Fort Bend Independent

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FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

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

Duck Golf Classic

The Exchange Club of Fort Bend’s Duck Golf Classic Committee: Crissy Nolen, left, Dorothy Null, John Healey and Katina Scott.

The Fourth Annual Duck Golf Classic, hosted by the Exchange Club of Fort Bend, has been set for Oct. 15 at Pecan Grove Country Club in Richmond.

The day of the tournament, registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with tee-off at 11:30 a.m.

Dinner and auction at 5 p.m.

“The Exchangites are known for doing good and having fun’ and that is exactly what we do, especially the fun part of it,” said Crissy Nolen, president, Exchange Club of Fort Bend.

This year, a new and excit-

ing addition has been added to the Golf Classic.

“The first lucky golfer making a hole-in-one during the golf tournament will win a car, donated by Classic Chevrolet, which is generating a lot of interest, ” Nolen said.

There are also numerous other prizes such as closest to the pin, longest ball, and others.

“Texas Roadhouse is graciously sponsoring dinner after the tournament in the club house, where we will have many live and silent auction

items and will present the trophies and awards,” Nolen said.

Teams are still being formed, however, it is filling fast, so please sign-up soon. Sponsorships are still available too.

Funds raised through the golf tournament will go to support the Fort Bend Community. This year’s goal to raise $40,000 will assist the club in continuing its programs in prevention of child abuse, Americanism, youth and community service.

For more information, call Dorothy Nall, 713-298-9528 or email dnall@comcast.net.

Missouri City is “Nation’s Third Most Affordable City for Homebuyers” Missouri City continues to earn its reputation as the “Show Me” City with yet another national ranking from MONEY Magazine and CNNMoney.

The City came in at number three in the “Top 10 Most Affordable Cities for Homebuyers” (population 50,000 to 300,000).

Using data from Onboard Informatics and other sources, MONEY Magazine/ CNNMoney identified locations with economic strength, quality health care, low crime, great schools, and lots to do.

Then the magazine’s reporters visited 29 top-scoring places to “assess what the numbers can’t tell you—whether a town is a true community.” Spring is the only other Texas City on the list and was ranked No. 1.

Missouri City’s ranking is the latest in a series of national and state recognitions. In 2010, Missouri City ranked #21 in MONEY Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Live in America after coming in at #56 in 2008, for cities with populations from 50,000 to 300,000.

“Those of us living here

know what a special place we have,” said Mayor Allen Owen.

“We are recognized for responsibly managing our growth with ongoing input from our citizens, and we all are very honored with this national recognition. I can’t credit our residents enough for their interest in keeping our city an attractive and a safe place to raise their families.”

Owen went on to explain that “we have excellent credit ratings which allow us to conSee RANK, Page 3

Holding the new street sign for Ben E. Keith Way are (back row, from left): Bob Ulliman, Ben E. Keith Manager of Construction and Facilities; Chris Fallon, Project Engineer; Michelle Ferguson, Project Engineer; Keith Fliehler, Assistant Construction Manager; Tim Tufts, Senior Construction Manager, Assistant Public Works Director Sharon Valiante, Economic Development Coordinator Bob Graf, City Manager Edward Broussard, Assistant City Manager Scott Elmer, Streets Superintendent Rigo Calzoncin and Chief Signal Technician Mike DelSignore. In the front row,

from left are: Council Member Don Smith, Mayor Allen Owen, Robbie Fish, General Manager, Ben E. Keith Foods-

Houston Division; and Council Members Bobby Marshall and Floyd Emery. In recognition of Ben E. Keith, a major distributor of food service and beverage products, building a headquarters division on an 82-acre site in Missouri City, Council Members recently voted to rename Beltway Crossing as Ben E. Keith Way. When completed, the company will be the City’s largest employer. Ben E. Keith plans to begin shipping its products from the new warehouse and other buildings in early 2013, and will serve southeast Texas and Louisiana.

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Conflict of interest charge leveled against P & Z commissioner

By BARBARA FULENWIDER Two Sugar Land residents are alleging a violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act by the Telfair HOA (Homeowners’ Association) regarding multifamily housing and have taken their complaint to District Attorney John Healey.

They have also accused Jim Shaw, chairman of the Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission, of having a conflict of interest. Diana Miller, broker/owner of Fort Bend Homes, wrote in a letter to the soon-to-be Sugar Land city attorney, Mary Ann Powell, asking that “Mr. Shaw be removed” from P&Z “effective immediately.”

She believes Shaw has a conflict of interest because he is vice president of ICO Commercial, one of the partners in a group that has bought 14 acres in Telfair for shops and offices.

In the letter to Healey, Miller said, “I believe he (Shaw) used his knowledge to encourage the comments that would benefit his personal real estate development within Telfair while he remained silent on the issues that would harm his financial interests.”

As for the Texas Open Meeting Act alleged violations, Ketki Shah, who in a letter to Healey identified herself as a “concerned Telfair resident,” wrote that “homeowners were not made aware of any public meeting (held) to discuss” apartments, which she described as a “topic of relevance to the homeowners.” She also said that Telfair HOA representatives endorsed apartment development and voted on it at the unannounced meeting.

After an article was published in a Fort Bend community newspaper, C.I.A. Services, Inc., which managers Telfair, wrote the newspaper editor and reporter to “clear up a few misstatements.” The letter also answered Shah’s concerns.

First C.I.A. Services disputed the headline that the Telfair HOA “supports apartments.”

“The Telfair Community association has never taken an official position or vote on this type of issue, nor has discussion taken place at any of our meetings regarding support or opposition to the Telfair Exchange Lofts.”

