General Land Office. Asked if the proposed site is part of the land abutting Highway 6, from across the airport, City spokesman Doug Adolph said: “It is a preferred site, though the exact location on Johnson’s property is negotiable. It is being referred to as Imperial Redevelopment/Tract 3. The location is just northeast of U.S. 90 and Highway 6. Attached is the image Johnson Development submitted to the city.” (From the sketch, it appears the site is behind NALCO; the existing water tower and Char Building are seen far in the back, facing U.S. 90A. Access

is likely from both U.S. 90A (right on the sketch) and Hwy 6. (bottom on the sketch). The City will now begin a detailed process to confirm the site’s development capabilities and suitability prior to a final decision by City Council that’s expected by the end of the summer. The preferred location for the stadium was made after careful consideration of four site options. An extensive site evaluation ensured the most cost effective and beneficial

site to the community for the future professional minor league baseball stadium. A comparative site analysis reviewed with City Council on June 22 provided an overview of the proposals submitted by interested developers, land purchase options and existing lease agreements held by the City. The stadium is expected to result in nearby commercial development, so the City considered several locations to ensure the greatest quality of

life and economic benefit to the community. Other sites considered were near the intersections of U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard and State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A. Another site that was explored was at U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard where the City leases land from the University of Houston System at Sugar Land. The City submitted a Facility Development Agreement detailing the development of the baseball stadium per the terms of a ground lease with University of Houston System; however, UH formally rejected the FDA to develop the stadium. The City remains committed to selecting a final site that minimizes and/or eliminates any adverse impact to residents with respect to traffic, noise and safety. Protecting the quality of life for the residents of Sugar Land will be a critical component in the due diligence performed over the next 60 days and in the final site determination.

Matt O’Brien heads Sugar Land’s baseball team Opening Day Partners (ODP) has taken its first step in building the baseball franchise in Sugar Land, by naming Matt O’Brien as president. ODP is the parent company of Sugar Land’s new minor league baseball team that will play its inaugural game in 2012. O’Brien, an experienced minor league baseball operator, has worked in the industry for 18 years and has already opened highly successful franchises on Long Island and in York, PA. O’Brien, who is currently general manager of the York Revolution, a team also owned and operated by ODP, will spend time in Sugar Land this summer and he and his family will move there immediately following the conclusion of the current baseball season. He will build the front office staff, oversee its performance and will be the team’s

Name the primary repTeam Conresentative test that will in the comlaunch next munity. month givJon Danos, ing the Sugar President of Land comOpening Day munity the Partners, opportunity said “Matt to create an is known in identity for the industry its new ballfor his abilclub. ity to build The cona franchise test will be from the beconducted ginning, for online, and his quality the winwork, and his ner will be deep connecawarded two tion to comO’Brien lifetime seamunity. He son tickets. is a proven Danos also announced leader and we couldn’t be more proud of him for earn- that the team will be opening ing the opportunity to lead a a sales and marketing office front office team in what will in August. This office will include be one of the finest minor league baseball operations in retail space and be located at 16160 City Walk, Sugar the country.” In related news, ODP will Land Town Square. O’Brien began his minor soon announce details on a

league baseball career in 1993 with the Kane County Cougars, located in the suburbs of Chicago. In 1999, he led the creation of the Long Island Ducks and, prior to his work with the Revolution, he was “General Manager of the Year” with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League. “Minor league baseball is in my blood and while I have had excellent career opportunities in the industry, none of them will be quite like this,” said O’Brien. “I’ve been following the ballpark developments very closely and the Sugar Land community can expect a team they will be proud to call their own.” The Sugar Land team will become a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, one of the premier minor leagues in the United States.

The City of Sugar Land will host its 25th annual Red White and Bluefest, billed as Fort Bend County’s largest Fourth of July celebration, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Oyster Creek Park, 4033 State Highway 6 South. The evening kicks off with classic patriotic songs performed by Rumble Seat Four Barbershop Quartet, followed by Tropicrew, a band sure to get the crowd up and moving with their tropical rhythm grooves. Closing the evening will be Houston’s premier party band, Fried Ice Cream, a group that

blends the rich musical heritage of the Texas Gulf Coast with a unique performance style resulting in a dynamic sound and visual artistry. Sugar Land residents and 106.9 The Point DJ’s Michele Fisher and Dain Craig will emcee the patriotic celebration. There will be plenty of things for families to do with their very own children’s stage. Programmed with Bollywoodstyle dancing from Rhythm India and Tai-Chi from the Fort Bend Chinese American Association groups, the children’s stage will also feature a family comedy show, clown acts

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Sugar Land hosts county’s largest July 4th celebration and a grand finale magic show. America’s first flag creator, Betsy Ross, and good ol’ Uncle

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The next Fort Bend American Business Women’s Association dinner meeting, featuring Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella, is scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sugar Creek Country Club, 420 Sugar Creek Blvd, Sugar Land. Guests welcome. Networking begins at 6, dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bring your business cards. R.S.V.P. Hotline (281) 319-9995. More information available at www.abwafortbend.org.

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Friends of First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway at Grants Lake, Sugar Land, will hold their monthly bargain book sale Sat. July 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. GOOD CONDITION ONLY books, CD’s, DVD’s (no mags/encyclopedias) may be donated during regular library hours or at the sale and are tax deductible. Children’s items are especially needed. 281-416-0936.

