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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014

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

COUNTY FAIR: Beaver, Ohl & Whitfield

A Welcoming Entry and Garden draws visitors to Sandra & Tom Strohm’s; but even in July, you’ll be cooled by this shade garden when you visit 3815 Panorama. A soft palette of terracotta, mauve, magenta, white and shades of green draw you through the trees and past the jasmine-laced wall.

Ferns, boxwoods, impatiens, dragon-wing begonias and geraniums add charm to a trellis and garden art. Shaded, stacked-stone beds draw the eye . . . cool your senses. Pictured with their granddaughter, the Strohm’s received a plant from Flowers by Adela and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Quail Valley Garden Club, which begins its programs September 11. Visit http://traction. typepad.com/QVGC

Traffic stop yields big cocaine haul The Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force, a Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area initiative composed of local and federal agencies, interdicted a large amount of cocaine on U.S. 59 North. On Tuesday, July 01, while working highway interdiction, the interdiction team conducted a traffic stop of a tractor-trailer rig for a traffic violation on U.S. 59 north at FM 2218 in Rosenberg. During the roadside investigation, the interdiction detective and his K-9 partner, “RIK”, located 48 bundles of cocaine concealed in two suit cases located in the trailer portion of the tractortrailer. Charges are pending further investigation. The cocaine weighed approximately 115.4 pounds with a street value of $1,464,400.

Strike a Pose for Autism

Ready, Set, Cheese! It’s that time of year! Time to smile big and strike a pose for the Many Faces of Autism 2015 Calendar. Interested participants are asked to register and submit their photo to www.hopeforthree.org/calendar-contest-2015. Photo quality should be 300 dpi or higher. Professional photos are not accepted. Deadline for submission is September 12, 2014. This is the fourth edition of the Many Faces of Autism Calendar, which features a compilation of unique and differently-abled children on the autism spectrum. It is published each year to create autism awareness and raise funds for Hope for Three Family Resources program. Calendars are $10 each, tax-deductible and will be ready for distribution October 2014. One calendar cover winner will be chosen and 12 monthly winners. The cover winner will receive a $250 cash award. Pictured are the 2014 July winners, brothers, Finley and Kieran Stilwell of Cypress. For more information on calendar submission, purchasing, or how to get involved with Hope for Three visit: www.hopeforthree.org or call 1-800-317-0787. Hope for Three - Autism Advocates Providing Help and Creating Hope.

All sports have had legendary battles between two athletes, Ali versus Frazier, Larry Bird versus Magic Johnson and then there is Cody Ohl versus Fred Whitfield.

Ohl and Whitfield have both accepted an invitation to match rope at the 2014 Fort Bend County Fair. The match roping between these two gigantic, multi world champion cowboys is set for Wednesday, October 1, 2014.

Eight-time world champion Joe Beaver will be calling the action. All three men have had their share of magical moments in the arena and countless accolades bestowed upon them for their calf roping talents.

Ohl and Whitfield have squared off in a Challenge of Champions match roping at our fair in 2004. Ohl won the bragging rights that night and leads in other matches between the two, but Whitfield edges him out in career Gold Buckles. Whitfield has won 8 world titles to Ohl’s 6. A sick calf in the 9th round of the 2013 National Finals Rodeo robbed Ohl of a Gold Buckle and left fans in disbelief.

“I don’t care if we are pitching washers, when you have those three names involved you don’t want to lose,” says Ohl about competing in the match roping in the county where he grew up. Whitfield is no stranger to Fort Bend County and won the PRCA calf-roping title in 2012 . He says, “It could be the 10th round at the NFR or a game at the carnival we are all

Cody Ohl

Fred Whitfield deo season will have Beaver, going to be going for it.”

The competition is sure Ohl and Whitfield on the road. to be a fan favorite and will As the fair draws closer, we draw a large crowd to the Fort will be spotlighting the travels, Bend County Fair. The Fort wins and journeys of these elite Bend County Fair board and champions. The Fort Bend CINCH jeans will be sponsor- County Fair runs from Sept. 27 ing the match roping known as to Oct. 5. Visit www.fortbendthe CINCH Challenge of the countyfair.com for event schedChampions II. The summer ro- ule and ticket information.

Rosenberg woman sentenced to life for killing three-month-old baby Kelley Lynn Gann pled guilty on Tuesday, June 24, and was sentenced to life without parole for the capital murder of a three-month-old baby girl.

The 32-year-old Rosenberg woman was indicted for causing the death of a child in her care in 2012.

The investigation was conducted by the Rosenberg Police Department under the supervision of Assistant Chief Tracie Dunn, who was a lieutenant at the time. The evidence revealed that Gann was babysitting an infant on October 24, 2012. Shortly before the baby was to be picked up by her mother, Gann called 911 and reported the child was not breathing. Doctors who examined the baby at Oak Bend Medical Center immediately recognized that the infant had sustained multiple skull fractures.

Former Galveston County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Pustilnik, now in private practice, performed an autopsy on the baby, who was three days shy of turning four months old. The autopsy report indicated that the baby died from blunt force trauma to her head and the medical findings indicated multiple impacts to the baby’s head had occurred.

“Many people worked together to get justice for this innocent baby”, said District Attorney John Healey. “The Rosenberg Police Department did an excellent job on this heart-wrenching case.”

Suzy Morton, Chief of the District Attorney’s Office Child Abuse Division, also

all of the individuals that helped bring her killer to justice. We thank them for their genuine empathy and concern for our family during this tragedy.”

Gann was prosecuted in the 434th District court before Presiding Judge James H. Shoemake. Capital Murder of a Child Under 10 years of age carries a sentence of Life without parole or the death penalty.