The letter went on to say that a “recent meeting between Newland Communities, Sueba, upscale apartment and loft developers, TBG Partners, a

Anti-apartment activist Diana Miller landscape architect firm, and Telfair’s HOA” as quoted from the newspaper article, “is also incorrect. Telfair Community Association was not a party to that meeting.”

The letter also says “a Sueba representative was a guest at Telfair’s board of Direcors meeting to request that the Telfair Community Association facilitate a meeting between (Section 12) homeowners -those within 200 feet of the (apartment) development -and Sueba.” It goes on to state that board members had the “understanding that that meeting was to comply with the P&Z Commission’s request.”

Sugar Land P & Z Commissioner Jim Shaw The meeting was on July 18 and “Telfair’s neighborhood delegates and alternates” were invited to attend “to gather information and ask questions on behalf of their sections’ residents,” the Telfair letter says.

Emails and reminders were sent to all delegates and alternates, according to the Telfair letter.

Because the meeting was held to facilitate the exchange of information between residents and Sueba, it was not an official voting meeting. Only two of five board members attended so as not to constitute a quorum.

See CONFLICT, Page 3

NUNSENSE. Frolic in the madness of Fort-Bend Theatre’s production of Nunsense at 2815 Main Street in Stafford, Sept. 21 to Oct. 6, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidently poisoned the fifty-two bingo-playing nuns that help run a leper colony on an island south of France. With no funds for the burials, five of the nineteen surviving nuns must find a way to overcome this disaster by staging a fundraising variety show starring the nuns themselves.

What follows is an outrageously hilarious musical that will keep you laughing from beginning to end! Tickets ranging from $13 $16 are available on the FBT website www.fortbendtheatre.com.

Group discounts available. For more information, please call 281-208-3333. Above, Sister Mary Amnesia (Jennifer Henzler) and Sister Mary Annette look on as Sister Mary Leo (Martha Patton) performs her Dying Swan ballet in Nunsense.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 • INDEPENDENT • Page 3

News Sugar Land adopts 2013 budget, 2012 tax rate After a series of budget workshops and public hearings, City Council approved on Sept. 18 a $181.6 million fiscal year 2013 budget. Sugar Land’s fiscal year 2013 begins Oct. 1, 2012, and ends Sept.

30, 2013.

The budget includes all funds, a five-year financial plan and five-year capital improvements program.

The focus for fiscal year 2013 is to maintain expected service levels established by departments to provide superior service to the public.

The budget includes the addition of two public safety dispatchers in the general fund, three positions in the surface water fund and eight and a half positions at Sugar Land Regional Airport (the airport is a self-sustaining fund).

There have been no increases to full-time staffing in several years.

Other additions include implementation of City Council policy and direction, such as funding for the City’s streetscape policy.

This program reimburses homeowner associations for maintenance of City rights of way and maintenance and operation of completed capital projects, such as landscaping along U.S. Highway 59, that were funded in the current fiscal year.

The five-year capital improvement program totals $129 million with first-year funding of $27.18 million for drainage improvements in the Ragus Lakes area and throughout the City, a crime prevention camera program in district one, extensive sidewalk rehabilitation, pavement rehabilitation, planning for a future street reconstruction program, the second phase of the wayfinding signage program, extension of Meadowcroft Boulevard, various utility projects needed to maintain and improve the water and wastewater systems and land acquisition for future City use.

Projects proposed as funded focus on the “needs” of the City to maintain existing infrastructure such as sidewalks, streets, facilities, water distribution and well rehabilitation and wastewater projects such as lift station and collection system rehabilitation. However, nearly $55.16 million in projects requested were unable to be funded within forecasted debt and operating capacities. These projects consist of additional amenities such as parks and trails which are considered “wants.”

The general fund, which covers the majority of city operations, includes a proposed 2.67 percent increase over fiscal year 2012. Increases are needed to support the increased cost of operating the City; this takes into account the implementation of existing policies and completed projects, employee compensation and citywide technology needs.

An adopted tax rate of 30.895 cents will increase average 2011 residential tax bills by about 2.75 percent, though individual tax bills will vary depending on increases or decreases to home values. The increase to the tax rate was recommended to maintain current service levels, support debt service requirements and ensure structural balance in the budget.

Sales tax has grown at a rate higher than anticipated for 2012. The fiscal year 2012 budget anticipated 3 percent growth in collections over the prior year; to date, Sugar Land is 5.5 percent above expectations.

“We are very pleased to have seen a return of economic growth to the area this year,” said City Manager Allen Bogard.

“The approved budget includes moderate increases to allow the City to manage existing service levels, maintain structural balance and to implement our capital improvements program and strategic planning efforts. Conservative increases give us the chance to continue to watch the local and national economy.”

The current budget projects a 3 percent increase in sales tax. Significant sales

tax growth enabled the City to lower its tax rate from 50 cents in 1993 to the current rate of just over 30 cents. This would not have been possible without the growth in sales tax to support the expanding demands for services being placed on the city. During the past five years, sales tax growth flattened.

Utility bills will increase in January as the City implements the next step toward

mandated groundwater reduction.

The City’s surface water treatment plant is under construction and expected to begin treating water in the spring of 2013. The average residential bill will increase approximately $2 per month as the surface water rate changes from $1.42 to $1.61 per 1,000 gallons. The City has been able to phase in the rate increases to minimize impacts

Missouri City City Council adopts tax rate for 2012 After careful consideration, Missouri City Council Members voted unanimously during their Sept. 17 meeting to adopt the effective tax rate— $.0.5448 per $100 of valuation—for Fiscal Year 2013.