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Come see this enchanting family adventure in AwardWinning Fort Bend Theatre’s production of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians to be performed July 8th – 22nd Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at 2815 N. Main St in Stafford. Watch Pongo and Perdita and the rest of the Dalmatians escape the clutches of the evil Cruella De Vil and learn the true value of family. Tickets are on sale now on the FBT website www.fortbendtheatre.com and are only $8! For more information, call 281-208-3333.

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Stafford euthanizes stray cat, kittens; Animal rescuer saddened

Fort Bend Democrats crats from Fort Bend were

Don Bankston, left, was re-elected at the recent Texas Democratic Party Convention to serve as State Democratic Party Executive Committeeman; Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chairman Steve Brown (center) was elected to the state party’s Chair Executive Committee; and Skip Belt was elected to the Rules Committee. They were among eight Democrats from Fort Bend County elected to serve on Texas Democratic Party committees. “I can’t express how impressed I am that so many Demo-

elected to leadership positions within the party,” said Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chairman Steve Brown, who himself was elected to the state party chair’s executive committee. Harrison Gregg Jr., who is running for judge in County Court-at-Law No. 2, was elected state Senate Dist. 17 Convention Permanent Chair. Charles Meisgeier was elected to the Platform Committee. Don Payne was elected to the Platform Committee; and Fredricka Allen, who is running for 240th District Court judge, was elected to the Nominations Committee. Also, Fort Bend County Democratic Party Treasurer Farhan Shamsi was elected treasurer of the Asian American Democrats.

tact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-275-2885 or visit www.sugarlandtx. gov. Meadows Place Sparking up the special day in Meadows Place, when America celebrates its birthday, will be Texas State Rep. Charlie Howard, who will be joined by U.S. Congressman Pete Olson as they lead the city’s annual 4th of July parade. The two elected officials will help kick-off the celebration on Sunday, July 4th starting at 1 p.m. City officials will follow the lead of the special dignitaries in the line-up of what Mayor Charles Jessup calls “the best hometown parade in Texas,” which is held annually in the city. Other festive entries will be part of the parade that will set the stage for a fun filled day in celebration of Independence Day along with millions across the U.S. “We’re also going to have a spectacular air flyover,” said Mayor Jessup, which will be part of a military static display. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281983-2935 or visit www.cityofmeadowsplace.org. Missouri City Missouri City will hold its

July 4th Celebration at Buffalo Run Park. The fun begins at 7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. The event will feature The Flippenout Trampoline Show, Music, free children’s attractions and amusements, food and family Fun. Stafford Stafford will hold its celebrations on Saturday, July 3, and the parade begins at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Complex on Staffordshire, then right on First Street, right on Present Street, right on War Admiral, left on Bold Ruler, right on Ruffian, right on Constitution, and ends at the Civic Center in the Municipal Complex. Following the Parade, presentation of Parade Winners and cake reception for Parade Marshal – The Stafford Historical Society 7:30 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Food and Drink Booths sponsored by non-profit organizations. Free - Carnival rides sponsored by the City of Stafford, free hay ride, sponsored by the City of Stafford, 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. and free - Street dance with music by the Johnny Cruz Band & Thibodeaux Cajun Band; Free – Freedom Rings Concert performed by the Fort Bend Symphony at the Stafford Centre Theatre, Sunday, July 4, 5 p.m.

July 4th From page 1 pearance as they stroll through the park paying homage to America’s classic historical figures. But the fun doesn’t end there. In addition to dual stages and strolling characters, there will be plenty of bounce houses, water slides, face painting and much more -- all free of charge. Entertainment, activities and parking are all free for the community. “Our goal for all City events is to provide exceptional entertainment for our residents free of charge,” said Teresa Preza, event production manager. “This event is an opportunity for family and friends to enjoy an eventful evening and celebrate America’s independence.” A variety of local food vendors will sell BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, funnel cakes and much more. Avoid traffic by utilizing the shuttle service from Mercer Stadium, 16403 Lexington Blvd., which will run from 4:30-11 p.m. If conditions permit, parking will also be available on the easement at Oyster Creek Park. For more information, con-

one incident that occurred and I don’t want it to continue. I want the animals to be given a chance of being adopted. I just don’t want this to happen again.” The animal rescue activist also said she’s “able to place just about all the animals we pick up from animal control in the various towns in Fort Bend. We also work with an animal rescue group out of Massachusetts. A lot of our dogs are adopted by people in the northeastern states because they have a shortage of dogs.” How Rode got into animal rescue was through a landscape maintenance business she and her husband started in the 1980s when the lights went out in Houston and home foreclosures were epidemic. “People were just leaving their animals behind and we just got started that way. We started with Adopt a Cat and did cats only, and then joined Hope and did cats and dogs.” With all that experience, Rode then started her own rescue group.

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she doesn’t “know if Stafford animal control picked the cat up or somebody turned it in.” What she does know are the animal control folks in Stafford and other Fort Bend towns. “I usually check in with them to ask if they have anything (any animals). If they do, I go take photos of the animals and send them to other rescue groups to see if they’ll help place them.” She also said, “Stafford has always been real good about calling me and saying ‘hey, can you help with this’ or whatever. I had somebody who was going to take this mama cat, which is why I’m so disappointed. “We understand that often kittens don’t make it but at least give the mom a chance at a good life. I just think the animal control officer’s excuse of not having the time to call me was very poor. Heretofore, he has called and they are usually very good about keeping an animal over the three-day period. “Overall, I think they do a very good job. It’s just this