Assistant District Attorneys Suzy Morton and Lisa P. Gann Gregg prosecuted Gann. Both praised the individuals in- say it is one of the most horvolved in the investigation. rific cases either of them has “Lead detective John Rivera ever encountered. Attorney and all of the detectives who Cary M. Faden represented worked the case are to be the defendant. commended, as is Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Lieutenant James Fontenot, who was inA Fort Bend County “No – Restrumental in the successful fusal” Driving While Intoxicated outcome of the case. ProsTask Force operated over July 4 ecutors Lisa Gregg and Miand 5. During the operation, ofchael Hartman worked with ficers made 41 DWI arrests. Of the detectives throughout the those arrests, 33 suspects coninvestigation to secure an arsented to having a blood specirest warrant for the perpetrator men taken. Eight suspects refused of this brutal crime as soon as to give a blood sample and were possible,” said Morton. subsequently served with search “The evidence in the case warrants for their blood, signed by was overwhelming and very local magistrates. Licensed nurses disturbing. We are thankful located at the Rosenberg DPS ofthat the family of this prefice performed the blood draws, cious child did not have to go preventing any strain on nearby through a jury trial,” said Lisa hospital emergency rooms.

Gregg.

“I appreciate that the DepartFollowing Gann’s sentencment of Public Safety continues ing, the baby’s mother said, this task force initiative,” said Dis“Now there is justice for our trict Attorney John Healey. “While baby; there is a tiny bit of clomany were enjoying their holiday sure for our family. A murresponsibly; law enforcement ofderer has been sentenced to ficers, judges and prosecutors were spend the rest of her rotten working late into the night to enlife in prison, where she will sure Fort Bend County residents never have the chance to harm can safely travel on our streets.” another sweet child. We thank

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Texas values of hard work and playing by the rules. Although we in Fort Bend are especially proud of her accomplishments, this proves that Texans all across the state recognize her leadership skills.”

Fredericka Phillips was Phillips, a native Texan, is a elected Vice Chairman of the mother, a lawyer, and a busiTexas Democratic Party at the nesswoman.

She is also an party’s convention in Dallas honors graduate from Lamar last week. Phillips is a memUniversity and South Texas ber of the Fort Bend County College of Law. She looks Democratic Party and presiforward to serving along side dent of the Southwest SuburPhillips State Chairman Gilberto Hiban Texas Democratic Women giant boost toward turning nojosa.

Her term begins imin Sugar Land. She is a long blue,” said Don Bankston, Fort time resident of Sugar Land.

Bend Democratic Party Chair- mediately and runs for four “Having Fredericka Phillips man. “She brings intelligence, years.

During the convention, Don elected as vice-chair of the class, and a fighting spirit to Bankston, Rodney Griffin, state party gives Fort Bend a the job. She believes in the and Susan Bankston were all

Fredericka Phillips elected Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party

three re-elected to their position on the State Democratic Executive Committee.

Fort Bend Democrats also scored well on the prestigious Chairman’s Grassroots awards. Deron Patterson of Sugar Land, Claretna Vaxter of Richmond, Jeff LaBroski of Richmond, Farhan Shamsi of Katy, and Kyle Longhofer of Richmond were all presented with the award. Longhofer was also named ID coordinator of the Texas Voter Expansion Program.

The party’s Fort Bend headquarters at 12999 Murphy Road in Stafford is up and running every day. Visit www.

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NEWS Mike Berezin named Missouri City Chief of Police After a months-long search, Missouri City Councilmembers announced at their July 7 Regular Meeting that former Assistant Chief of Operations Mike Berezin would be sworn in as the City’s new Chief of Police on July 9 at the Public Safety Headquarters.

“Having been with the City for more than 25 years, I consider it an honor to work with my fellow Missouri City employees,” Chief Berezin said.

“Council, for as long as I can remember, has always been supportive of my department, and I’m grateful to serve the City as Police Chief.”

Berezin has been serving as the City’s Interim Police Chief since former Chief Joel Fitzgerald left to serve as the head of the Allentown, Pa., Police Department, in January of this year.

Well-known for his leadership and exemplary service, Berezin was promoted to his

assistant chief position in 2011 and was in command of the Patrol and Criminal Investigation Divisions.

Throughout his tenure with the City, Berezin has endeared himself to the countless citizens he has met while serving to protect the community. He quickly rose the ranks of the Missouri City Police Department, building his way up every rank in the department and climbing “every rung on the ladder,” as he puts it.

Under previous leadership, he has helped the City become ranked one of the top 20 safest cities in Texas by Safe Wise, a company that specializes in security systems; and he helped facilitate the department’s participation in the City’s homeowners’ association outreach program.

Thanking Council for the opportunity to lead Missouri City’s finest, Berezin said: “You’ve always been there to

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Berezin began his law-en- Broussard said. “Chief Berforcement career with the Mis- ezin’s dedication to the safety souri City Police Department of Missouri City residents has in January 1989 as a Patrol never wavered throughout his Officer. He has since served as more than 25 years in the deField Training Officer, Crime partment, and it is inspiring to Scene Investigator, Patrol Ser- see someone as passionate as geant, Patrol Lieutenant and him continue to grow amongst Captain of the Patrol Division. such a wide diversity of City In that position, he oversaw growth, leadership, partnerthe department’s respected ships and technology.”

Berezin is a graduate of the community outreach program through which supervisors are Leadership Command College assigned to attend homeown- at Sam Houston State Univerers’ association meetings and sity in Huntsville, Texas, and collaborate with residents on of the 236th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, crime prevention measures.

In 1990, Berezin was hon- Virginia.

“I am 100 percent looking ored as “Officer of the Year” by the Fort Bend County 100 forward to serving the City as Club; the award was also be- the newest Chief of Police,” stowed on him in 2001 by the Berezin said. “I hope to do 100 Club of Greater Houston. bigger and better things than “It is an honor to work along- anyone in this City has ever side someone as dedicated to seen.”

July 18 Rock-N-Ride concert to kick off Nov. 1 T-Mobile Independence Ride On Nov. 1, a group of about 150 severely injured veterans and caregivers from across the country will descend upon the small city of Wallis, Texas, to participate in the 8th Annual T-Mobile Ed Richards and Francis Smith put the finishing touches Independence Ride. Powered by T-Mobile and coordinated by the on their fence during Summer History Week at the Fort Bend Schlumberger Cycling Club, the event raises funds and awareness County Museum in Richmond. Sign up now for Summer His- for the Independence Fund, a veteran-run, non-profit organization tory Weeks by calling 281-342-6478 or emailing Jessica Avery that assists troops injured during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. at javery@fortbendmuseum.org.