The ETR is defined as the rate that will generate the same amount of revenue the City received last year and will ensure citizens continuously receive the same level of services. The approved rate will be distributed as follows: $0.35857 will be allocated to Maintenance & Operations (O&M) and $0.18623 will be allocated to Interest & Sinking (I&S) for capital projects.

Members noted their action does not equate to a property

tax increase because the adopted tax rate—54.48 cents— does not exceed the effective rate. Homeowners will be minimally impacted by the adjustment. Based on the average home value of $157,000 in Missouri City, residents will pay an estimated additional $25.76 annually with the new rate. Last year’s tax rate was 52.84 cents per $100 of valuation.

“The past several years, City Council and Staff have been faced with budgets where our expenses have exceeded revenues,” explained Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Wyatt.

“We have worked together to bridge those monetary gaps by using Fund Balance reserves.

This is not a sustainable solution long-term and today’s decision will keep us on fiscally prudent track.”

In other action on the finance front, Council Members authorized the receipt of 2012 property values and collection rate from the Fort Bend County Tax Assessor/Collector Patsy Schultz. The net taxable value for 2012 increased to $4,020,472,066, compared to $3,934,217,230 in 2011.

Part of the appreciation is attributable to new businesses moving into the City.

To view the Fiscal Year 2013 budget plan, residents can click on “Financial Transparency” on the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov.

Rank From Page 1

Development Director Bob Graf added that “since we have a wide variety of homes available in Missouri City, our community allows most employees of a company that locates here to be able to find an affordable home close to work and recreational venues.”

MONEY Magazine and CNNMoney also highlights that Missouri City “is one of the state’s most diverse, both ethnically—with 56 languages spoken in the school system—and socioeconomically. And there are affordable homes to suit every income bracket, from expansive mansions to beautiful three-bedrooms that cost less than $100,000. Another draw for homebuyers: great schools and strict zoning.”

Director of Development Services Gary Smith said, “Missouri City emphasizes the quality of life in the community.” He added that “the City’s zoning regulations provide a pleasing blend of architecture, creating a visually pleasing environment. Missouri City has been recognized as a Scenic City by Scenic America’s Texas chapter due to these regulations.” Noting the importance

of these accomplishments, Smith said, “the City preserves and works to improve the appearance of the community through its Comprehensive Plan, zoning regulations and code enforcement activities.”

In past years, Missouri City has also been recognized as the 5th safest City in Texas by Congressional Quarterly, was presented with the prestigious gold Leadership Circle Award from the Texas State Comptroller’s Office for transparency in financial, audit and budget reporting to residents, and for more than 20 years the City Budget and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report have been recognized annually by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for their detail on City services and programs and the City’s financial condition.

In addition, “Avid Golfer” magazine named the El Dorado greens at Quail Valley Golf Course No. 1 in the category for the “Best Overall Value Under $40” and No. 2 in the “Top 10 Value Priced Courses” among public golf courses in Texas.

tinue to build our infrastructure and attract businesses, including companies that have located their world and regional headquarters in our City, such as Global Geophysical, Lufkin Automation and Ben E. Keith.”

According to MONEY Magazine and CNNMoney, “amid these towns that comprise the best places to live, we’ve researched some of the areas where homes are most affordable. Given the tough housing market and an even tighter wallet, residents of these 10 towns see their incomes go the furthest when it comes to home ownership.” The magazine’s research shows Missouri City has median home prices at $145,690, median family income of $89,242, and it hails that “with almost two dozen parks in just 30 square miles, it’s no wonder Missouri City is considered one of Texas’ most scenic towns.”

Missouri City’s Economic

Conflict From Page 1 According to the letter, “no other HOA meetings occurred between the July 18 informational meeting and the public hearing held on Aug. 23.

District Attorney Healey confirmed that he has received “an inquiry or complaint about a conflict of interest. I have turned it over to an attorney in my office whose concentration is in this area. We had a conversation with the complainant on Thursday. It is a priority.”

As for the conflict of interest allegation, Doug Adolph, Sugar Land spokesman, said, “Mr. Shaw asked if it was a conflict of interest for him to be in a partnership that owns land in Telfair and also serve on Sugar Land’s P&Z. The ruling he got from the city’s legal department said there was no conflict.”

“Mr. Shaw approached the city because he had concerns about a possible conflict of interest and so he asked the city to determine if there were any,” Adolph said.

The city spokesman also said Sugar Land has received another letter from Diane Miller and “we believe there are misstatements of facts so we are in the process of evaluating the content of the letter and the information she submitted. We intend to reply back to her with a formal response,” Adolph said.

to rate payers. One more rate adjustment will be needed in 2014 to implement a full year of surface water plant operations. Base rates remain the same.

There is no change for water and wastewater rates. Residential solid waste bills will remain at the current $16 per

month rate, as the City’s provider, Republic Waste, agreed to waive contractual increases for 2013 due to the success of the automated collection and recycling programs.

For complete information on the fiscal year 2013 budget, visit the City’s website at www.sugarlandtx.gov.

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Drug take-back day

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies will host a drop-off station in the parking lot of the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, located at the corner of Eugene Heimann Circle and Williams Way Boulevard in Richmond (across from the jail complex). Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time, according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. The take-back day is held twice each year, with dates in the spring and fall. Other sites in Fort Bend County include Fort Bend ISD Police, 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, and the Missouri City Police Department, 3849 Cartwright Rd., Missouri City. The times are the same.