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and advised they had picked this cat up at a business off Murphy Road (in Stafford). The cat was obviously sick and pregnant. A Sugar Land animal control officer, Krahn said, called Stafford to come pick up the cat, which Stafford did and took it to an animal control facility Stafford shares with Missouri City. “On Thursday, June 24, the cat gave birth to a litter of four kittens,” Krahn said, and reported that two kittens were stillborn and the other two premature. “The Stafford humane officer, after conferring with the Missouri City humane officers decided to euthanize the cat and premature kittens because at times the cat would be very lethargic and at times extremely aggressive. The remains of this cat will be tested for rabies,” the chief said. He also said the humane officers noticed the cat was panting in its cage on Monday and did not consult a veterinarian before deciding to euthanize. Rode said the mama cat was found in a humane trap and

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By BARBARA FULENWIDER An animal rights activist who lives in Sugar Land is very disappointed with Stafford animal control officers who euthanized a mama cat and her two kittens after the activist had found a home for the cat. Sharon Rode, who has been rescuing animals for 20 years in Fort Bend County and started her own rescue group, Save Our Strays Fort Bend, let newspapers that cover towns in east Fort Bend know via e-mail that there was an “unnecessary euthanasia of mom and newborn kittens this week.” She also wrote, “They were killed by the animal control officers after a two-day hold.” She faults the animal control officer, “who knows me and has my phone number but claims he had no time to call me. It probably took longer to euthanize them than to make a phone call.” Stafford Police Chief Bonny Krahn said that on Monday, June 21, “a citizen dropped off a cat at the Sugar Land Animal Control Center

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Park & Ride Service to Medical Center Fort Bend County elected officials and representatives from the Houston – Galveston Area Council and Fort Bend Transit officially kickoff the new Fort Bend County Express Park & Ride Service on June 28. The Fort Bend County Express will serve residents traveling to the Texas Medical Center including stops at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with convenient service in the morning, midday and afternoon. The Fort Bend County Express has strategically located Park and Ride centers in Sugar Land and Rosenberg with destinations to the Texas Medical Center. Passengers can access the service at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg, the University of Houston Sugar Land Campus, and at the First Colony Mall AMC Theatre parking lot. Schedules are available on the Fort Bend County website (www.co.fort-bend.tx.us). County Judge Bob Hebert stated, “This convenient Park and Ride service will undoubtedly benefit employees of the

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Opinion The View from Sugar Land

Polling the people By RUSSELL C. JONES From time to time it is useful to review some of the major opinion polls to see how others feel about the same issues which we are passionate about. Last week saw the publication of several polls of the American people which, on the one hand encourage the suggestion that the nation’s citizens, if not their leaders, understand the right path for the nation, but on the other hand raise concerns about their willingness to keep themselves educated about national issues. In the first poll, Gallup reported that 42% of Americans describe themselves as conservatives, 35% as moderates and 20% as liberals. The number of conservatives is up a fraction from 2009, and the number of self-described liberals is down slightly. What is unpolled is the question of what these terms means to each of the poll participants. Clearly some respondents do not know what these terms mean in an objective sense, or, just as likely, do not understand the positions of the parties. In today’s political scene, it is hard to imagine that anyone can call himself both a liberal and a Republican; yet 3% of selfdescribed Republicans did exactly that. While 19% of Democrats described themselves as conservative, it is likely that few of those would support the position of the national Democrat party on the economic issues of the past year if they actu-

Jones ally understood the party’s position. Moderates are still in the position of managing the balance of power between the parties, if they just had a vehicle–and a passion– for speaking up and taking control. Lacking both, moderates will continue to bounce between the parties, able only to vote against the more extreme of the candidates and positions on issues of the two major parties. In a poll taken by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News, Americans reported eroding confidence in Obama, with respondents disapproving both his general performance and his handling of the economy by several percentage points. A larger percentage disapprove of his handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. A slight advantage goes to the Republicans on the question of which party Americans would rather see win Congress in November. Some 45% said they would like to see a Republican controlled Congress as the outcome of the 2010 midterm elec-

tions, compared with 43% who said they preferred control to remain in Democrat hands. According to the Journal, the numbers have been trending toward the Republicans. In November 2008, the public preferred a Democrat Congress by a 12-point, 48%-36% margin. By January 2010, the parties tied at 41%. Now, the Republicans are ahead. One political insider questions whether the Republicans should even want to win Congress this year. With Obama in office for two more years, they would be unable to accomplish any part of their own agenda, while taking the blame for hamstringing Obama’s program of hope and change. That insider believes the Republicans can accomplish just as much by coming up short on majorities in Congress without taking heat for the absence of any successes. The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday showed a greater dissatisfaction with Obama’s performance, with 54% disapproving and 45% approving. Included in those numbers were 40% who strongly disapprove and only 25% who strongly approve. In Texas, Perry led in the race for governor among likely voters with 48% to White’s 40%.

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: Paved Paradise By JANICE SCANLAN This line keeps going through my head “... paved paradise to put up a parking lot.” Now what has me going on parking lots? Am I listening to old Joni Mitchell songs? Only in my head. This all came about from a press release on the concept for the Missouri City Community Center at Quail Valley Park. In the second or third sentence the release tells us the community center will require a 500 car parking lot. So that got me thinking, how big is a 500 car parking lot? If you use current architectural standards, it’s 3.20 acres or more than two football fields. That’s a lot of concrete. The National Golf Foundation called for a 325-car lot – which included revamping the current eyesore and paving where the swimming pool and putting green used to be. A 325-car lot would cover events of 150 people or so, where the 500 lot would handle events of 250 . . . that could be five 50-person events, ten 25-person events or a large event at 250. And yes, I know people are playing golf. I haven’t seen the overflow lot used that much . . . and don’t recall see-

Scanlan ing it even close to filled. I know about 250 person business and civic events . . .I chaired the largest luncheon event the Greater Houston Partnership put on in 2007 (248 people) . . . it was cosponsored by the American Marketing Association. The speaker was John Hofmeister, who at the time, was President and CEO of Shell USA. Hofmeister’s speech was a barn burner; and he, in fact, took it on the road throughout the U.S. Do we have many events of this size or star power in Fort Bend County? And how often do they occur? What’s the competition? Are we trying to take on the Stafford Centre, the Marriott, local country clubs or what?

