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Birds of Fort Bend

If you have been beset by Mosquitoes, birds that are aerial foragers are your friends. Insects, and particularly Mosquitoes, are their favorite meals. We have pictured the Barn Swallow which is known for its long, symmetrical and forked tail. In fact, females pick males with longer tails and are attracted to a deep Rufus breast that is a beautiful contrast to its steely blue upper side. All aerial foragers have pointed wings, glide beautifully and are acrobats in the air. Barn Swallows love rafters or under supports of bridges and need mud for their nests. They like open areas with water so Fort Bend is an especially attractive nesting area. They return to South America for winter. Other aerial foragers include Purple Martins, Chimney Swifts, Tree Swallows and Cliff Swallows. To learn more about aerial foragers and to see more photographs, visit http://traction.typepad.com/birds. Photo by Margaret Sloan

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FCCA residents continue petition drive By BARBARA FULENWIDER Residents in the First Colony Edgewater neighborhoods are signing a petition that is aimed at stopping First Colony Community Association from permanently closing or materially altering any pool, park or playground without following some specific steps first. The petition says FCCA must first notify 75 percent of the residents of a subdivision by mail, describe the proposal and its budget, focus the mailing only on the proposal and its budget, include the text of Article VI, Section 1 in the mailing and wait 60 days after the last notice letter was mailed before going forward with the proposal. Then “if the association complies with the notice requirements and after 60 days has not received written ‘No’ votes from more than 50 percent of Class A members in the noticed subdivision(s), the association may then proceed with the described project and funding.” Further, the petition states that the votes must be in writing and delivered to the Association. Votes do not need to be notarized and may be collected via the Internet. These notice and voting rights will become effective

immediately and apply to all phases of the FCCA’s 2009 Master Amenities Plan, including specifically the proposed closure of the Alcorn Oaks, Austin Park, Creekshire, Crescent Lake and Woodstream swimming pools and installation of a splash park/dragon in Lakes of Edgewater. The petition further states “the association will interpret and apply these owner rights broadly. Routine maintenance, however, and alterations to any amenities costing less than $10,000 total in any one year are outside the scope of this amendment.” The signature rally meeting held on Monday, July 12, had more than 100 residents attending. Sugar Land Council Member Jacquie Baly Chaumette was invited to stop by

and hear what people there had to say. She said, “One thing residents told me was they are going to the FCCA meetings and they have been gathering signatures on the petition. They also said that they believe it’s not over as long as they can continue to get signatures and have support of a majority of the residents and they plan to prove it.” Chaumette also said the residents understand that the city of Sugar Land has no say or no dog in this fight. Jonathan Day, a lawyer who is representing the homeowners in their efforts to keep their swimming pools and Edgewater park without a splash pad, said, “We’re trying to get 1,000 signatures by the next board meeting.” He estimated

there are 250 so far. “What signers of the petition hope to accomplish,” Day said, “is a change in the bylaws to give homeowners legal rights. It would be a simple, reasonable and logical change for all homeowners. “If they (FCCA) are going to do something in your neighborhood then they have to send you a letter that tells you what it is and how much it will cost. Then everyone has 60 days to tell the board no,” the lawyer said. “I think this provision is a perfect bridge to make sure the board members can make decisions without a lot of cost, know that they’ve informed the affected population and the residents have had an opportunity to say yes or no,” Day said.

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American Cancer Society’s Couture for a Cause Escape to Treasure Island

2010 Fort Bend County Fair Style Show Committee. Front Row – Tammy Osina, left, Joanne Crouch, Monica Myska, Margaret Kunz; Middle Row – Bambi Lynn, left, Annie Elliott, Shannon Ferguson, Louise Blair, Judy Deats, Vickie Autrey; Back Row – Erika Fernandez, left, Christy Keating, Pat Scholes, Ruthie Harper; Not present: Lucas Chavez, Elizabeth Duff Drozd, Noell Myska, Sandy Scott, Fauzia Zavary. See story on Page 3.

Health center opens for uninsured residents committee officially set sail for the big event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25 at The Resort at Sienna Springs. “Couture for a Cause Escape to Treasure Island will be a meaningful and fun event,” said Marvin Marcell, Honorary Chair of Couture for a Cause. “We are thrilled to be hosting this benefit in our newest water park,” said Susie Goff, Event Chairman and Marketing Director for Sienna Plantation. “The Resort at Sienna Springs was custom-designed with community events in mind, and we are delighted to donate the facility for such an important cause.” The committee for Couture for a Cause Escape to Treasure Island is lead by Honorary Chairs Marvin and Debbie Marcell and Michael and Molly Cooper. Event Chairs are Doug and Susie Goff

and Dave and Christen Johnson. The pirate’s crew is led by Committee Chairs: Tanya Tolander, Booty Bags; Carolyn Silva, Decorating; Scott and KK West, Entertainment; Yvonne Champion, Food and Beverage; Carolyn Williams, Logistics; Pam Jaramillo and Melissa Marroquin, Memorial Fund; Joy Dowell and Raj Patel, Models; Cindy Crane Garbs, Public Relations; Jaime Virkus, Printing; and David and Jacqueline Chaumette, Tickets. For tickets or event information, contact Sheree Prather with the American Cancer Society at 713-706-5635 or sheree.prather@cancer.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Above, sponsors and committee volunteers accept the mission to raise their swords for the Couture For A Cause.