To kick off this year’s T-Mobile Independence Ride and raise The Fort Bend County Museum will be hosting their annual awareness and support for disabled veterans, the Independence Summer History Week this July and August. Children 8-12 years Fund is hosting the Veterans Rock-N-Ride Concert 7-9:30 p.m. old will time travel with the museum and get to dig for artifacts Friday, July 18, at the Sugar Land Town Square Plaza. ESH, a as a junior archeologist, learn to build a cabin and survive on the new six-piece, self-described “Ethno-pop/rock musical beast from frontier of Texas, head out west and pan for gold and so much Los Angeles,” will perform, as will opener Amylee and the 2nd more!

Line, a crowd-favorite from Oklahoma City.

“Our Summer History Camp provides a fun but educational way Concertgoers are encouraged to stroll around the square and for children to learn about American and Texas History through meet the numerous disabled veterans in attendance. Also check engaging hands-on activities and games,” said Jessica Avery, Fort out their high-tech riding equipment, purchased from the proceeds Bend County Museum Education Coordinator. of the race. Rock with our veterans and get ready to ride.

Each day of summer history will feature a morning program Involved since the Wallis event’s beginnings, Ride Director from 9:00 a.m. to noon and afternoon program from 1:00 p.m. to Neil Campbell said, “It’s important to do this ride because in re4:00 p.m. Parent attendance is required for children under 8 years cent years the military has become more and more disconnected old and all day attendees will need to bring a lunch. The museum from the rest of society. This ride welcomes these men and women will offer two summer sessions with the first one beginning July home into the community and is healing for everyone involved.”

15th-18th and August 12th-15th. The cost is $8 per program or The Independence Fund, Inc. (“Indy Fund”) was created $64 for the week for members of the Fort Bend County Museum in 2007 to assist severely injured Veterans in obtaining tools, Association. The cost for nonmembers is $10 per program and therapies and equipment not covered by governmental agencies, $80 per week. For more information please contact Jessica Avery particularly in relation to mobility and quality of life. Since its at 281-342-648 or javery@fortbendmuseum.org inception, the all-volunteer Indy Fund has provided more than $15 million in grants and services to severely injured veterans. .

For further information or to register for the ride, please visit www.wallisride.com. For more information about the July 18 concert or Nov. 1 bike ride, contact 832-607-5156 or imxrunSugar Land Rotary is hosting its annual fundraiser, Fall Classic, ning@gmail.com. on Sept. 13 from 6:30-11 p.m. at Constellation Field, home of the Skeeters. Proceeds from the event will be given back to the community through the many organizations Sugar Land Rotary The Sugar Land Skeeters will host a free Fan Fest and Kevin supports throughout the year.

The evening event features dinner, a live auction, a bid board, Fowler concert to kick off All-Star Festivities on Tuesday, July 15.

The family-friendly event opens at 6 p.m. and fans will have happy hour, tours of the stadium, music, a Rotary prize wheel, field access where they can participate in the Inflatable Zone, and a raffle for a two-year lease on a 2014 Chevy Camaro. contests, and other interactive games before enjoying the concert The event is co-sponsored by Classic Chevrolet.

Private and company sponsorships are still available and are under the stars. Attendees will also have the opportunity to get autographs from Atlantic League All-Stars from 7-8 p.m. Food provided at various levels ranging from $500 to $7,500.

In addition to receiving multiple tickets to the event, sponsors and drink specials will be available throughout the night.

A “Pros vs Joes” whiffle-ball game will allow fans to play on will be included in all advertising and public relations associated the field with All-Stars from the Atlantic League. Fans can sign with the Fall Classic for an entire year.

For sponsorship levels, general information, or to make a dona- up through social media for the chance to play. Details will be posted on the team’s Facebook. tion, visit www.rotaryfallclassic.com.

“We want to kick off All-Star Festivities with a great free famTickets for this event are $100, and with the purchase of two tickets, you will receive one free raffle ticket. These tickets pro- ily event,” said Skeeters General Manager Chris Jones. “From vide the entire night’s entertainment, as well as a chance to win bounce houses and autographs to the Kevin Fowler concert and a new car lease valued at $10,000. Raffle tickets may also be mechanical bull rides, there is something for everyone.”

Texas country music star Kevin Fowler will perform in center purchased separately. Both raffle and admittance tickets can be purchased from any Rotarian or online at the above web address. field beginning at 9:30 p.m. The Amarillo-native has released All of the money raised will benefit the 20+ local, national, five albums and has had four of his songs make it onto the Billand international charities supported by the Sugar Land Rotary board Hot Country Songs Charts over his fourteen-year career.

Foundation. Beneficiaries include the Fort Bend Education Foun- American Idol finalist Sundance Head will be opening for Fowler dation, the Fort Bend Women’s Center, Child Advocates, Boy beginning at 8 p.m.

Select tickets for the July 16 Atlantic League All Star Game Scouts of America, Meals on Wheels, and various scholarship and Home Run Derby are still available and may be purchased and leadership programs.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Bob (Butch) Brown: Basketball to Business

By CAROLYN BROWN CHILDHOOD: In the small town of Versalles, Ohio, on a day in November, 1923, a young couple welcomed their first child into this world.

The selection of his name was carefully considered. Little did they know that one day, a basketball coach would look at him and instantly give him a “nick name” (Butch) that would stay with him for the rest of his life. Their family increased to three sisters, Marjorie, Nancy and Carolyn plus one brother, Ron. Dinner time found all the family together almost every day (a rarity in today’s world). Perhaps it was because Orville and Mabel showed much love to all their children, or, could be that their mother was an excellent cook and eventually became the chief cook at the Greenville East School. It appears that Bob’s father was a natural athlete and at the young age of 19 was approached by a Cincinnati Reds Scout who watched him pitching a game using his “Fork” ball. He went home with a written contract only to have his parents tell him he was not mature enough to leave home at that time. His father became a house painter but, for years, Bob would hear people talk about his dad’s great pitching, especially the “Fork” ball.

TEENAGE YEARS: Before Bob reached 18, his height was 6 feet 6 inches (give or take a few inches).

Therefore, he caught the attention of the coaches. Jack Raudabaugh, (baseball & basketball coach) (who gave Bob his “new name”) and Dwight Salzman (track coach). These two coaches were motivational, never critical, and always encouraging.