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What is a realistic niche for a Missouri City Community Center? We do need a facility more geared for business and social events, but what size would be competitive and used often enough to justify a 500-car parking lot? The architects for the Community Center and the Recreation Center both seem very capable. But if we come up with a facility that doesn’t match the market, no amount of good work will overcome. The real mind whopper is the food service part. I think a snack bar with food and beverage is necessary for the golf operation, but do we need a full-service food operation? Would a facility equipped for caterers with a snack bar suffice? The catering option supports local business, provides choice, and ensures a variety of themes and budgets can be accommodated. It reduces overhead. That’s not to mention that we only have twolane roads to this facility. But that is minor if we don’t have a viable market. I know what marketing acumen it took to fill the Hofmeister event—done by marketing professionals at the top of their game. I also know what it took to get 238 people into Quail Valley for the April Backyard Garden Tour because I chaired that tour and handled that marketing as well. My question is do we have a realistic market defined? I don’t want to be the proud owner of an unused 500-car parking lot. Write janicescanlan@ earthlink.net

Catch 22: Electronic Medical Records By JOANNIE PARR For years now, politicians and other “experts” have been telling us how going to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and e-prescribing (e-Rx) would improve health care for everyone in America. They present this as being an almost perfect medical utopia. In June, my programmer and I attended an EMR/e-Rx meeting put on by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). Our goal was to learn what we would need to do to get our office in compliance with the upcoming Federal mandates. Instead, I learned something very different. While every doctor must inform you of your healthcare privacy rights and how he or she will protect your rights under HIPAA, this nationwide EMR/e-Rx system is intentionally designed to cut through all of your privacy rights for the benefit of --- well, I’m not exactly sure. Clearly the entire insurance industry wants instant access to everything about you. They are looking for any excuse they can find to deny payment for your health care services. And remember Sarah Palin saying the “Reformed” Health Care laws would have “death panels”? As I sat in this meeting for two and a half days, I began to develop a disconcerting understanding about how this could work. There are two businesses in the United States which have received the Federal contracts to certify that electronic medical data systems meet Federal requirements. For e-Rx, it is a company called SureScripts, and for EMR, it is an organization called CCHIT. The remainder of this article is about e-Rx. Understanding how the e-Rx system seems to be designed to work will help you better understand the long term Federal goals for EMRs, which I will cover in my next article and which currently are mandated to start in 2015. As I talked to the vendors at this conference, I was told that SureScripts will not certify a program unless it is designed to send all electronic prescription information directly to SureScripts, and SureScripts will handle it from there. Your personal physician would no longer be talking directly to your pharmacist.

Parr SureScripts becomes the “middle man” controlling communication between your doctor and your pharmacist. When your physician sends an e-Rx to SureScripts, SureScripts first checks “the system” to be sure your doctor knows what he or she is doing. I do not yet know exactly what “the system” means, but somehow “the system” has your personal information about your insurance, all your other medications, and all your drug allergies. “The system” will make sure your doctor isn’t giving you something you should not have, and if “the system” thinks your doctor has made a mistake, it will notify your doctor. “The system” also will check with your drug insurance plan to be sure the e-Rx is on your insurance company’s “approved” list. If not, that will also be sent back to your doctor. Only after “the system” approves the e-Rx , will it be sent on to your pharmacist. I am told that all of this can happen in a matter of seconds. What I have yet to learn is how all of that could happen so fast without SureScripts maintaining a comprehensive database on every person in the United States of America. When I learned about how this e-Rx system is really designed to work, my immediate reaction to one e-Rx vendor’s sales pitch was “The American Public isn’t being told the truth about this. They have no idea that their medical privacy is being so compromised!” The vendor didn’t seem to think this was a concern. But is it really the Federal Government’s business to know how often you renew each of your medications? Or for that matter, is it really the Federal Government’s business to know the

names of every man in America taking viagra? How can your doctor protect your privacy if someone else is maintaining this kind of information? Another concern is the ownership of SureScripts. According to the SureScripts website, “Surescripts is privately owned by the founders of Surescripts and RxHub: NACDS and NCPA own 50 percent with the balance split evenly between CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions.” NACDS is the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and NCPA is the National Community Pharmacists Association. The politics of some of the key figures in each of these groups would be a term paper in itself, but clearly there is a very comfortable relationship between several of them and the Federal Government. And there is still another possible e-Rx Catch 22 for you and your doctors to think about. Medicare is telling doctors that if they will start using e-Rx in 2010, and write as few as 25 prescriptions electronically this year, they will get a 2% Medicare bonus check. Since we are only being paid 65% of our cost of caring for Medicare patients, that appeared reasonable to consider, or so I first thought. Yes, there seems to be a possible catch with this as well. My programmer has been told by one e-Rx salesperson that as soon as we do those 25 electronic prescriptions, “the system” will notify all the pharmacies in a 50-mile radius of our office that all future prescription renewals with our office must be done through the e-Rx system. This would include all prescriptions for everyone below the age of 65. Hmmm......then again, maybe it’s not so reasonable after all. Dr. Thomas Parr, an orthopedic surgeon in Sugar Land, can be reached at 281-4917111. Dr. Parr and his wife, Joannie, have been a team for well over 40 years. She has a BS Degree in Business and Finance and a Masters Degree in Federal Tax Law and has worked in the Medical accounting industry for more than 20 years. Visit www.tomparrmd.net for more information.