Patients wishing to receive discounted healthcare services should bring proof of identification, address and income. The Center is open Monday through Friday and offers extended hours, including select Saturdays. “This would not have happened without the support of county officials, and particularly

Commissioner Prestage, who shared our vision to expand services to the uninsured and underinsured population,” said Bible. Fort Bend Family Health Center is a private, not-for-profit community health center that serves Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas. It is a United Way agency.

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The American Cancer Society kicked off its second annual Couture for a Cause event recently with a pirate-themed celebration at a Newmark model home in Sienna Plantation. This year’s theme is Escape to Treasure Island, and the event will take place in a lush, tropical setting at Sienna Plantation’s newest resort-style water park – The Resort at Sienna Springs. With guests dressed in swashbuckling chic pirate attire, the Sienna Plantation model home was transformed into a pirate’s paradise complete with a pirate ship and treasure chest to mark the spot. Costumed pirates welcomed guests with an array of pirate trickery and a friendly Macaw posed with guests for pictures. There was an array of booty, glamour, grub and ale for all, and the Couture for a Cause

Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. (FBFHC) celebrated the opening of its Missouri City Center on Tuesday, July 6. The Center is located at 307 Texas Parkway in Missouri City. “It has been a dream that we have had for 20 years to be able to offer services to adults in the east end of Fort Bend County,” said Lynda Bible, chief executive officer. The Center provides adult and pediatric primary care services. Insured and uninsured adults can come to Fort Bend Family Health Center for sick visits, annual exams, family planning services, preventative care, chronic disease management and nutrition counseling. The pediatric clinic provides sick visits and preventative care, including Texas Health Steps and immunizations. To register to become a patient at Fort Bend Family Health Center, call 281969-1800.

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‘Topping off ceremony’ held for Texana Center

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A traditional “Topping Off” ceremony was held at Texana Center’s West Campus in Rosenberg. This ceremony marked the completion of the first major phase of construction for the new West Campus Learning and Service Centers. The buildings, designed by Ray + Hollington Architects, feature a modern onestory Learning Center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a new two-story Service Center. The new campus is located on a 3-acre site and is being built by Tellepsen Construction. These will be the first LEED registered buildings in Rosenberg and will be designed to meet guidelines established by the U.S. Green Building Council. When completed, the campus will serve close to 1,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year; most living in or around the currently under-

served areas in west Fort Bend County. Participants in the ceremony included Dianne Wilson, Chair Texana Board of Trustees. Wilson said, “We are very excited to see our vision become a reality, after many years of planning we are finally seeing the fruits of a great deal of hard work. The

Topping Off is a great way to celebrate and congratulate all those involved in this project. “We look forward to the opening in spring 2011.” The audience also heard remarks from Howard Tellepsen Jr., Chairman and CEO of Tellepsen Construction Company, after which a tree was ceremonially hoisted, with a fork lift truck, to sit atop the

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Memorial Hermann offers free sports physicals Just watching teen athletes excel in sports, it’s easy to think they are extraordinarily healthy people. Yet, in reality, they can harbor life-threatening cardiovascular conditions. That’s why Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and its affiliated physicians provide free, comprehensive sports physicals to both private and public school students in Fort Bend County. Terence Chang, M.D., of Physicians at Sugar Creek, is the family medicine/ sports medicine faculty physician who oversees these UILrequired physicals and the many Chang physicians who, like them, volunteer their time to administer them. “Often times, student athletes will have some underlying medical issue that reveals itself only during exercise or sports participation,” said Dr. Chang. “These physicals give us an opportunity to discuss and investigate these issues to ensure that participation is safe for them.” “The physicals are very professional and thorough,” said Bill Bufton, athletic director and head boys’ basketball coach at Fort Bend Baptist Academy. “Having the orthopedic screening, as well as the regular physical, gives us the confidence that our athletes are checked out in the best way possible.” Additionally, if a heart abnormality is detected, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land schedules a next-day visit for the athlete with a hospital-affiliated cardiologist. This provides the athlete with access to advanced screening equipment that can give a more complete cardiovascular report. Memorial Hermann Sugar Land encourages schools to select the time and location of their sports physicals. Generally they take place at the hospital or the school. The hospital does not charge for the physicals, but sports booster clubs often do so in order to raise funds for their programs. Since 2007, more than $20,000 in services has been donated to area schools as part of the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Sports Medicine Outreach Program. To learn more about the sports physicals, or other sports medicine programs, please call 281-725-5333.

All scream for Ice Cream With the heat index climbing over 100 on most summer days, a special treat is in store for residents 55 and older in Missouri City – an Ice Cream Social! The City and Bravo Health are sponsoring the free event on Wed., July 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway. “Bring a friend along for the afternoon of ice cream treats and entertainment,” said Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jennifer Sooy. “Music and fun are on the menu as well.”

thirty years of experience in operations management and engineering services fields. His experience includes twenty-five years in water / wastewater utility operations, engineering design, construction management and technical services management. André McDonald, President of the LID #2 board, said, “Chuck’s extensive engineering experience in both water and wastewater projects will allow him to provide valuable input as the LID continues to protect our residents from dangers associated with flooding and hurricanes.” His experience with gov-

erning boards of cities and utility districts will also be valuable as many Fort Bend County flood management agencies pull together in the recently created Fort Bend Flood Management Association.” Hewell holds a B.S. in Engineering from Rice University as well as a graduate degree in engineering and an MBA from the University of Houston. He served as a Navy officer for over thirty years, retiring with the rank of Captain in 2007, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.