Every boy needs extra money and Bob was no exception. The Billy Huber Grocery Store offered him a part time job before school each morning. He opened the store at 7 a.m. and waited on customers. When not busy he would do light janitorial work and also clean fish. When 8 a.m. rolled around it was time to leave for school. His transportation was his own “two feet.”

He earned 75 cents each day. His mother was responsible, early on, for giving him a “love” for the game of basketball. Each week Bob would find a single dime in a jar on a kitchen shelf. This meant he could go to the Lutheran church gym for a “pickup” game of basketball.

AN INTRODUCTION TO GOLF: The Greenville Country Club needed caddies who could carry two golf bags for 18 holes of golf. When he was in the 7th, 8th and 9th grades he would spend every Saturday and Sunday, earning 50 cents per bag and receiving a 50 cent tip at the end of 18 holes.

It was always the same golfers, Charlie & Maxine on Saturday and Guy and Vern on Sundays. When needed he also was a caddy after school.

In high school it was the Teaford Grocery store on weekends and evenings. Mondays were “caddy day” and since Bob had no clubs, Charlie would loan Bob his personal clubs.

COLLEGE DAYS BEGIN: With a basketball scholarship in hand Bob left for Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His freshman year he lived in a “converted” chicken house with two other classmates. Ohio is known for “cold” weather and fortunately they had a “pot belly stove” for heat. Then each day Bob worked at Swing Hall as a waiter At the end of Bob’s first semester in college, the

professor in one of Bob’s classes allowed the students to turn in their term papers as they completed them. Bob turned his in early and the professor returned it to him marked with an “A”. Later a friend was just getting started on his term paper and found out that Bob had received an “A”. The friend looked at it, returned it and nothing else was said. Evidently, the friend had copied Bob’s paper because his returned paper had a big “F” on it with the following comment by the professor: “Sounds like Bob Brown’s report”.

UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU: Brown’s draft notice arrived at the end of his first college semester, delaying his last 3 college years until after WWII. He joined the US Marine Corps and they allowed him to finish his freshman year before he needed to report for duty. June 1943 he reported to San Diego, California Marine Corp Base. After 8 weeks basic training he was allowed 10 days of leave.

The only way home was by train (round trip took 7 of those days) which meant he only had 3 days at home with mom and dad.

“WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY BASKETBALL THIS YEAR?” After leave he was sent to the Marine Corp Air Depot, Camp Miramar, San Diego, California. Soon after his arrival he was asked, along with Harold “Pat” Hintz, to report to Lt. Orlo Eager. Brown and Hintz were on the drill field when their names were called and they were ordered to report to the Gym. (First thought, “What did we do wrong?”) Upon arriving at the Gym they were informed that Lt. Eager was the Base Recreational Officer for basketball and he asked: “Would you like to play basketball this year?” The base had an excellent ball club and they played at least 75 ball games that year.

“IS THAT YOUR GIRL FRIEND?” During this time Brown also played opposite Harold Jungbluth, who later married his sister, Marjorie.

As the story goes, one day Brown was in the midst of writing a letter home to the family and was seated at his desk where he had displayed family pictures.

Harold walked in and saw a picture of Marjorie on his desk. He asked if Brown was writing to his girl friend.

When he found out that Marjorie was Brown’s sister, he immediately asked for her address. For the next 2-1/2 years they corresponded but did not meet until Harold was discharged in 1946. At that time, Harold went home to see his parents and then to Ohio to meet Marjorie for the first time. They were married in November 1946.

THE CALL FOR OVERSEAS DUTY: The Summer of 1944, about 12 basketball players, including Brown’s good friend, Jackie Burke, Master Golf Champion, were called up for overseas duty.

“The current recreational officer at that time was Harry “Horse” Wright, a Notre Dame football graduate. He was informed of our orders and he immediately went to see the Base General (who also was a Notre Dame graduate). “Horse” told the General that he was breaking up his basketball team, and with that, the General took our names off the list.” Had he not done that, these Marines would have ended up at Iwo Jima. Instead, for the next two years Brown played for a fine basketball team for the Camp Miramar Marine Base and the last year Brown

played with “Moose” Krause, who later become head coach at Notre Dame.

COLLEGE DAYS CONTINUE-JUNIOR YEAR: “Favorite Class” was “Study of the Human Body”. Instead of dissecting frogs they studied the bodies of two men and one large dog. He was fascinated with the inside of the human body and, if he could live his life over again, he would study to be a Sports Doctor.

“The Final Exam” was in a professor’s class that was known to give tricky and difficult questions. Bob and three of his class mates got together to study the night before the exam, in order to determine what questions they thought would be on the exam, and to make sure they would know the correct answers.

Then they thought: “What if we can’t remember the answers?” To leave nothing to chance, they each wrote on a 4 x 6 card the questions and answers and hid them under the basketball letter on their sweaters. After the exam they met and discovered that none of them had to use that 4 x 6 card because they all remembered the correct answers.

“Who were these class mates?” All three are now legends in the field of sports: * Ara Paraegen (13 years as Head Football Coach at Notre Dame * Paul Diezel (Head Coach at LSU & West Point * Jack Faulkner (Assistant Coach L.A. Rams).

G R A D U AT I O N — F I NALLY! At Mid-Term Brown “walked” with a B.S. Degree in Education and Economics and finished out the basketball season with the Providence, Rhode Island Steamrollers, NBL. Brown was offered college scholarships to Indiana University, Ohio State University and Notre Dame. He turned those down to return to Miami University where he played for the next 3 years with one of the finest Point Guards, Paul Schnackenberg.

Some of his greatest memories and challenging times in my basketball career were playing against the great George Mikan of Minneapolis Lakes, Joe Fulks of the Philadelphia Warriors and Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals, Alex Grozas and Ralph Beard of the Indianapolis Olympians.

PRO BASKETBALL CAREER: In the summer of 1949 Brown signed with Denver Nuggets (NBL) which later became the NBA. Brown was a leading scorer for the Denver Nuggets. He was offered a contract with the Boston Celtics for the 1950-51 season along with teammate Kenny Sailors, but stayed in Denver to help resurrect the NBL, which did not last long.