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Opinion

The View from Sugar Land

Skeeters’ season triumph

By RUSSELL JONES Congratulations are in order to the Sugar Land Skeeters who concluded a successful inaugural season Sunday night in a 5 - 3 victory over the York Revolution.

The team drew over 470,000 fans in 70 home games, setting numerous league attendance records, including the most fans over the course of a season.

Former Astro Jason Lane was announced as the team’s Most Valuable Player for the year, in a rare baseball season of pitching in the regular rotation and batting as the designated hitter in most other games. Proving the validity of the award, Lane lined a threerun third inning home run in the final game, leading the good guys to victory over the playoff-bound Revolution.

More Games One wonders what game the administration is playing as it changes its story about the September 11 attacks on the consulate in Benghazi, Libya, where the Ambassador, two SEAL team members, and another American were killed. For more than a week, the official word from the White House was that the attack resulted from Moslem anger over a third rate video which had been running on YouTube for months.

It was “spontaneous” according to Susan Rice, America’s ambassador to the United Nations. In multiple interviews, she made it clear that no doubt existed, and that suggestions that the attacks were preplanned were simply not plausible.

What was not plausible was the administration’s story. Rice’s version was repeated by press secretary Carney early in the week, despite substantial evidence to the contrary. It was only late in the week when Secretary of State Clinton described the

Jones Benghazi attack as a premeditated terrorist attack.

Many facts were known about the attack almost immediately, and no realistic observer could possibly have reached the original conclusion insisted upon by the administration. How is it that a spontaneous attack could have included the use of rocket propelled grenades (RPG’s) by the attackers? How is it that the attack not only included the consulate, but also a State Department “safe house” that should have been unknown to anyone except consulate employees?

These and other facts were reported almost immediately and were uniformly confirmed by observers on the ground. Yet, for eight days, the administration steadfastly stood by its story that this was not a preplanned attack.

This weekend, Obama campaign chairman Gibbs denied that there was any political motivation for the administration story.

“No one . . . misled anyone . . . .No one wants to get to the bottom of this more than we do.”

That is the most implausible statement of all.

More faulty logic The only serious interview of

Obama occurring this political season took place last Thursday on Univision in a bilingual exchange in which the moderator asked tough questions, and Obama danced around the answers.

The most difficult question was why Obama had not kept his 2008 promise to pass immigration reform. “A promise is a promise, and with all due respect … you didn’t keep that promise,” the moderator said in English. After blaming Republicans, Obama replied, “When we talked about immigration reform the first year, that was before the economic collapse.”

Actually, no, the collapse came while Bush was still in office. Obama’s first year in office came later.

The moderator then asked whether Obama had undertaken his recent “deferred action” program to allow a path to citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants merely to gain votes from Latinos. Candidate Obama responded by discussing general programs for children for the next 9 minutes, but never got around to answering the political question.

Romney was also interviewed

by Univision the day before. The audience’s response was said to be enthusiastic. Democrats’ harshest comment about the Romney interview was that the candidate seemed to have put on “brown face” to gain the audience’s favor.

If that is the best the Democrats can do to assure that the Latino vote does not go to Republicans, maybe things are not as bad as they seem.

Jones served as a member of the Sugar Land City Council from 2003 through June, 2011.

He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

Around the neighborhoods: Quail Valley

By CAROLYN BOWDEN THE PAST: Mail delivery was “rural route”. This meant no “walking” carriers. Instead they delivered mail via mail trucks. I grew up with a mail box mounted on the front porch next to our front door.

The first week in our QV new house, I met our “mail lady”. I was in the driveway in front of the garage. I heard a “hello” and there was a lady with a big smile. She introduced herself and welcomed me to Quail Valley. She gave me some printed information about rural mail delivery.

What really caught my attention was that if I needed stamps, you just put cash in a Post Office printed envelope, and the next day’s mail would include the stamps.

To mail a package you gave it to the carrier and put cash in the “envelope” to use for payment of the mailing of the package.

The next day in your mail would be that “envelope with your change or the amount owed for the difference in the cost.

Swan Lake The Missouri City Ballet presents “Swan Lake” on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Stafford Civic Center. This beautiful production is considered to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. Its romance and beauty has mesmerized audiences for more than 100 years. Puchase your tickets today at www.missouricityballet.org.

Adults: $12, Youth: $10, group rates for 15 or more.

Info call: 832-387-MCB1, info@missouricityballet.org.

Bowden ANECDOTE: I was on a step ladder “attempting” to prune our little oak tree.

At that moment our mail lady drove up. She told me that I needed a small pruning saw for that size limb. I told her we didn’t have that size.

She said she did and I could borrow her saw the next day.

True to her word, the next day she rang my door bell and handed me the saw. She said to just leave it by my mail box when I was through using it.

I thought: “Even the mail carriers are “unique” and “special” in this little town.”

GARAGE SALE Lake Colony subdivision, located behind (south of) the HEB and LA Fitness store locations on Highway 6 in Missouri City, will have agarage sale on Sept. 29. Over 30 families will be selling household items including clothing, appliances, kids’ toys, and other items.

Streets which are entirely within the subdivision are Autumn Lakes/Summer Lakes; Rimrock Drive/Granite Lake Drive; and Cave Run Drive/ Calendar Lake Drive. Residents will be ready to sell on Saturday between 8 a.m. and 1p.m.

THE PRESENT: The new subdivisions now have “cluster” mail boxes. Something else you have to remember to do when leaving home or returning. The “routine” can be different.

If you are trying to “catch” the mail carrier, “lots of luck”.