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Trendmaker home built in 2007. Over 4000sqft! 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths. master & study down & gameroom up. 3+ car & portechere! Upgrades galore! Close to Elem. & parks Priced to go fast $400’s

NEW LISTING FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND! Adorable 1-story home on cul de sac street. No neighbors behind you! 3 bedrooms & study or formal living. Open floor plan. Detached garage! Priced below market at $220,000.

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The Fort Bend County Fair Association will hold its 21st Annual Style Show & Luncheon on Saturday, August 28, 2010, in the Magnolia Room at Safari Texas Ranch. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. to give guests time to enjoy mimosas and appetizers while shopping at the various vendor tables available and browsing the many Raffle items on display. The Luncheon begins at 12 noon and the Style Show starts at 12:30 p.m. Last year over 300 people attended the Luncheon, which introduces and showcases the 2010 Fair Queen Candidates. The Queen Candidates are among the models in the Style Show, along with several well-known local personalities. Safari Texas Ranch is located at 11627 FM 1464; Richmond. Tickets are $50 each and must be purchased in advance. The proceeds of the event go to the Fort Bend County Fair Association, which helps provide deserving Fort Bend County youth with scholarships to attend Texas universities, colleges and vocational schools. So mark your calendars for August 28 for an afternoon of shopping, fashion and fun at the Fort Bend County Fair Style Show & Luncheon! Tickets can be purchased at the Fair Office, online at www.fbcfa.org or from any member of the Style Show Committee. For further information, please contact Joanne Crouch at 281-703-7894, Monica Myska at 281-300-7854 or the Fair Office at 281-342-6171.

Chuck Hewell appointed to Fort Bend County LID No. 2 Charles (Chuck) Hewell, an engineer and resident of First Colony in Sugar Land, has been appointed by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court as a new member to the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 (LID #2). The board is responsible for coordinating flood management resources and infrastructure that protects over $4 billion of property and assets in Sugar Land. Hewell, who was sworn in by Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert at the July 7th LID #2 board meeting, has over

Learning Center’s new steel structure. Texana is one of the largest community-based providers of behavioral healthcare and intellectual and developmental services in Texas, having 43 facilities across its sixcounty service area served by 600 staff. For more information visit www.texanacenter.com

SUGAR LAND! Almost Suzette Peoples 2400sqft. 4 bedrooms 2.5 ABR, GRI , E-Pro, bath. Study and sitting/ 21 years Professional gameroom up. Owner spent Realtor; Owner of Peoples over $62K on upgrades/ Properties, a Real Estate improvements. Gourmet & Property Management American Business kitchen, tile/pergo thru-out Co.; Women’s Association. no carpet. Priced in $200’s.

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Sugar Land 4-H Club meeting Join the Sugar Land 4-H Club! You’re invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the First Colony Branch Library located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Call 281-342-3034 for more information.

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Opinion Investing your time in big decisions

The View from Sugar Land

Just how bad is it? By RUSSELL C. JONES When Obama appointed the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility in March, pretty much everyone saw the irony. The administration had just passed some of the most expensive legislation of all time, and now, here it was, appointing a committee to look at the situation and ask itself, “Gee, I wonder what we can do about the federal deficit?” Quickly dubbed the deficit commission, its political character was obvious. There being only two possible answers to the question–raise taxes or reduce spending, no one believed that the commission would do much other than validate its creator’s tax-and-spend mentality. Its Democrat co-chairman, Erskine Bowles, was assumed to be in the president’s pocket. Its Republican co-chairman, Alan Simpson, was seen as too weak to resist the commission’s pre-ordained goal of recommending massive tax hikes. The political purpose of the commission was confirmed when it was announced that its findings would not be announced until after the November elections. After some initial mumbling about opposing a European-style value added tax, the administration admitted the possibility of a VAT tax in addition to the income tax increases already scheduled for the coming year. Now it appears that even the commission is surprised at just how bad the economic situation is. Last week while appearing at the National Governor’s Conference, Bowles gave a preview of the gravity of his task, without actually predicting the commission’s recommendations. He gave an ominous analysis of the country’s economic future, saying that the current national “debt is like a cancer . . . that will destroy the country from within” unless stopped by serious policy revisions in Washington.