There wasn’t the “glamour” or the “money” in the NBA then, as there is now.

Also in 1952 he married and the business world offered more financial security for a marriage. “Brown’s Most Interesting and Tiring Road Trip” by automobile was when his team, Denver Nuggets, played Baltimore on Tuesday night, then after that game, they played Indianapolis on Thursday. Next they drove (4 players per car) to play Chicago on Friday night. Saturday they played Minneapolis, and Sunday afternoon played Tri-Cities Blackhawks. This was the last game on the road trip which allowed them to return to Denver.

BUSINESS WORLD CAREER: In 1952 Brown joined Kaiser Steel Corporation as an inside sales representative and when Kaiser closed down in 1987 he had

to attend and enjoy fishing in the Snake River, golf at Jackson Hole Golf Club and Teton Pines Golf Club.

I have continued to make a trip each September and in 2014 this will be my 48th visit. I have not missed a year.

MY HEALTH? Having reached the age of 91, this has made me a great believer in taking vitamin supplements.

In fact, I now take 21 vitamins each day. My oldest sister, Marjorie was a representative for a vitamin company and she got me started on vitamins 34 years ago. In my opinion this has helped me enjoy good health. In fact, the way I feel now, I am not retiring because -- I just feel too good to quit.”

IN CLOSING: Brown en-

joys playing the game of golf every weekend with many of his friends and shoots in the 80’s while still having the stamina to do a 1-1/2 mile walk each evening. He has remained in touch with customers who became his friends by getting together for lunch and following up with phone calls.

Brown says: “I owe a lot of my successes in life to sports and the coaches of Greenville High School. I have traveled and learned so much through the years and will never forget my friends and roots in Greenville, Ohio.”

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Bob Brown...then progressed to top management and transferred from California to Oklahoma to Houston.

He has continued his sales career by using his excellent communication skills and his popular reputation in the “industry” with small companies.

This has enabled him to mark 62 years in the steel business as of 2014. It has been an enjoyable career with many memorable rounds of golf with friends, business associates, customers, amateurs and professionals. He is currently working Part Time in Sales for SAG Enterprises.

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS: There has always been time in Brown’s life to volunteer and serve in top leadership positions such as President. Awards have been given to him from the worlds of Business, Sports and Hall of Fames.

BOB BROWN, LOOKING BACK: “Many relationships were made over the 55 years while working in Houston, and 4-1/2 years in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a member of Brae-Burn Country Club in Houston, I was privileged to be in a foursome that participated in the 1984 St. Andrews Heritage Pro-Am Golf Tournament with Jack Sellman, golf professional at Brae-Burn, Frank Stein and Don Lazara, when we won the tournament with a score of 52 under par.

While representing the Kaiser Steel Corporation for 36 years there was exposure to many of the other representatives in various pipeline companies.

The Kaiser Steel Sales meeting at Pebble Beach, California every two years included golf at Pebble Beach where in 1984 (at the age of 61) I won the tournament, shooting a 78.

Playing golf can be an opportunity for “getting to know you”, whether you are playing with fellow employees or friends or customers who you entertain and, in turn, encourage them to do business with your company. For 26 years Kaiser Steel held a two week visit at Jackson Hole, Wyoming where customers were invited

Bob Brown...now

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AUTOMOBILE: Toyota Sienna

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The 2014 Toyota Sienna, the only mini van sold in the U.S. that offers an available all-wheel drive system, also offers the blind spot monitor as a stand alone option for the SE. Previously for the SE, it was available only as part of option packages. The feature, which includes cross-traffic alert, remains standard on the Sienna Limited.

The Sienna is available in seven- and eight-passenger configurations and the Tow Prep Package is now standard on all models.

All 2014 Siennas come standard with a 266-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine teamed to a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine has an EPA fuel economy rating of 18-mpg city / 25mpg highway. The Sienna can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

The 2014 Sienna offers Toyota’s display navigation with Entune App Suite multimedia system on LE, SE and XLE grades. The Entune App Suite is a collection of popular mobile applications and data services. Access to Entune services is subscription-free.

Once a smart phone is paired to the vehicle using Bluetooth wireless technology or a USB cable, Entune’s features are operated using the vehicle’s controls, or for some services by voice recognition.

The 2014 Sienna is available in five grades: L, LE, SE, XLE and Limited. All-wheeldrive is available on LE, XLE and Limited models. The Sienna L and LE are equipped with such standard features as cruise control, daytime running lights with manual on/ off feature, tri-zone air conditioning, six- or eight-wayadjustable driver’s captain’s chair, power windows with auto up/down and jam protection, AM/FM CD player, auxiliary input jack, power door locks, remote keyless entry and three 12V outlets.

The LE grade is upgraded with even more standard features including three-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power driver’s seat, four-way power front

passenger seat, dual powersliding doors and power rear liftgate, an eight-way power driver seat with power lumbar support, electrochromatic auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated Homelink multi-information display with backup camera, rear window sunshades.

Also, AM/FM/MP3 CD player, integrated SiriusXM satellite radio capability with 90-day trial subscription, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod connectivity, handsfree phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth, plus steering wheel audio controls.

The XLE builds on the LE, adding features including leather-trimmed seats, tilt/slide moonroof, anti-theft system with engine immobilizer, and heated front seats.

Select optional XLE equipment includes a 10-speaker JBL premium sound system with voice-activated DVD navigation and panorama rear camera with integrated backup guides, XM NavTraffic capability with 90-day trial subscription, rear-seat dual view entertainment system, rear sonar, Smart Key, and an auxiliary audio jack and USB port with iPod connectivity.

The Sienna Limited offers top-of-the-line luxury in a family van. The standard equipment list is extensive, including second-row lounge seating, and a power 60/40 split & stow third-row seat (FWD only), front and rear parking sonar, Smart Key that also operates on both sliding doors, Safety Connect and independently powered dual sliding moonroofs.

Select options include the DVD navigation and dual view entertainment system available on the XLE, plus HID auto high-beam headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

The test drive vehicle was the sportier SE, which has a bolder front appearance and side skirting that visually lowers the vehicle and hugs the standard 19-inch alloy

wheels.