When the weather is bad, you can’t just make a “mad dash”.

You need to take an umbrella and/or wear a jacket.

You can’t check your mail in your pajamas. You never have the opportunity to know your mail carrier. No way to give them holiday goodies as a “thank you” for good service.

THE FUTURE? It appears that future mail service could mean less “personal” mail.

Instead, look for more advertising circulars, “occupant” mail, and solicitation mail outs by fund raisers and organizations.

It is my understanding that this “standard mail service” is now approaching 50 percent of total mail volume.

NEXT COLUMN (Oct. 10) Quail Valley “estate” stories.

Bargain book sale at First Colony Library Friends of First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway at Grants Lake, Sugar Land, will hold their monthly bargain book sale Sat. Oct. 6, 9 am to 2 pm.

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Home vacancy is an insurance concern

By BASIL HOUSEWRIGHT, JR. Be aware the current market for homeowners insurance in Texas has resulted in many different types (forms) of homeowners’ insurance policies being sold and they are not created equal. Vacancy is an issue, which many face when they have purchased a new home and have not yet sold their old home or have been transferred and move away.

All home insurance policies have limitations but some are more severe limitations than others. Some will suspend coverage when you move from the residence per the policy language. Below is a sampling of the language being used to address this issue.

Be aware the following provisions are a portion of the insuring agreement for homes.

HOB Policy Form Vacancy. During the policy term, if an insured building is vacant for 60 consecutive days immediately before a loss, we will not be liable for a loss by the perils of fire and lightning or vandalism or malicious mischief. Coverage may be provided by endorsement to this policy.

HOA Policy Form Vacancy. If the insured moves from the dwelling and a substantial part of the personal property is removed from that dwelling, the dwelling will be considered vacant.

Coverage that applies under Coverage A (Dwelling) will

Housewright be suspended effective 60 days after the dwelling becomes vacant. This coverage remains suspended during such vacancy.

HO3 Policy Form Endorsement Occupancy Endorsement.

It is a condition of this policy that any vacancy or unoccupancy of the described building after the inception date of the policy must be reported to the company. It is understood and agreed that with the exception of coverage of fire and lightning, windstorm or hail (where applicable), smoke, and falling objects, this Company shall not be liable for loss occurring while a described building, whether intended for occupancy by owner or tenant, is unoccupied beyond a period of sixty consecutive days. “Vacant” or “Unoccupied” means neither you nor your guest has slept overnight in the dwelling for a period of 60 consecutive days. Another Company states coverage is suspended if the home has been vacant for more than 30 consecutive days immediately before the loss. Another Company

states coverage will only exist if the Insured is residing at the insured resident premises.

In layman’s term when you move from the home coverage is suspended.

Major concerns for a vacant home are vandalism, theft damage or a water leak, which goes undetected because no one is home. By using the above stated and other similar policy provisions the insuring company limits their liability when a home becomes vacant.

The home insurance policy is priced for exposures of a typical owner occupied home not a vacant dwelling. The “For Sale” sign in a front yard is an advertisement to thieves of a potential vacant home.

If you own a home, which is going to be vacant, make sure you know what coverage and limitations of coverage exist in your specific insurance policy when the home becomes vacant.

Short-term policies for vacant homes are available and yes they are more costly but the potential for a loss is greater at a vacant dwelling. Paying a higher price for proper coverage is more prudent than having a policy which provides no or very limited coverage.

Basil Housewright is manager of Texans Insurance & Financial Group, Inc a local Independent Insurance Agency operating in Sugar Land since 1991. He can be reached at (281) 277-7800, Fax (281) 277-7801, E-Mail – basil@texansinsure.com.

Visit www.texansinsure.com.

Too good to be true investments It’s an old adage, but one that repeats throughout history: “if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.” It’s human nature to believe we’ve discovered something no one else has. In our endless search to accomplish more while doing less, we are constantly enticed by what appear to be hidden shortcuts. And just like the latest and greatest diet pills, they ultimately lead to failure and worse, hopelessness.

Investing is not exempt.

On the opposite end of every buy is a seller who thinks the purchase is wrong, and it is likely that the seller is a professional investor with years of experience and teams of analysts to support his position. But still, either in ignorance or arrogance of this fact, investors continue to reach for investments that promise high returns with little to no risk or cost.

Consider a local example of investment opportunities that were proved to be too good to be true. Stanford Financial Group offered CDs with double the market yield and low risk. The argument was that they were buying corporate stocks, real estate, hedge funds and precious metals to generate sufficient returns.

But as those markets tumbled, it became harder for Stanford to justify those promised returns and eventually, the investment was revealed for what it was, a Ponzi scheme.

In some respects, it’s easy to point to illegal activity and say, “investors should have known better.” But what about the legal advice you can get from a broker?

One of the hot commodities in financial services is vari-

Bill & Jared Jameson able annuities. Generally, they are sold as having flexibility, up-side potential and downside protection.

If you need the income, you can annuitize the account and receive payments. Or, you can let the cash value continue to grow. There are various bells and whistles that allow you to “lock in gains” and “guarantee values.”

In reality, variable annuities are often inflexible and expensive, and offer limited potential to investors. Annuities are more appropriately viewed as insurance, and there is always a cost to insurance. Most of the time, it is the investors that bear the cost. Certainly legal, but usually more costly and more complicated than tradi-

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tional investments.

The same is true for your friend’s hot stock tip, or the latest great real estate opportunity. Always consider the down-side risk and cost to every investment before making a decision. To avoid the pitfalls mentioned above, contact your local fee-only financial advisor.