Jones Bowles was ignoring past Democrat sins when he described the current economic crisis as “unpredictable.” Observers of the mortgage industry over the past two decades had long predicted a coming disaster, albeit without much precision in terms of timing. But Bowles expects another crisis that is “the most predictable in history” to strike no later than a decade from now and probably sooner. Remember, this gloomy forecast is made by the Democrat appointed by Obama. Bowles may be a relatively straight shooter. President of the University of North Carolina since 2006, Bowles worked at Morgan Stanley and later founded an investment banking firm. Under Clinton he headed the Small Business Administration and then served as his chief of staff from 1996 to 1998. While there, he negotiated the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 with Republican congressional leaders, producing the first balanced U.S. budget in nearly 30 years. At the Governors’ Conference, Bowles suggested that the commission is at least looking at the toughest nuts to crack. He noted that medicare, medicaid and social security costs currently equal all of Washington’s tax revenue. That’s right; all of it. That means that everything else the government spends is funded by loans–

increases in the national debt financed in large part by foreign governments buying American obligations. The ultimate consequences of that fact alone are foreboding; forget about the question of how to reduce the deficit. Will the commission actually recommend cutting medicare or social security? Possibly, but the likelihood of its acceptance by a congress run by Pelosi and Reid (or, his Democrat successor) seems unlikely, to say the least. If the commission recommends any cuts, you can bet it will propose slashing defense expenditures. These would be popular with the Democrat congress and would give Obama an excuse to throw a bone to the left wing of his party. Republicans will rightly scream, but we have seen how effective Republican objections to unpopular legislation have been so far in this administration. That’s it. There are no other likely proposals for expenditure reductions. As predicted, the only alternative is tax increases. Expect recommendations to eliminate the home mortgage deduction, the health insurance deduction for employers, deductions for charitable contributions and other popular deductions. Of course there will be another plan to soak the rich. Oh, and yes, expect a proposal for a value added tax. Simpson probably gave the best explanation for how we got where we are. He blamed politicians in Congress who have been trained to bring home the bacon for the past 60 years. “Now the pig is dead. . . .There is no more bacon to bring home.” 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.

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Bill and Jared Jameson ment. In order to fund a multidecade retirement, you will need to accumulate significant retirement assets by making investment decisions, which can be even more important than a home purchase. The wrong investment decisions can prevent you from retiring when and how you prefer. Instead of regular vacations, it may mean you are camping at home. A desired retirement at 60 can become 65 or 70 if you don’t make the proper investment decisions. The operating concept here is to develop a well thought-out strategy and stick to the strategy until you reach your goal. Similar to a real estate agent, an investment advisor can help guide you through the global economy. He or she can act as a voice of reason when the market becomes turbulent, drawing on years of experience through the past ups and downs of the economy. After you’ve found a trustworthy advisor, both of you

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By JANICE SCANLAN Many are abuzz about Missouri City and Fort Bend being named to Money Magazine’s Top Small Cities and Top Economic Development Lists respectively. I feel proud, but it allowed me to see what others are doing because remaining competitive and attractive is an ongoing challenge, not a one-time event. And situations and times change. So to me the important thing is how we build on these foundations and improve them. One of the most difficult groups to invest in a community are young adults. Ironically, the amount of young adults’ investment is often one of the best measures of an area’s vitality. Are there enough ready and young workers for jobs? Do young adults choose to raise families in your area? Do they get involved in the schools and civically in the community? Do they vote? So instead of what we write about ourselves in MC, let’s see what Money Magazine wrote about us in its comparison list. “Tucked between one of the Houston metro area’s most affluent suburbs and one of its major highways is Missouri City. Many residents choose to spend most of their working and recreational time either in downtown Houston (which is 20 minutes away)

Scanlan or in neighboring Sugar Land. But they live here because of the town’s affordable homes and low taxes. While there aren’t many employers right in Missouri City, the town is currently building a business park to lure corporations to the area.” Now if you get in and study the lists and statistics, you are going to very quickly see what differentiates the top 15, but especially the top 10, from the rest: there is an equal balance devoted to work, play and live in the community. People are invested and involved in a myriad of activities; community groups are encouraged with infrastructure, but not tightly managed. Community areas exist that are inviting to hang out and get involved. In the number

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should discuss what your plans are for retirement. Do you want to move to the Caribbean, or is spending more time with family your ideal retirement? The advisor can help you put a number to your goals, which will act as a benchmark for moving forward. The last step is to choose the investments that will make up your portfolio. This is when the knowledge and experience of an advisor comes in handy. He or she will know how much risk you need to take to meet your goals, and can put together an appropriate mix of investments that will withstand the waves of the market and still move you forward through retirement. WJ Interests is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm in Sugar Land. For more information, contact wj@wjinterests.com or 281-634-9400.

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By JARED & BILL JAMESON The two biggest investments you will likely ever make involve buying a home and saving for retirement. Both of these decisions have long-lasting consequences that can affect your lifestyle for years to come. It is important that you invest a commensurate amount of time to make sure you make good decisions. Buying of a house is more than where you and your family will live; it is a major investment. Consequently, there are many factors you should consider when evaluating a home purchase. First, is it in your budget? This is perhaps the most overlooked aspect of buying a home, and was one of the main drivers of the housing market bubble. Buying a home is not just a down payment and mortgage, but also includes maintenance and repairs, property taxes, homeowners insurance and other expenses that will arise from time to time. All of these together can double your mortgage payment, making what seemed an affordable house suddenly unaffordable. You should also consider potential demographic shifts. Is the area growing rapidly, and if so, where will local retail, roads, and other infrastructure projects be located? All of these could potentially impact your real estate values. For example, an overpass built just behind your property could negatively impact your land value. Another factor to consider is the school district. Numerous studies show a positive correlation between home values and school quality. Many recognize the need to heavily research a potential home purchase, but few put the same amount of effort into investing for their retire-