The Sienna SE has a lowered, sport-tuned suspension that, in conjunction with the 19-inch wheels, provides sharper handling agility.

Both seven- and eight-seat cabins can be configured for a full contingent of passengers, a load of cargo, or a mix of both. In seven-seat cabins, the second row captain chairs can slide 23 inches, moving to the rear to create legroom for the tallest passengers and easier ingress and egress.

Or, the seats can be moved forward close to the front seats to make it easy to reach a child passenger, while also allowing easy access for thirdrow passengers.

On eight-passenger models, the second row center seat can be removed and stowed in the left side of the rear-storage area. The eight-passenger interior can easily be converted for seven passengers.

The second-row seats also can slide forward and back on extended rails, making more room for passengers or cargo.

All second-row seats, regardless of configuration, move out of the way with one touch to gain easy access to the third-row seats.

The 60/40 Split and Stow third-row seat folds flat with one motion, while the Limited front-wheel drive model has a power seat-lowering feature.

Mini vans or family vans as they are now called, ride and drive like sedans because they are built on the same platforms.

The Sienna rides and drives just exactly like you’d think a Toyota Avalon or Camry should. It is also a good size hauler that has more interior room and cubbies than many a mid-size SUV and is easy to load and unload because it isn’t as high off the ground as SUVs. It’s hard to beat a lot of comfort, ease of handling, roominess, plenty of power and a smartly designed vehicle that is all that and more.

The Toyota Sienna SE retails for $33,860. Optional packages increased the MSRP on the tester to $40,393.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 9th day of MAY 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 12DCV-201873 in favor of the plaintiff San Miguel Civic Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,078.57++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on June 16, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Lori H. Maxwell had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACK 19, IN BLOCK 24, BEING A PART OF BLOCK 24, OF MISSION BEND, SAN MIGUEL, SECTION 1, 16 AND 17 SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 11 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS SAID PROPERTY HAVING A STREET ADDRESS OF 15122 LOMA PASEO DR., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of MAY 2014 by the County Civil Court at Law No. Three (3)of Harris County, Texas in cause #994838 in favor B & G WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING, INC. (ASSIGNED TO SOCA FUNDING LLC) Plaintiff, for the sum of $14,135.28++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on JULY 2, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - ZYMS, INC. had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 22,500 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS OUT RESERVE “A” OF BARRINGTON SECTION TWO(2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 529/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. THAT BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ZYMS, INC. BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDOR’S LIEN DATED JUNE 26, 2003 IN FILE NO. 2003087285 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of MAY 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 10DCV-188427 in favor of the plaintiff Quail Green west Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,275.28++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on June 18, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Rodney Chapman and Carolyn Chapman had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 27, IN BLOCK 2, OF QUAIL GREEN WEST, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS FILED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER SLIDE NO. 586/B AND 587/A REPLATTED UNDER SLIDE NO. 676/B AND 677/A, AND PARTIALLY REPLATTED UNDER SLIDE NO. 1676/B AND 1789/B, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR ADDITIONAL REPLATS THEREOF. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

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

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physicians, clinics, hospitals, government entities and businesses that need to manage risks to their organizations of non-compliance with HIPAA. Peter MacKoul, a Senior Privacy Consultant and attorney, one of the founders of HSLC, says the company recognized there was a need for reliable and cost-effective resources to assist in managing compliance.

Typically, compliance has involved expensive legal and technical consulting or organizations trying to use in-house staff resources to navigate through very complex privacy

Ready, Set, Grow: School garden competition at Imperial Farmers Market The Sugar Land Garden Club Fall Festival to be held September 27, 2014, will feature a kick-off event for “The Great Grow,” an elementary school garden competition. Garden Club members visited local area schools in May offering $100 in start-up garden funds and the opportunity to compete for “The Best School Garden” and a $500 grand prize. Participants will bring their harvest to market in spring 2015 at the Imperial Farmers Market where final judging will occur.

Commonwealth Elementary Garden Club’s school garden is shown in the photo.

Another highlight of the Fall Festival will include The Brookwood Community Plant Sale outdoor tent sponsored by Gallery Furniture.

The Brookwood Community, “Where Adults with Special Needs Contribute to the World” is a favorite organization of both Mattress Mack of Gallery Furniture and the Sugar Land Garden Club.

The new Gallery Furniture CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 12th day of MAY 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 10DCV-177628 in favor of the plaintiff Southwest Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,904.68++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 2, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - John Randolph and Linda Randolph had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 18, IN BLOCK 2, OF SOUTHWEST CROSSING, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND AND OR HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER SLIDE NOS. 56/A, 50/B, 561/A AND 561/B, AND RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER VOLUME 315, PAGE 24 AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

store, set to open in Fort Bend County this fall, will house an area for Brookwood Community art work. The Sugar Land Garden Club is celebrating its 20th year of volunteer service at Brookwood Community.

Lower left photo is Brookwood Handbell Choir members who performed at the recent Gallery Furniture groundbreaking.

Lower right is Sugar Land Garden Club volunteer, Carolyn Salmans, working with Brookwood residents.

Corporate sponsorships and vendor booths are now available in support of this fun filled event. The Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is a 501(c)3 charitable organization raising funds for gardening and natural resource education as well as community service projects and scholarships.

For more information including Sponsorship and Vendor Forms, visit our web page at www.SugarLandGardenClub. org or contact Diana Miller, Event Coordinator at 713-7243113 or dmiller@realtor.com CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 18th day of JUNE 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 13-DCV-207069 in favor of the plaintiff Creekmont Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,832.94++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on July 3, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Arleda Wright and Melvin Wright had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 16, IN BLOCK 1, OF CREEKMONT, SECTION 3A, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20070035 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 4702 LESSER CREEK DRIVE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

and security regulations.

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CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of MAY 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 10DCV-179485 in favor of the plaintiff Quail Green west Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $9,174.74++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on June 18, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 774693108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Lola J. Cooper had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26, IN BLOCK 07, OF QUAIL GREEN WEST, SECTION one (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 56 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 1922 QUAIL PLACE DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and /Order of Sale issued on the 18th day of JUNE 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, in cause 12DCV-203265 in favor of the plaintiff Cambridge Falls Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,304.32++++costs as taxed on said Execution and/or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on June 20, 2014 and will offer for sale on the 5TH day of AUGUST, 2014 at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the said FORT BEND County, between the hours of ten o’ clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims and all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Joanne G. Polidore had of, in, or to the following described real property, situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 47, IN BLOCK 5, OF CAMBRIDGE FALLS, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND AND OR HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR PLATS THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20050102 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; COMMON ADDRESS OF WHICH IS 1802 LANCASTER PARK COURT, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11 a.m.