Texas Straight Talk The military can waste money too By RON PAUL This past week various news events once again made it abundantly clear that our foreign policy is an abject failure. Unfortunately, in spite of this the administration is determined to stay on this destructive course, despite any past promises to change it. For Afghanistan especially, if ever there was an opportunity to admit shortcomings and change strategies along with leaders, this past week was it. There really is nothing for us to win in Afghanistan. Our mission has morphed from apprehending those who attacked us, to apprehending those who threaten or dislike us for invading their country, to remaking an entire political system and even a culture. I remain highly skeptical that, as foreign occupiers, we can ever impose western-style democracy on another country. Our troops have debilitating restrictions on defending themselves against enemies, which are so often indistinguishable from civilians. They also face dire setbacks in winning hearts and minds when innocents are mistakenly harmed, which happens all the time. We can never make friends this way; the tactic never works. This is an expensive, bloody, endless exercise in futility. Not everyone is willing to admit this just yet. But every second they spend in denial has real costs in lives and

Paul livelihoods. Many of us can agree on one thing, however. Our military spending in general has grown way out of control. This is largely because fiscal accountability in military budgeting is seen, by many, as weak on defense. This is absolutely wrong and a dangerous way to think. It is certainly possible for the military to waste money, or to spend money counterproductively, and indeed it has. But out of political correctness, the military has been getting blank checks from the administrations and Congress for far too long. It is important to defend our soil, but let us defend our own soil instead of defending Europe’s soil. Our willingness to defend Europe enables their lavish social spending at our expense, while they criti-

cize our model of capitalism. It is time they allocated the money for their own defense. The same goes for Korea, Japan and other countries like Egypt and Israel. It is also important that while our troops are in combat, our soldiers have what they need to do the best they can, even if we disagree with why they are there. It is an embarrassment that some soldiers and families have had to buy body armor at their own expense when billions are awarded to politically wellconnected defense contractors for weapon systems that don’t work, are over-budget, past deadline. This is the kind of waste that needs to end. I firmly believe that there is enough waste in the military budget that we can both save money overall and at the same time be safer. Of course, the obvious way to save money and be safer is to stop meddling in the affairs of foreign countries and just bring our troops home. This will happen eventually if our empire, like every other fallen empire, insists on spending itself into collapse. If we want to avoid this, we must look into ways to bring our costs under control. Military budgets must be on the chopping block along with everything else. (Ron Paul represents the 14th Congressional District in Texas.)

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FILM REVIEW: KNIGHT AND DAY Tom Cruise is back; not sure that he ever left, but this will be a very successful action movie and Tom looks good in it. He’s smiling and charming during most of the movie and has a tongue-in-cheek humor that is the basis to his secret agent character. The audience sees a lot of his teeth because he literally is smiling and laughing the whole time. Except when he’s shot, but he laughs and/ or smiles when he shoots others. And he shoots or snaps the necks of many. He has the gun-handling skills of Jack Bauer (apologies to Kiefer), the cunning of Jason Bourne, the karate moves of Bryan “Taken” Mills, and the cool of James Bond. But none of those guys were as happy and cheerful while killing in the line of duty as Cruise’s Roy Miller. And I can assure you that none of those heroes had a better love interest than the lovely Ms. Cameron Diaz who is almost as beautiful as Monique H. Diaz as June Haven is the everyday person on her way home for her sister’s wedding when she becomes innocently entangled in the shenanigans of Agent Roy Miller. They first “meet” in a Wichita, Kansas airport and then board a mysterious flight that has only a handful of passengers and small

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crew. The death and destruction caused by Roy on that plane caused great laughter and glee by my audience and me. Those plane scenes are epic. The first twenty minutes of this film is simply hilarious and enormously fun. If Director James Mangold and Screenwriter Patrick O’Neill could have held that excellence throughout, this would have been a great movie. But that’s too hard. I never lost interest even though Roy took June “off the grid” to a remote island and peaceful fishing, not to worry though, as soon there would be yet another bad guy swooping down on them with bombs and such. Diaz is the perfect partner for Cruise and their chemistry had all the right compounds. She might have

begun the journey as innocent and meek, but her character’s skills as a mechanic who restores old cars kicks in and creates an energy that helps carry the film. Other noteworthy cast members are Peter “An Education” Sarsgaard, Viola “Doubt” Davis, and Paul “Little Miss Sunshine” Dano as the wacky inventor of the zephyr - “the first perpetual energy source since the sun.” One might notice that the tiny battery (the zephyr) was a classic example of a Hitchcockian MacGuffin. Flashback to other MacGuffins: the ring in “Rear Window” and the forty thousand in cash in “Psycho.” So let’s review this situation: Tom Cruise is a “rogue” secret agent who smiles and kills people, and Cameron Diaz plays a beautiful car