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one Money List city, Eden Prairie, MN, they boast 125 miles of trails and meeting and destination areas throughout the area. People don’t just commute to Minneapolis for jobs, but have them locally. The Number One City on the Forbes list, Dubuque, Iowa, is not a commuter city being over 175 miles from a large city. They have had to balance and emphasize jobs, activities for young people as well as an attractive place to live—and swim against a tremendous tide of rural areas losing people and jobs. So the Money article really shows how Missouri City is “catching up” in jobs . . . and they weren’t impressed on the leisure and community front. So that really brings us to priorities of where we invest our resources. And are we attempting to invest younger adults? Do we first build a multipurpose recreation center that includes residents cradle to grave and gets our kids off the streets and involved in wholesome recreation? Do we build trails that connect our parks and provide the ribbons that tie our community together and offer less structured ways to play and stay in Missouri City? Or do we emphasize a community center that really enhances the golf operation and is less geared to kids and the interests of younger adults? However, it might enhance business and civic meetings that are important as well. These are challenging and exciting questions to ponder and prioritize. What are yours? Write to janicescanlan@ earthlink.net

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AUTOMOBILE: Nissan Altima Coupe By BARBARA FULENWIDER If I were in my 20s or 30s, the Nissan Altima coupe would be a must have. It has sporty good looks inside and out, plenty of power and is fun to drive. The only drawback for me is just having two doors but when I was in my 20s and 30s I would only buy coupes because they were so sleek, cool, sporty, etc. just like the Nissan Altima coupe is these days. The two-door Altima coupe is in its third year of production and offers refreshed styling, a refined interior and enhanced navigation system. Also new for 2010 is the Altima 3.5 SR model replaces the previous 3.5 SE model designation and was the test drive model. The Altima coupe is available in 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine equipped with 2.5 S and 3.5-liter V6 with the 3.5 SR trim levels. Each is offered with a choice of a six-speed manual transmission or Nissan’s Xtronic continuously variable transmission. The Altima coupe’s exterior design is intended to stand out in a crowd of sedans and it does. It has proportioned styling with a wheelbase that’s four inches shorter than the Altima sedan. Its overall length is nearly 10 inches less than the sedan and it rides 2.1 inches lower than the sedan. The smaller size and lighter weight contribute to the coupe’s sportier driving feel, which appeals to the younger, more performance-oriented coupe buyer. A list of user-friendly technology features are also offered and include push button ignition start, Bluetooth hands-free phone system with audio streaming and rear-view monitor. The Altima coupe and sedan only have the same hood. All other panels, grille, headlights and rear combination lights are unique to the Altima coupe. The coupe rides on 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels and the 3.5 SR model gets 18-inch tires.

For 2010 the coupe offers revised interior fabrics and finishes and an enhanced entertainment system that includes a 4.3-inch color display, USB port and iPod connectivity. There’s also MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback and XM Satellite Radio. There’s also a next generation Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with a 6.5-inch VGA color display, a USB port with iPod connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone system with audio streaming, 9.3 GB music box for music storage and playback and advanced map data on the Altima coupe. As in previous years the driveroriented interior includes sport style front seats with more side support versus the Altima sedan, inboard release lever and front seat storage pockets. The rear coupe seat splits 60/40 and folds flat. The 3.5-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 makes 270 horsepower and 258 lbft of torque and the 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline four-cylinder makes 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, AUGUST 05, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). Q10-114 – EMERGENCY POWER REVIEW CONSULTANT 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

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pinion steering system, four-wheel disc brakes, anti-locking braking system with electronic brake force distribution. The 2010 Altima coupe is available in four well equipped models: 2.5 S 6MT, 2.5 S CVT, 3.5 SR 6MT and 3.5 SR CVT. The Nissan Alti-

ma coupe 3.5 SR with all standard equipment retails for $27,270. Optional equipment on the test drive coupe was a leather package and premium package that brought the price to $30,925.

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Page 6 • INDEPENDENT • JULY 21, 2010 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, AUGUST 12, 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 10-113 – CONSTRUCTION OF DITCH H EXTENSION TO OYSTER CREEK A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, July 29, 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

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. 1.RFP 10-111: PROPANE REFUELING INFRASTRUCTURE; 2.RFP 10-112: PROPANE POWERED VEHICLE CONVERSION Lump sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FORT BEND COUNTY The County Purchasing Agent of Fort Bend County will conduct a PUBLIC AUCTION for SURPLUS AND SALVAGE PROPERTY on SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010 AT 10:00 AM. The auction will be held at the Fort Bend County Needville Purchasing satellite office located at 9110 Long Street, Needville, Texas. Vehicles to be sold: 2003 Chevrolet 3/4 ton truck, 2001 Ford Ranger 1/2 ton truck, 1992 Chevy 1/2 ton truck, 1995 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Laredo Grand Cherokee Jeep, 2000 Nissan Frontier 1/2 ton truck, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, and a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. Additional items to be sold: computers, laptops, office furniture, microwaves, televisions, office supplies, printers, fax machines, weight equipment, heavy duty stove and other miscellaneous items. Registration and viewing of all items will begin Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM. The auction will begin at 10:00 AM. All items must be removed from auction site by 4:00 PM on auction day. All sales are final. All purchases must be paid in full on the day of sale by credit card (Master Card and Visa only), cash, personal check with a bank letter of guarantee, cashier’s check with a bank letter of guarantee, or company check with a bank letter of guarantee. Absolutely no checks accepted without a bank letter of guarantee. Fort Bend County reserves the right to add or delete items from the auction. Items offered for sale are sold as is where is and without warranty.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 for Hodges Ready Mix, being a Partial Replat of Lot 26 of the Meadows on Koeblen, 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 Chris Kalkomey with Charlie Kalkomey Surveying Inc. at 281-342-2033 for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent

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 June 3rd, 2010 in cause numbered 09-DCV-174155 styled Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc vs. Ernest O. Ehonwa, in which a judgment was rendered on March 8th, 2010 in favor of Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc., for the sum of FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND SEVENTY FOUR CENTS ($5,148.74); 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 15th, 2010 and will on August 3rd, 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 Ernest O. Ehonwa in the following described Real Property: LOT Eight (8), IN BLOCK Five (5) OF THE CORRECTED PLAT OF AMMENDING PLAT OF LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO 1053/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ALSO KNOWN AS 4222 OAKLAND FALLS DR, MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: AUGUST 3RD, 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: DEPUTY S. STEELE TROY NEHLS Pct. 4 Constable Fort Bend County

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on May 25th, 2010 in cause numbered 09-DCV-174158 styled Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc vs. Abiola O. Kaiyweu, in which a judgment was rendered on February 11, 2010 in favor of Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc., for the sum of Nine Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Twenty One Cents ($918.21); 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 1, 2010 and will on August 3rd, 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 Abiola O. Kaiyweu in the following described Real Property: LOT Forty Two (42), IN BLOCK One (1) OF THE CORRECTED PLAT OF LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO 1019/B AND 1020/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ALSO KNOWN AS 1261 BLUESTONESTONE DR, MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: August 3rd, 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: DEPUTY S. STEELE TROY NEHLS Pct. 4 Constable Fort Bend County

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

LEGAL NOTICE SEALED BID SALE OF SALVAGE PROPERTY FORT BEND COUNTY 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, Texas 77471 for the sale of salvage property as described herein until THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010 at 1:30 PM (CST). All bids will be publicly opened and read in the Office of the County Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, Texas. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Bid 10-110 - Sale of five (5) 1998 – 2001 Dump Trucks. Engines must be permanently destroyed per H-GAC guidelines. Vendor must be an approved H-GAC vendor. Equipment is offered as is, where is. Successful bidder will be responsible for the removal of the equipment from County property within 3 calendar days after acceptance of bid. Successful bidder assumes all liability associated with removal. To schedule a time for viewing contact Don Massey, Road and Bridge, 281-342-4513. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, 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 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on JUNE 2, 2010 in cause numbered 09-DCV-174445 styled Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc vs. GAVIN FRANK, in which a judgment was rendered on MARCH 16, 2010 in favor of Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc., for the sum of FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE Dollars and SEVENTY NINE Cents ($4559.79); 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 8, 2010 and will on AUG 3, 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 GAVIN FRANK in the following described Real Property: LOT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO (122), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF AMENDING PLAT OF LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO 1019/B AND 1020/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ALSO KNOWN AS 1230 BLUESTONESTONE DR, MISSOURI CITY, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Lexington Settlement Comm Assoc, Inc., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: AUG 3, 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH TROY NEHLS Pct. 4 Constable Fort Bend County

Legal Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Base Flood Elevation Determination for the City of Arcola, First Colony L.I.D. , Fort Bend L.I.D. # 2, Fort Bend L.I.D. # 7, Fort Bend M.U.D. #42, City of Houston, City of Katy, City of Missouri City, City of Pearland, Pecan Grove M.U.D., City of Richmond, City of Rosenberg, Village of Simonton, City of Sugar Land, West Keegans Bayou Improvement District, City of Weston Lakes, Willow Fork Drainage District, and the Unincorporated Areas of Fort Bend County, Texas. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency solicits technical information or comments on the proposed Base (1-percent-annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) shown in the Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for your community. These proposed BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For a detailed listing of the proposed BFEs and information on the statutory period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/Scripts/ bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange, toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP. 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 JUNE 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT DENT COUNTY, TEXAS in cause #07-DCV-158088 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,317.44 +++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 JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) - THELMA LEE TURNER & 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. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1; GEO 1150000012805907 CPC R117886 LOT 18 IN VLOCK 1 OF ARCOLA FARMS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 , PAGE 20 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT A TRACT OR PARCEL MEASURING 13 FEET BY 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED BY METRES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO.8310763 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE AND EXCEPT A TRACT OR PARCEL CONTAINING 0.7469 ACRES, MORE OR LESS DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN A DEED RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 8344211 IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; LEAVING HEREIN A RESIDUE OF 0.7297 ACRES, MORE OR LESS (ACCOUNT NO.1150000012805907) ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $17,260.00 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 Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on June 3, 2010 in cause numbered 09-DCV-173449 styled COLONY LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC, Inc vs. FREDERICK D. SELF, in which a judgment was rendered on NOVEMBER 16, 2009 in favor of COLONY LAKES HOMEOWNERS Assoc, Inc., for the sum of SIX-THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED –SIXTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND THIRTY NINE CENTS ($6768.39) 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 JUNE 21, 2010 and will on AUG 3, 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 FREDERICK D. SELF in the following described Real Property: LOT TWO (2), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF WATERS EDGE AT COLONY LAKES, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER SLIDE NO 1366/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of COLONY LAKES HOMEOWNERS Assoc, Inc., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: AUG 3, 2010 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH

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 Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19TH day of MAY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV-174819 in favor of the Plaintiff —QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,559.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and/ or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 10TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) -DAVID M. DANIELS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7, BLOCK 26, OF THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ELDORADO IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS IN BOOK 7, PAGE 1, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2806 SPY GLASS LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m.