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

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Mission, Section 18, Precinct 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

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$172,500 City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On Monday, July 21, 2014, there will be held, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City of Missouri City City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, a public hearing relating to the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 14 for tax abatement purposes. The proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 14 is located on Reserve 28, in Block 4 of the Partial Replat of Lakeview Business Park Replat No. 1, a recorded subdivision in the City of Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded under Plat Number 20090121 of the Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas. The proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 14 is located in the vicinity of Fondren Road and Buffalo Run, within the City of Missouri City. Any interested person is entitled to speak and present evidence for or against the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 14.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Rio Vista, Section 2, Precinct 1.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

www.bibleliterature.com The BetterInvesting Houston Chapter Southwest Model Club will meet Thursday, July 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the community room of the HEB at University Blvd and Highway 6.

The Model Club is an operating club. Members make decisions every month on buys-holds-sells and watch educational presentations by directors of the BI Houston Chapter. The meetings are open to all BI members and the general public.

For more information, contact Joe Parks: joep@bivab.betterinvesting.net. Or visit the BetterInvesting website: www.betterinvesting.org.

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IMPERIAL TRACT 3 PD GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT STATE HIGHWAY 6 & IMPERIAL BLVD, ULRICH ST Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m., July 24, 2014 to hear all persons interested in the proposed Planned Development (PD) District General Development Plan Amendment, which proposes to modify the permitted land uses for 210 acres in the development as follows: Inclusion of detached single-family residential development in Ballpark District Tract B, being 14 acres south of Imperial Blvd and Stadium Dr in the Alexander Hodge League, Abstract No. 32, and Historic District 1, being 14 acres on Ulrich St south of Avenue D in the S.M. Williams League, Abstract 97. Changing Business Park District 1 (commercial uses) to Residential District (single-family residential use), and limiting retail uses in Highway 6 District, being 182 acres east of State Highway, north of Imperial Blvd, and west of Oyster Creek in the Alexander Hodge League, Abstract No. 32.

City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North.

Details of the proposed zone change may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email or phone (281) 275-2218.

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City of Missouri City LEGAL NOTICE The City of Missouri City, Texas is now issuing a Request for Proposals for: RFP #129-14 Lease Purchase Financing The City of Missouri City seeks proposals from qualified financial institutions to serve as the City’s primary lender for governmental lease purchase financing for real property.

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time July 29, 2014 and then publicly opened in the City Hall Chamber at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489. Proposal packages are available by contacting DemandStar bid service at (800) 711-1712 or by free download from the Public Purchase website at www. publicpurchase.com.

Proposals must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the RFP name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing Office, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, prior to the acceptance deadline. Proposal packages marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualified.

Nostalgic Imperial Sugar Cookbooks Available from The Fort Bend Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) The Fort Bend Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) is currently sponsoring their member Suzette Peoples Campaign for District II VP. Her campaign team members are selling collectible, Sugarplums from Sugar Land Cookbooks, published by Imperial Sugar, Sugar Land, TX in 1970.

These uncirculated books have a colorfully decorated, laminated cover and come in their original packaging. This historic piece of memorabilia, from Sugar Land's Imperial Sugar Company, contains a carefully selected collection of both old and new recipes, some with unusual variations, all delicious, and all designed for happy experiences and memories using Imperial Sugar exclusively. The cost for each 64 page cookbook is $15 each or two for $25.

Cookbooks can be purchased while supplies last by contacting local Chapter Members: Becky Hall, 713-291-8190; Michele Barnes, 281-732-6994; Jane Wood, 713-550-0053; or Suzette Peoples, 281-980-3322.

All profits will support the expenses of the Fort Bend Chapter Member's on the Campaign Team to attend the ABWA National Conference in Kansas. All credit cards accepted and checks are made payable to ABWA Fort Bend County Chapter with Campaign Fundraiser on the memo line.

The Sugarplums from Sugar Land Cookbooks are being sold "AS IS".

The books have been in storage since 1970.

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being August 04, 2014 a default judgment may be taken against you.

Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on August 13, 2013. It bears cause number 13-DCV-208547 and is styled: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, FKA Bankers Trust Company Of California, N.A. , As Trustee For The Certificateholders Of The Vendee Mortgage Trust 1992-1, United Affairs Guaranteed REMIC Pass-Through Certificates vs Nitza Yamileth Romero, Individually and As Executrix Of The Estate Of Ana Vazquez, Deceased; Alberto Romero, Jr,; Rodolfo Eduardo Romero; Roger David Romero; And The Unknown Heirs At Law Of Jorge A. Romero, Deceased, IN RE: 6033 Muskingum Lane, Houston, Texas 77053.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: DUSTIN C. GEORGE MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN PC 14160 NORTH DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 900 DALLAS TX 75254-4319 214-722-5176 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: THIS PROCEEDING IS AN IN REM PROCEEDING SEEKING JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 6033 MUSKINGUM LN. HOUSTON, TEXAS 77053 AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK THIRTY EIGHT (38), OF MAYFAIR PARK, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 313, PAGE 529, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATED. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 19th day of June, 201 4.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk DANNAY MASCORRO Telephone: (281) 341-3787 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RAYNA ROGERS

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NOTICE: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being July 21, 2014 a default judgment may be taken against you.

Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.