AUTOMOBILE: KIA FORTE By BARBARA FULENWIDER The Kia Forte sedan was a nice surprise. It’s a peppy compact that delivers a comfortable ride and has some style about it. The Kia Forte comes in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. It has crisp lines, sweptback headlamps and a sleek profile. The sportier SX trim offers a more athletic profile with 17-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. The Forte will seat up to five passengers and provides torsional stiffness for better handling. Specially tuned suspension adjusts for responsive handling on curves. Road and wind noise aren’t noticeable even at highway speeds and there’s no vibration or harshness. The Forte is a front-wheel drive unibody frame that uses independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and a stabilizer bar and a torsion beam rear suspension with struts and coil springs. An engine-speed –sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system adds more precise handling by providing the most advantageous amount of assist for various road conditions. The SX model gets a chassis with a firmer feel and responsiveness. It also has larger front brakes. The Forte’s cabin has 96.8 cubic feet of passenger volume, which Kia says is class leading. The front seat passengers get 40 inches of headroom and 43.3 inches of legroom and rear seat passengers have 37.8 inches of headroom and 35 inches of legroom. The trunk has 14.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Kia Forte standard equipment includes cloth seats, six-way adjustable driver’s seat, tilt steering column, rear defroster and dual 12volt power outlets in the center console. The EX and SX models add power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, A/C, map lamps, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls. Options include a sunroof and leather seats. The Forte LX and EX are powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC

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Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • JUNE 30, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Wicks Road, Pct. 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 for Fulbrook, Section 3B Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Pct. 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 David Leyendecker with Clay & Leyendecker Inc. at 281-391-0173 for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: UNKNOWN FATHER and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does) not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of AMOS, ROSALIND; AMOS, CLEO, Petitioner, was filed in the 328TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas on the April 07, 2010 against UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondent(s), numbered 10-DCV179903, and entitled In The Interest of Miracle Marie Paul and Devonte Paul Rice Children. The suit request SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit. The date of birth of the child(ren) who is/ are the subject of the suit: DOB: 07/27/1997 DOB: 11/07/2003 The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship. the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 23rd day of June, 2010. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: KATHRYN DENNIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 1303 TURTLE CREEK DRIVE MISSOURI CITY TX 77459 (281) 437-1600 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Amanda Morales Telephone: 281-238-3282 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26TH day of APRIL 2010 by the 243TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-172632 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL GREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,239.57 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 21STday of MAY 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten o’clock a.m. and Four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -BERTRAM D. TURNER had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIXTEEN (16), IN BLOCK THREE (3) OF QUAIL GREEN, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24, PAGE 12 , OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE PROPERTY) ALSO KNOWN AS 1539 LAZY SPRING DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. BID 10-107 – CONSTRUCTION OF EAST END ANNEX ADDITION A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 10:00AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Rosenberg Annex at 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas 77471. All vendors are encouraged to attend. Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Pink Taylor Run Road, Pct. 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26TH day of APRIL 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-171691 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,400.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1OTH day of MAY 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten o’clock a.m. and Four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -DWIGHT ANDRE SEAN O’ NEAL JONES had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY EIGHT (28), IN BLOCK THREE (3) OF QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION THUNDERBIRD PATIO HOMES, SECTION ONE (1), REPLAT, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 6 , FILM CODE NO. OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2831 BURNING TREE LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable. NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 2ND day of JUNE 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #06-DCV-153069 in favor of the Plaintiff - NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,960.04 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - JULIE MURRAY AND RAYMOND MURRAY, had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTYFIVE(25), IN BLOCK ONE (1) SECTION SEVEN (7) OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ALSO KNOWN AS 16147 APRIL RIDGE DRIVE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS 77083-5279 ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF IN SLIDE NO. 1405/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $152,110.00 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 24TH day of MAY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV175822 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Plaintiff, for the sum of $15,773.05 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - RUSSELL T. KEETON & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT TWENTY SEVEN (27), IN BLOCK FOUR (4) , SECOND PLAT OF CLAYTONS BEND, SECTION TWO (2), ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1120/B AND 1121/A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NO.2320020040270907)

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 13TH day of APRIL 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-176818 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,070.68+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 5TH day of MAY 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten o’clock a.m. and Four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - LUTHER B. BROTHERTON had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIXTY-THREE (63), IN BLOCK THIRTYTHREE (33) OF THAT CERTAIN QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS GLENN LAKES IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS IN BOOK 10, PAGE 1 COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3934 POINT CLEAR DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable.

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 27TH day of APRIL 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV-141605 in favor of the Plaintiff - KINGSBRIDGE PLACE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,699.17 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 25TH day of MAY 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) NATALIE ABAM, had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SEVENTEEN (17), IN BLOCK THREE (3) OF KINGSBRIDGE PLACE, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO. 1183/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE PROPERTY) ALSO KNOWN AS 14815 ARMITAGE LANE, SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TEXAS 77478 ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $174,250.00 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 24TH day of MAY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-158092 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $19,480.11+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - MARIA L. NEBA, AKA MARIA L. NEBA, AKA MARIE L. CARTER, AKA MARIE TILONG had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT NINE (9), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF CHELSEA HARBOR, SECTION TWO-A (2A), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2453/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NO. 2221020020090907)

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 24TH day of MAY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV170228 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,423.62+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - JEROME H. ELLIS & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK FIFTEEN (15) IN BRIARGATE, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION OF 25.7325 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN LAFAYETTE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 280, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN ON SUBDIVISION PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 3, PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NO. 2150020150300907)

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 24TH day of MAY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV-170521 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #23, Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,416.32 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - ROSEMARY OBDEUS & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT FIVE (5), IN BLOCK FOUR (4) OF TEAL RUN, SECTION FIVE (5), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040105 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NO. 2935050040050/2935050040050907)

ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $84,810.00 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 27TH day of MAY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-157399 in favor of the Plaintiff - NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,851.36 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 2ND day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - EDITH D. MITCHELL, had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF SECTION SIX (6), OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF IN SLIDE NO. 1302/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $315,250.00

ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $112,920.00

Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m.

Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT FORTY ONE (41), IN BLOCK FOUR (4) SECTION EIGHT (8) OF WINFIELD LAKES, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050243 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 8944080040410907) ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $154,770.00 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $332,500.00 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $170,670.00 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 24TH day of MAY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-174639 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Plaintiff, for the sum of $31,460.17 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - EARL E. FOWLER & ET ALhad of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT TWENTY ONE (21), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF CROSSING COVE AT RIVERSTONE, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040012 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 2751010010210907) ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $424,950.00 Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, TX77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the clerk of the COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO 4 of HARRIS County, Texas on 4-30-10, in cause numbered 953372701 styled ACTION GYPSUM SUPPLY LP vs. TLM BUILDERS, INC ET AL, in which a judgment was rendered on MARCH 17,2010 in favor of ACTION GYPSUM SUPPLY, L.P. for the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS AND SEVENTY SIX CENTS ($37260.76); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on JUNE 10, 2010 and will on JULY 6 ,2010Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest NEW LIFE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH to and in the following described Real Property 0280 J LAFAYETTE, ACRES 4.4226, UNRESTRICTED RESERVE “A”, BLOCK 1, NEW LIFE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH , ALSO KNOWN AS : 7900 W . FUQUA DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of ACTION GYPSUM SUPPLY, LP, Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JULY 6 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TROY NEHLS Pct. 4 Constable Fort Bend County

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of an Order of Sale dated APRIL 22, 2010 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the COUNTY COURT AT LAW 2 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, OF THE HIGHLANDS plaintiff, and against MOHAMMAD IQBAL, defendant, in Cause No. 07-CCV-033178 for the sum of FOURTHOUSAND-FOUR-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE AND 92/100’s ($4485.92), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 17TH day of MAY, 2010, at 11:00 Am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of Mohammad Iqbal, defendant(s), to-wit: LOT THIRTY –SEVEN (37), IN BLOCK THREE (3), OF THE HIGHLANDS, SECTION TWO (2) AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 25, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2507 PLANTERS ROW, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478. and on JULY 6, 2010, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at the north entrance of the Fort Bend County Courthouse, in Fort Bend County, Texas, I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of IQBAL, MOHAMMAD, defendant, in and to said property. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX. 77469 DATE: TIME: BY:

JULY 6, 2010 APPROX. 10:00 AM SERGEANT M. KUTACH

Troy E. Nehls Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on APRIL 12, 2010 in cause numbered 08-DCV167462 styled FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. NASIR MERCHANT., in which a judgment was rendered on MAR, 18, 2009 in favor of FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC, for the sum of FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS (5716.94) Dollars; plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on MAY 4, 2010 and will on JULY 6, 2010, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Rights, Title, and Interest of NASIR MERCHANT in the following described Real Property LOT TWELVE (12)IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF PLANTATION BEND, SECTION THREE-C(3-C) AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO S 1540/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, SUCH PROPERTY HAVING A COMMON ADDRESS OF 2431 PLANTATION BEND DR., SUGAR LAND , TEXAS 77478 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JULY 6, 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M KUTACH

Troy E. Nehls Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 309TH District Court of HARRIS County, Texas on MAY 12 , 2010 in cause numbered 2003-42799 styled IN THE INTEREST OF ANNAISSA FLORES A MINOR CHILD.., in which a judgment was rendered on AUG, 13, 2004 in favor of JUDITH ANN RITTS, for the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY NINE DOLLARS AND TWENTY FOUR CENTS (20639.24)Dollars; plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on MAY 25, 2010 and will on JULY 6, 2010, Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Rights, Title, and Interest of ISSA YIDHARA SANCHEZ in the following described Real Property LOT EIGHTEEN (18)IN BLOCK TEN (10) OF LAKEFIELD SECTION ONE, (1), ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 34,PAGE 9 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, SUCH PROPERTY HAVING A COMMON ADDRESS OF 4502 ALAMO AVENUE , SUGAR LAND , TEXAS 77479 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of JUDITH ANN RITTS., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: JULY 6, 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M KUTACH

Troy E. Nehls Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26TH day of APRIL 2010 by the HONORABLE COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW 1 OF FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-CCV035381 in favor of the Plaintiff - WAUSON & ASSOCIATES P.C., Plaintiff, for the sum of $22,441.73 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 7TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 6TH day of JULY, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten o’clock a.m. and Four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -GERALD HARDEMAN had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 3.064 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE DAVID BRIGHT LEAGUE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 13, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FROM QUAIL VALLEY TWELVE OAKS ESTATES, LTD TO GERALD HARDEMAN DATED JUNE 7, 2004 AND RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 2004068702 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS THEREOF: A TRACT OR PARCEL CONTAINING 1.1820 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLEKR’S FILE NO. 2007083498 AND TRACTS CONTAINING 0.1662 ACRE, 0.1198 ACRE AND 0.1637 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED IN ON EXHIBITS ACCOMPANYING A DEED UNDER FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. 2006146133. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73 Deputy Constable.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). Q10-104 – INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 for River Forest Estates, Section 1, Replat No. 1, Pct. 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 Mary Villareal with The Interfield Group at 713-780-0909 for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sienna Village of Shipman’s Landing, Section 25 Partial Replat No. 1 and Sienna Village of Shipman’s Landing, Section 2B, Pct. 1. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 for Fulbrook, Section 3B Replat of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 1, Pct. 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 David Leyendecker with Clay & Leyendecker Inc. at 281-391-0173 for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). Q10-108 – DESIGN BUILD JUVENILE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. BID 10-109 – CITY OF KENDLETON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 10:00AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Rosenberg Annex at 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Texas 77471. All vendors are encouraged to attend. Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