WJ Interests is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm in Sugar Land. For more information, please contact us at wj@wjinterests.com or 281634-9400.

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FILM REVIEW: End of Watch “We are cops…we have a heart…we bleed, too…” This was the ominous, opening narration by Los Angeles Police Officer Brian Taylor (Jake “Brokeback Mountain” Gyllenhaal).

After all of these years, Larry H., why do you still call him Brokeback Gyllenhaal? He’s only 31 and he played sheepherder Jack Twist in 2005 and was so good opposite Heath Ledger that both of them will forever be known for their performance in “Brokeback Mountain.”

Of course, I could call him Jake “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” Gyllenhaal (2010) but that would be cruel. That movie came in third on Larry H’s Sugar Awards for Worst Movies for the year 2010. So let’s be fair and just leave it at Brokeback.

Or in the future we might consider referring to him as Jake “End of Watch” Gyllenhaal because his performance was almost as praise-worthy as Officer Taylor.

This is a cop show about two street-tough patrolmen who work the mean neighborhoods of South Central LA and they ain’t scared to shoot ‘em up with the NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County on the 9th day of July by the Clerk thereof, in the NORTH MISSION GLEN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT vs NI-TEX HOLDINGS INCORPORATED in Cause # 06-DCV-153498 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:000’ Clock AM on the 2nd day of October, 2012, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the Fort Bend County Justice Center Parking Garage, 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas, Level l of the Parking Garage at the South End, West Corner, near Stairway “B” of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit: TRACT I: GEO: 5035030020370907/5035030020370 LOT 37, BLOCK 2, OF AMENDED PLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBERS 678/A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 5035030020370907/ 5035030020370).

TRACT 2: GEO:5035030020380907/503 5030020380 LOT 38, BLOCK 2, OF AMENDED PLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBERS 678/A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 5035030020380907/5035030020380) TRACT 3: GEO: 5035030020400907/ 5035030020400 .

LOT 40, BLOCK 2, OF AMENDED PLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN SLIDE NUMBERS 678/A & B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 5035030020 400907/5035030020400).

Levied on the 20th day of August, 2012 as the property of NI-TEX HOLDINGS INCORPORATION, MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $50,898.33, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY/ HARRIS-FORT BEND ESD #100 AND FORT BEND COUNTY/ HARRISFORT BEND ESD #100.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 20th day of August, 2012.

Rob Cook, CONSTABLE, Pct. 3 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Deputy S.A. Slayers, #1338 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of August, 2012 by the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause 11-JCV41-06386 in favor of the Plaintiff - Mission Glen Homeowners Association Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2613.56 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 24th day of August, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Rowena Marable had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of October, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Twenty-Three (23), Block (6), of Mission Glen, Section Two (2), according to the map or plat thereof recorded in slide 565/B and 566/A, of the Map Records of Fort Bend County, Texas; more commonly known as 15506 Scenic Haven Drive, Houston, Texas.

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $80,620.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

By S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338

married “a week after prom.”

These two handsome and humorous partners are revered and despised by their peers because of their heroics and apparent hot-dog attitude. But they love each other in a way that only law enforcement partners can after they fight and work together in a way that we civilians know little about.

They live or die by their “Glock 19’s, Spyderco knives… and Smith and Wesson handcuffs,” but they really wear the badge because they can’t see bad guys. Michael Pena plays Officer Mike Zavala; Pena is remarkable as the strong, married cop with a pregnant wife who he CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on July 11th, 2012 by the County Court at Law No. 1 of of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #11-CCV-044667 in favor of the Plaintiff -MISSION BEND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, plaintiff, for the sum of $3,902.99++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on July 20th, 2012 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of OCTOBER 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant(s) - JANNA MEJIA had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-THREE, (23), IN BLOCK TWELVE, (12), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 12, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS N (THE PROPERTY). 16106 ESPINOSA, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

Terms: Cash TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Ruben Davis, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas

By Lieutenant G. Majors Deputy Constable #73

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE OF LEVY REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 8th day of September, 2011 by the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause #10-DCV-184349 in favor of the Plaintiff -Eldridge Park Village Community Association Plaintiff, for the sum of $4383.42++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 24th day of August, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Lilian Ofoebu and Beniamine A. Ofoebu had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of October, 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 14, BLOCK 01, OF ELDRIDGE PARK VILLAGE, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP/ RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 1728/B AND 1729/A, AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $ 133,090.00 Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

By S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on August 9th, 2012 by the 434th judicial district court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #11-DCV-189112 in favor of the Plaintiff -SIENNA PLANTTAION RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. plaintiff, for the sum of $7,935.73++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on August 13th, 2012 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of OCTOBER 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant(s) - JAMES W. BARRETT had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 20, IN BLOCK TWO, (2) OF SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS, SECTION THREE -A (3A), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20040030 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. 5934 NINE MILE LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

Terms: Cash TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 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 / or Order of Sale issued on August 3rd, 2012 by the County Court at Law No. 4 of of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #11-CCV-046823 in favor of the Plaintiff -MISSION BEND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, plaintiff, for the sum of $3,928.32++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on AUGUST 17TH, 2012 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of OCTOBER 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant(s) - JOSE ISRAEL GARMENDEZ had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:

themselves doing anything else.

This movie has a similar feel as “Training Day” (2001) that was also set in LA; a script by David Ayer, who wrote and directed “End of Watch.” The semblance, at times, is obvious.

The trivia on Ayer is that he was running the streets as a teenager in South Central LA in the 80’s. I suspect that he had more than one run-in with the boys in blue; he just knows too much about cops.