The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on November 21, 2013. It bears cause number 13-DCV-210906 and is styled: PHH Mortgage Corporation and Rayna Rogers and the Heirs at Law of Rayna Rogers, Deceased RE: 25223 Melody Oaks Lane Katy Texas 77494 The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is: CLINT WADE CHASE SHARPIRO SCHWARTZ LLP 131 05 NORTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 1200 HOUSTON TX 77040 713-933-1567 The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, PLAINTIFF REQUESTS THAT UPON FINAL HEARING, THAT DEFENDANT BE CITED TO APPEAR AND AN SWEAR, AND, THE COURT ENTER JUDGMENT GRANTING: A DECLARATION THAT ALL DECEDENT’S HEIRS-AT-LAW HAVE BEEN MADE PARTIES TO THIS SUIT AND ARE VESTED WITH ALL OF DEFENDANT’S RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY: LOT 23, BLOCK 3 PARKWAY OAKS, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 20050068 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND A DECLARATION THAT PLAINTIFF’S VENDOR LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY BE RESCINDED AND THAT THE DEFENDANTS BE DIVESTED AND PLAINTIFF VESTED WITH ALL OF DECEDENT’S AND DEFENDANT’S RIGHT TITLE, AND INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY; OR A DECLARATION THAT THE PLAINTIFF’S STATUTORY LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY BE ENFORCED BY A FORECLOSURE, AND THAT THROUGH FORECLOSURE THE DEFENDANTS BE DIVESTED AND PLAINTIFF VESTED WITH ALL OF DEFENDANTS RIGHT TITLE. AND INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY; AND A DECLARATION THAT PLAINTIFF IS VESTED WITH ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY IN ORDER TO REMOVE ANY CLOUD ON TITLE THAT THEIR HEIRS INTEREST MAY HAVE CREATED; AND ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF SUIT; AND ALL OTHER RELIEF, IN LAW IN EQUITY, TO WHICH PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED. If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 5th day of June, 2014.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk DANNAY MASCORRO Telephone: (281) 341-3787

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Fort Bend resident knits her way into survivorship When Fort Bend resident Sheri Scribe started a “prayer shawls” group at Parkway Methodist Church in New Territory five years ago, she had no idea what significance that group of women would have in her life just a few years later.

It all began in September 2011 when she got a routine mammogram. She received a call shortly after the appointment with the dreaded news: breast cancer.

It was at this point that she felt the love and comfort of the “prayer shawl” group in a new way. The group meets once a week to knit shawls, washcloths, chemo caps, and many other articles of clothing for people who are in need of prayer, and for years, Scribe had always been on the giving side.

When she began her fight against breast cancer, the group rallied behind her, and she felt and saw the strength of prayer play out in an almost tangible way.

To address her treatment,

be ok.’ That small comment helped put me at ease.”

By July 2012, Scribe had finished her radiation and was cancer-free, but she admitted the six-month check ups are nerve racking.

She feels grateful that she’s had her family and friends to lean on the past couple years. She has made very dear friends in her “prayer shawl” group, and she also has a tight knit group of friends she met when her son was a Cub Scout

Another outlet for Scribe has been volunteering in the community.

She gives her time to a local hospital, where she holds and feeds newborns in the NICU; the Second Mile Mission Center in Stafford; and the Houston Rodeo. Last April, she also participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, a two-day, 39.3-mile walk and fundraiser that donates 80 percent of the money raised to breast cancer research.

MISSOURI CITY POLICE & FIRE AUXILIARY BENEFIT Scribe family: Katherine (daughter), Steve (husband), Sheri, and Matthew (son). though, Scribe knew that she lumpectomy and the removal needed to get into the right of all the lymph nodes under her left arm, followed by six hands as soon as possible.

Her longtime nurse prac- weeks of radiation with MD titioner recommended MD Anderson.

Through it all, she said that Anderson as her first stop and from her initial appointment what stood out most to her was there, she felt confident she the people she met during her was at the right place. She was time there.

“I vividly remember the reable to start chemotherapy the very next month and do all of ceptionist who greeted me the her treatments at the MD An- first time I went to the Sugar derson in Sugar Land, less than Land location,” Scribe said.

“She could tell I was nervous 10 minutes from her home.

Scribe underwent six about being there, and confimonths of chemotherapy, a dently told me, ‘It’s going to

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FILM REVIEW: Tammy Melissa McCarthy is Tammy. She is no longer just a TV star from Mike and Molly or second banana playing Megan in Bridesmaids (2011) or Diana in Identity Thief (2013). McCarthy co-wrote this script with her husband (Ben Falcone) who also directed and produced. This family affair should make them a ton of money because they pulled it off and made a main-stream movie that opened nationwide on July 2nd and attracted an all-star cast.

That does not mean that Melissa and Ben made a good movie. Far from it; they tried and came close, and will do much better next time, but they will have to put more of their money in the next project. I saw McCarthy on a recent marketing appearance on a talk show explain that she and Ben had worked on the script for about six years. Dang it; if they could have worked on it maybe another four years.

Ben and Melissa wrote this character for the five-foot twoinch McCarthy as Tammy who eats and throws hamburgers with equal talent. This pitiful Tammy gets fired from her job at a fast food store and then goes on a road trip to Niagara Falls with her alcoholic grandmother played by Susan Sarandon. Her troubles began when a deer jumped in front of her Toyota Corolla and her husband has an affair with a neighbor woman (Toni Collette). Her mother (Allison Janney) doesn’t understand her and her second cousin Pearl (Kathy Bates) is a successful business woman and a lesbian; the girlfriend is Sandra Oh. I told you that the cast had star power.

The love interest of Grandma is Gary “Veep” Cole and Mark Duplass is the confused son of Earl the lover. All of these characterizations must have sounded like a sure-fire hit to Melissa and Ben as they were sitting around the family pool tweaking the script. Acting is easy; comedy is hard.

This flick started out average and quickly slid into blasé. I did not dislike the characters. I did not love the characters. I did not laugh out loud; the other audience members did not so much as chuckle. We were polite. Ouch. This is billed as a comedy and I admit that the storyline sounds amusing. The written word can be fleeting; this script lacked entertainment value and wit. It was not a yawner yet it lacked inspiration and depth.

I’m willing to give Melissa and Ben another chance, but only one. Rock ‘n Roll.

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14 years ago that she still sees weekly. These special women in her life made a big impact, helping with everything from making sure she got to her chemotherapy treatments to keeping her spirits high and providing emotional support.

“I don’t know how I’d be able to complete this journey without friends there,” Scribe said.

“I guess you could, but I can’t imagine doing this without my girlfriends to lean on.”

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