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors # 73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 3RD day of JUNE 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV-174816 in favor of the Plaintiff —QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,895.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and/ or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 17TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) -CORNELL JOHNSON AND FRANCES LOUISE JOHNSON had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 13, BLOCK 40, OF THAT CERTAIN 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 3419 POINT CLEAR DRIVE DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. 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 MAY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY Texas in cause #07-DCV-160457 in favor of the Plaintiff THE WOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,793.97+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 30TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) - KAREN ELI 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 21, IN BLOCK 2, OF THE WOODS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT CLERK’S FILE NO. 1176060, SLIDE NO. 692B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $108,240.00 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 3RD day of JUNE 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY Texas in cause #08-DCV-167657 in favor of the Plaintiff ROYAL LAKES ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,596.50 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 30TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) - DEJA DERICK JOHNSON 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. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 17, IN BLOCK 2, OF ROYAL LAKES ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE NO.1658A, CLERK’S FILE NO. 1999043736 AND SLIDE 1854B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $496,470.00 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 Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 27TH day of MAY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #07-DCV-160111 in favor of the Plaintiff — THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,773.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and/ or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 25TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) -ARIC T. BARNETT AND SANDRA RACHELL BARNETT had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, BLOCK 3, OF SEDONA CREEK, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS.2360/A AND 2360/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF COMMON LY KNOWN AS 3203 CHINO VALLEY DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors # 73 Deputy Constable NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19TH day of MAY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV-174819 in favor of the Plaintiff —QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,559.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and/ or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 10TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) -DAVID M. DANIELS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7, BLOCK 26, OF THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ELDORADO IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS IN BOOK 7, PAGE 1, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2806 SPY GLASS LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m.

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors # 73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 13TH day of MAY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV-175329 in favor of the Plaintiff —QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,843.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and/ or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of MAY 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) -COREY COONS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 11, BLOCK 29, OF THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS LA QUINTA IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS IN BOOK 8, PAGE 5, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2942 CYPRESS POINT DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m.

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors # 73 Deputy Constable

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 8TH day of JUNE 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #10-DCV-177739 in favor of the Plaintiff —QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,798.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and/ or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 24TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) -ATIM EDET OKON AND EKAETE EDET had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 38, BLOCK 4, OF THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS QUAIL VALLEY, GLENN LAKES III IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS IN SLIDE #6303, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4504 MISSION VALLEY DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. 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 24TH day of JUNE 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT DENT COUNTY, TEXAS in cause #09-DCV-177077 in favor of the Plaintiff FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET AL, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,216.54 +++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 JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) - AUGUST L. BRANTLEY, & 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. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1’ GEO 2150050160080907 CPC;R56378 LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SIXTEEN, (16) OF BRIARGATE, SECTION FIVE (5), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGE 7 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $89,130.00 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 2ND day of JUNE 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY Texas in cause #09-DCV-173274 in favor of the Plaintiff COLONY LAKE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,289.69 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 30TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) - EVANGELINE M. BARILE 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. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 29, IN BLOCK 4, OF COLONY LAKE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE NO. 2452/B & 2453/A IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $194,290.00 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 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY Texas in cause #08-DCV-168424 in favor of the Plaintiff TOWNEWEST COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, for the sum of $5,067.70 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 18TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) - YOLANDA H. ALVARADO 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. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 17, IN BLOCK 2, OF TOWNEWEST, SECTION 6, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, UNDER VOLUME 10, PAGE 10, AS MODIIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED/ MARKET VALUE: $74,630.00 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 Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 25TH day of MAY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND Texas in cause #09-DCV-175327 in favor of the Plaintiff —QUAIL VALLEY FUND, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $8,559.00 +++costs as taxed on said Execution and/ or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 25TH day of JUNE 2010 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of AUGUST, 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) -JAMES A. NEWKIRK ad of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 14, BLOCK 5, OF THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS THUNDERBIRD ii IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN THE DEED OR OTHER RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS IN BOOK 16, PAGE 2, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3902 PLEASANT VALLEY DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash. Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 2 By Lieutenant G. Majors # 73 Deputy Constable