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First robotic colorectal cancer surgery performed at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

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Community news Hundreds turn out to enjoy Juneteenth festivities in Missouri City

From hitting the links to touching a historic tree, hundreds braved the heat to enjoy the Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation’s 8th annual week-long celebration of cultural diversity. The commemoration teed off on June 14 with a golf tournament at the Quail Valley Golf Course as part of the organization’s fund-raising efforts toward college scholarships for deserving high school students. Younger students had their day in the sun during the Annual Dramatization and Pic-

nic at Freedom Tree Park and Community Park on June 17. The youngsters watched a powerful historical performance at Freedom Tree Park and afterward, each one had a chance to touch the centuriesold Oak. (See picture above) Then it was off for some fun at Community Park where they played and munched on a picnic of hotdogs and chips. A new Community Health Awareness Exhibit at Covenant Glen United Methodist Church on June 19 included free screenings for participants. Dentists, chiropractors,

fitness centers and hospitals were all represented at the first-time event. Hundreds came out to receive free screenings and advice to help them take proactive measures for their health. Later that evening, people lined Texas Parkway for the annual “Mile of Smiles” Parade. (See below) Dozens of floats, bands and community groups made their way down the roadway, as crowds waved and cheered. Following the parade, the crowd was treated to the annual Festival in Hunters Glen Park.

Dee Koch, Grant Officer for The George Foundation, with staff at the Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center. From left to right: Veronica Felan, Sugar Land Manager Norma Villarreal, Dee Koch and Amber Gonzales. With the help of The George through this generous contri- there is a need for convenient, Foundation, Gulf Coast Re- bution to our life-saving mis- central locations for blood dogional Blood Center has raised sion,” said Kathleen Kuznicki, nors to give back to the com$70,000 from individuals and Director of Development for munity.” The Blood Center is the organizations in Fort Bend The Blood Center. The funds will be applied primary supplier of blood County to benefit their Sugar Land and Katy Neighborhood toward the cost of blood col- components to the hospitals in lection supplies at The Blood Fort Bend County. Donor Centers. In 2009, these hospitals The George Foundation, es- Center’s locations in Sugar tablished in 1945 to benefit the Land and Katy, both located used more than 13,700 pints of blood to help cancer patients, citizens of Fort Bend County, in Fort Bend County. “The success of the match- burn victims and premature awarded a $35,000 grant to The Blood Center, which ing funds campaign shows babies, among others. The Blood Center is the raised $35,000 in matching how important The Blood Center’s Fort Bend locations primary supplier of blood funds from the community. “The George Foundation are,” said Dee Koch, Grant components to more than 170 has made a visible impact in Officer for The George Foun- hospitals and health care facilities in a 26-county Texas Fort Bend and we are pleased dation. “As Fort Bend has grown, Gulf Coast region. to be a part of their efforts

Riverstone plans summer of fun Riverstone families are getting into the patriotic swing of things for a spirited Fourth of July, one of several upcoming events orchestrated by the community’s lifestyle director. “There will be a full day of activities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water on the Fourth of July, with a fishing contest for the kids and a pool party for everyone,” said Melanie Rushe, who has been hosting activities at the Fort Bend community since January. Adding to the fun during the pool party will be a disc jockey and free hot dogs and snow cones.

Wishing all a Happy Fourth of July!

John Healey District Attorney Fort Bend County Happy Independence Day

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Independence Day!

Danny Nguyen At-Large Councilman Missouri City

Allen Owen Mayor Missouri City

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Jerry Wyatt At-Large Councilman Missouri City

Coming in August is a “Kayak Extravaganza,” where residents will be able to explore the many waterways of Riverstone. KO Sailing will bring in kayaks for the resident-only event, slated for Aug. 21. Residents and the public are invited to the Riverstone Heart and Sole 5K, benefitting Second Mile Mission, a Fort Bend-based organization serving those in need. In addition to its food pantry, Second Mile Mission operates the largest clothing closet in Fort Bend County, provides household items for people trying to re-establish a home, gives

financial assistance to those in crisis situations and offers dental and health care to the uninsured. The benefit run will be held in Riverstone Saturday, Sept. 25. For more information, contact Rushe at 281.499.8722. Riverstone is ranked fifth among the 10 top-selling Houston communities by housing consultant Metrostudy, Within Riverstone, residents enjoy a wealth of amenities, such as swimming complexes, tennis courts, hike-and-bike trails, a fishing pier and bark park. Home prices are from the $200,000s to the millions.

Wishing all a Happy Fourth of July!

Andy Meyers Commissioner Pct.3 Fort Bend County

A new destination for fun, food and wine in Sugar Land. Watch this space for more details. Happy Fourth of Happy July! Independence Happy Fourth of Day! July!

Grady Prestage James Patterson Commissioner Commissioner Pct.4 Pct. 2 Fort Bend County Fort Bend County

Rick Miller Chairman Fort Bend GOP

State Rep. Charlie Howard Sugar Land