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Houston Texans and Methodist educate high school athletes on sports safety High school students in the Sugar Land area got an inside look into the world of sports and sports injuries from a former Houston Texans player thanks to a new sports education program. The Methodist Hospital System and the Houston Texans teamed up to present Playing It Safe, an interactive program designed to educate high school athletes on the importance of sports injury awareness. Athletes from Travis, Elkins and Hightower high schools had the opportunity to meet and interact with former Houston Texans kick returner J.J. Moses and Methodist athletic trainer Angela Byrd, as well as Methodist physicians, Drs. Timothy Sitter and Christopher Smith, who shared their knowledge of the industry and tips on how to become and stay a wellrounded, healthy athlete. Moses shared his story of what it’s like to be a professional athlete and spoke on the importance of working hard, doing well in school and preparing for games. He also shared several qualities that help students deal with an injury and tips on how to successfully return from an injury. “This program has allowed representatives from Methodist and me to talk to the student athletes about the importance of overcoming adversity to be-

come great athletes and do great things in life,” said Moses. Byrd, athletic trainer for Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas, emphasized the need for proper stretching, strength and conditioning and expressed the importance of staying away from steroids and other performance enhancing drugs. Both schools’ sports physicians were on hand to discuss injuries they commonly see as orthopedic surgeons, and gave instructions on stretches and exercises used to help reduce the risk of and prevent injury.

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FILM REVIEW: Inception

The official name of this movie is “Inception: The IMAX Experience.” But, of course, most movies these days are aka IMAX or 3D Experience; I saw this movie in 2D and did not feel cheated. However, there is almost nonstop action with bombs and shooting that would probably lend itself to an enhanced “IMAX Experience.” If you liked “Shutter Island” directed by Martin Scorsese starring Leo DeCaprio and/or “The Prestige” also directed by Christopher Nolan then you’ve got a shot at liking “Inception.” All three movies involve a mystique and challenge the audience to keep up with the action and determine for themselves if scenes are real or imaginary/dreams. I also had visions of a James Bond flick and “The A-Team.” Leo stars as Dom Cobb who has an international reputation for corporate espionage for being able to “steal” secrets while folks are in a dream state. Dangerous and risky business and Cobb has been at it long enough that he can “... no longer go home.” Inception on the other hand is the impossible task of the reverse: not stealing an idea but planting one by delving into the target’s deep subconscious. Planning for this type of

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mental caper actually requires Cobb’s team to improvise and take perilous and unsafe missions. The line between reality and dreams is sometimes murky. Cobb’s team includes Arthur (Joseph “Third Rock from the Sun” Gordon-Levitt) and Ariadne (Ellen “Juno” Page) and other players named Eames and Yusuf. I think you have to have a wacky name in order to participate in jumping into other people’s dreams. And you need to be able to shoot machine guns, pistols, and grenade launchers, while quickly returning to reality and/or becoming suspended in zero gravity whichever is needed. Director and Screenwriter Christopher “Dark Knight” Nolan has created a beauti-

Piper, Cindy Corbett, Diane Boykin, Rosemay DeSantis, Peggy DiStefano, Diane Peyton, Wanda Kolkhorst, Marcia Hollingshead, Mary Abbott, Judy Smitheal, Diane Schuler, Pat

Minuto, Marilu Serrato. The next meeting will be on Tuesday Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Sweetwater Country Club. For more information call Cherie at 281-499-4067.

ful action-pack movie that is superbly edited and stylized. The acting is outstanding and the cinematography and music are stunning. Only problem: I did not like or care about the characters. Nolan has allowed his dream-like imagination to become too far-fetched and he lost touch with his audience by overshadowing his characters with the action and spookiness of constantly delving into the human subconscious. The quality of this film is awesome, but we still need characters of texture and

multi-dimensions. Leo was ideal as Cobb, but I didn’t care if the bad guys killed him or if he made it home. However, for some, this movie will be an invitation for complete devotion to the story and action and they will fight you if you say anything bad about their beloved “The Matrix” or “Star Trek” or you fill in the blank. I don’t do cult so I was decidedly lukewarm. Grade 82. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison. com

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Quail Valley Yard of the Month goes to Mark and Sharon Wright of 2819 Carnoustie. Their garden is an excellent example of how to include tropical and specialty plants in the landscape. The Wrights collect named Plumeria with 8 or 10 varieties lining their driveway. When the Plumerias are stored in the greenhouse for winter, the bed is filled with seasonal annuals such as Pansies and Snapdragons. Their landscape includes a majestic Crepe Myrtle, Crinum lilies as well as Coleus for seasonal annuals this summer. The Wrights invite you to smell the variety of Plumeria fragrances and colors along the drive. Mark is President of the Houston chapter of Plumeria Society of America, which has a sale July 31.(www.theplumeriasociety.org) The Wrights received a lovely plant from Flowers by Adela and a certificate from the Quail Valley Garden Club (http://traction.typepad.com/QVGC/) Research shows that the biggest factors in a mother's breastfeeding success are her determination and access to good information and support. La Leche League (LLL) of Fort Bend Leaders provide free phone help to moms with breastfeeding questions and also host two free meetings each month that are open to any interested women (babies welcome as well!) LLL of Fort Bend’s evening meeting is on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m at the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. Daytime meeting is on the third Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the River Park Club House. To speak to an accredited La Leche League Leader, call Laura at 281-277-4989 or Melia at 281-344-8585 or visit www. lllhouston.org.

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La Leche League of Fort Bend leaders attended the LLL of Texas Area Conference in Round Rock, recently. Pictured Melia Boyer, left, leader, Jenny and Ryan Ward, group members, Laura and Paul Kasemervisz, leader, Beverly Drilling, group member, and Erin and Timothy Serice, group members.

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