As a reminder, his script for “Training Day” was good enough to provide an Academy Award

platform for Denzel Washington as Det. Alonzo Harris and I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility for Gyllenhaal and Pena to get serious consideration for their performances. This is an extremely well-acted movie.

I couldn’t get enough of Officers Taylor and Zavala and luckily they were on the screen about 98% of the time. I loved those guys; I cared about them deeply.

That says it all.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 92. Larry H. sugarlaw@larryharrison.com

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on July 1st, 2012 by the 240th judicial district court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #10-DCV-179965 in favor of the Plaintiff -QUAIL GREEN WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, plaintiff, for the sum of $6,284.71++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on August 3rd, 2012 and will offer for sale on the 2nd day of OCTOBER 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant(s) - DARRELL LOWE AND LACHELLE A. LOWE had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 25, IN BLOCK THREE, (3) OF QUAIL GREEN WEST, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER SLIDE NOS. 585/B AND 586/A, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, AS MODIFIED

BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. 2311 LISHA LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489.

Terms: Cash TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M.

FLOODS ARE

LIKE HIGHWAYS. THEY RUN THROUGH ALL 50 STATES.

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 / or Order of Sale issued on August 3rd, 2012 by the 240th judicial district court of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #07-DCV-158795 in favor of the Plaintiff -QUAIL GREEN WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, plaintiff, for the sum of Floods are America’s most common natural disaster, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: $7,576.74++++costs as taxed on said LOT THIRTEEN, (13), IN BLOCK ONE, (01), Execution and / or Order of Sale and further so everyone is at risk. In fact, 1 in 4 flood claims OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION the sum of executing the same.

TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND I have levied on August 3rd, 2012 and will are filed in low-to-moderate flood risk areas.

COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE offer for sale on the 2nd day of OCTOBER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED 2012 at the County Courthouse steps Don’t risk your home. Call me for flood insurance today.

IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 29, OF THE PLAT of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Richmond, Texas between the hours often N (THE PROPERTY). 7202 SAN PABLO, o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083. ( AGENT AREA ) all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant(s) - BRANNON NEALY Terms: Cash had of, in, or to the following described TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: Ruben Davis, Constable LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Precinct Two LOT 08, IN BLOCK ONE, (1) OF QUAIL Fort Bend County, Texas GREEN WEST, SECTION THREE (3), A 101 Southwestern Blvd., Suite 230 SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY,

By Lieutenant G. Majors TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS OR Sugar Land, TX 77478 Deputy Constable #73 PLATS FILED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER SLIDE NOS. 586/B AND 587/A, NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE REPLATTED UNDER SLIDE NOS. 676/B NOTICE OF LEVY AND 677/A, AND PARTIALLY REPLATTED REAL PROPERTY UNDER SLIDE NOS. 1676/B AND 1789/B, Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution ASPM MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th FEMA_News_4x5_08.indd 3 9/10/08 3:26:50 THERETO OR ADDITIONAL REPLATS day of August, 2012 by the 434th Judicial THEREOF. 2030 GREENCREST DRIVE, District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas www.texansinsure.com MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77489. in cause #08-DCV-162452 in favor of the Terms: Cash Plaintiff - Westpark Lakes Homeowners TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Association, Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Ruben Davis, Constable of $1302.40 ++++costs as taxed on said NOTICE OF LEVY Notice is hereby given, that by virtue Precinct Two Execution and / or Order of Sale and REAL PROPERTY of a certain Order of Sale issued by Fort Bend County, Texas further the sum of executing the same.

Under and by virtue of a Writ of the clerk of the 434th District Court

By Lieutenant G. Majors Therefore, on the 27th day of August, Execution and / or Order of Sale issued of Fort Bend County, Texas on AuDeputy Constable #73 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct on the 10th day of August, 2012 by gust 2nd, 2012 in cause numbered Three Fort Bend County, have levied on the 240th Judicial District Court of 12DCV196322 styled Summerfield and have seized all rights, title, interest, Fort Bend County, Texas in cause Estates Homeowners Assoc vs. Darand claim to which the said Defendant(s) #1O-DCV-183262 in favor of the CONSTABLE SALE rel and Kathie Brooks, in which a - Norville Dyson and Veronica Estrella Plaintiff -Mission Glen Homeowner’s judgment was rendered on June 4th, Dyson had of, in, or to the following Association Inc. Plaintiff, for the sum 2012 in favor of Summerfield Estates Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution described real property, and will offer for of $3432.04 ++++costs as taxed on Homeowners Assoc for the sum of and / or Order of Sale issued on August 7th, sale on the 2nd day of October, 2012 at said Execution and / or Order of Sale Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sev2012 by the 400th judicial district court of the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend and further the sum of executing the enty Dollars and Ninety Five Cents FORT BEND County, Texas in cause #06County, Texas in the city of Richmond, same. Therefore, on the 24th day of ($5,870.95); plus fees for posting noDCV-149213 in favor of the Plaintiff -DOVE Texas between the hours of ten o’clock August, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of tice of sale, publishing, costs of suit COUNTRY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have rendered by the court, legal fees, and plaintiff, for the sum of $4,600.02++++costs rights, title, interests and claims which levied on and have seized all rights, all costs of executing this Writ. as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of the above defendant had of, in, or to the title, interest, and claim to which the I have levied upon the below listed Sale and further the sum of executing the following described real property situated said Defendant(s) - Mordecai Seacon property on August 21, 2012 and same. in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: had of, in, or to the following described will on October 2nd, 2012, Tuesday, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: real property, and will offer for sale on between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and I have levied on August 17th, 2012 and will LOT 24 BLOCK B-5, OF WESTPARK the 2nd day of October, 2012 at the 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the offer for sale on the 2nd day of OCTOBER LAKES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and 2012 at the County Courthouse steps OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, Interest of Darrel and Kathie Brooks County, Texas in the city of Richmond, of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT to and in the following described Real Texas between the hours of ten o’clock Richmond, Texas between the hours often THEREOF RECORDED AT SLIDE 858A Property a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and AND 858B IN THE MAP OR PLAT LOT Twenty Six (26), BLOCK Two (2) rights, title, interests and claims which all rights, title, interests and claims which RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, OF Summerfield, Section Two (2), an the above defendant had of, in, or to the said defendant(s) - MUSA GARUBA TEXAS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 23219 Subdivision IN FORT BEND COUNTY, the following described real property had of, in, or to the following described SOUTH WATERLAKE DRIVE, RICHMOND, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: real property situated in Fort Bend County, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77469.

PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Texas; viz: ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $114,600.00 NO. 1428/B & 1429/A OF THE PLAT RELOT 15, IN BLOCK 7, OF MISSION CORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXGLEN, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Property is sold with all encumbrances AS, (THE PROPERTY) ALSO KNOWN IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK SIX, and liens affixed thereto. All sales are final.

AS : ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT (6) REPLAT OF DOVE COUNTRY, A Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money 3119 Lonesome Ridge Court, SUGTHEREOF RECORDED UNDER SIDE(S) SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, Order; AR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 565/B AND 566/A, OF THE MAP TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. 77478 RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME The above sale to be made by me to TEXAS. 22, PAGE 49 OF THE PLAT RECORDS Rob Cook, Constable satisfy the above described judgment ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $114,600.00 OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE Precinct Three in favor of Summerfield Estates Property is sold with all encumbrances COMMONLY KNOWN AS 607 OAK DALE Fort Bend County, Texas Homeowners Assoc, Plaintiff, and the and liens affixed thereto. All sales are DRIVE, STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477.

BY: S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338 proceeds applied to the satisfaction final. thereof.

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Terms: Cash LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY Order; NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. COURTHOUSE Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. NOTICE OF LEVY RICHMOND, TX 77469 REAL PROPERTY Ruben Davis, Constable DATE: October 2, 2012 Rob Cook, Constable Under and by virtue of a Writ of Precinct Two TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am Precinct Three Execution and / or Order of Sale issued Fort Bend County, Texas BY: SHANE STEELE Fort Bend County, Texas on the 9th day of August, 2012 by

By Lieutenant G. Majors TROY E NEHLS

By S.D. Sayers, Deputy Constable #1338 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Deputy Constable #73 Constable Pct. 4 Bend County, Texas in cause 11-DCV Fort Bend County, Texas -192689 in favor of the Plaintiff Kelliwood Fund Inc. Plaintiff, for the CONSTABLE SALE CONSTABLE SALE CONSTABLE SALE sum of $6360.64 ++++costs as taxed Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution on said Execution and / or Order of Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on August Sale and further the sum of executing and / or Order of Sale issued on August and / or Order of Sale issued on July 26th, 17th, 2012 by the County Court at Law No. the same. Therefore, on the 24th day of 10th, 2012 by the 400th judicial district 2 of FORT BEND County, Texas in cause 2012 by County Court at Law No. 3 of FORT August, 2012, I, Constable Rob Cook of court of FORT BEND County, Texas in #11-CCV-046696 in favor of the Plaintiff BEND County, Texas in cause #10-CCVPrecinct Three Fort Bend County, have cause #09-DCV-176954 in favor of the -MISSION BEND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT 042949 in favor of the Plaintiff -Mission levied on and have seized all rights, Plaintiff -CREEKMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, plaintiff, for the sum of title, interest, and claim to which the Bend Homeowners Association, plaintiff, ASSOCIATION,INC. plaintiff, for the sum $3,902.99++++costs as taxed on said said Defendant(s) - Bertha A. Yanez for the sum of $2,383.53++++costs as taxed of $3,287.46++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further had of, in, or to the following described on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. real property, and will offer for sale on further the sum of executing the same. the sum of executing the same. the 2nd day of October, 2012 at the I have levied on August 17th, 2012 and will County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend I have levied on August 27th, 2012 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of OCTOBER I have levied on August 6th, 2012 and will County, Texas in the city of Richmond, offer for sale on the 2nd day of OCTOBER 2012 at the County Courthouse steps offer for sale on the 2nd day of OCTOBER Texas between the hours of ten o’clock 2012 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of 2012 at the County Courthouse steps a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often rights, title, interests and claims which of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and the above defendant had of, in, or to Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the following described real property o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant(s) - WALTER CARLI situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; VIZ: all rights, title, interests and claims which the said defendant(s) - LILLIE B. CLARK AND KARINA TAPIA had of, in, or to the LEGAL DESCRIPTION: had of, in, or to the following described the said defendant(s) - DIVINO MASSAITE following described real property situated LOT 11, IN BLOCK 3, OF KELLIWOOD real property situated in Fort Bend County, in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz: MASSUNDA had of, in, or to the following TERRACE, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION Texas; viz: described real property situated in Fort IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Bend County, Texas; viz: ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-ONE, (21), IN BLOCK ONE, THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. LOT 11, IN BLOCK 2, OF CREEKMONT, (1), OF MISSION BEND SOUTH, SECTION 982/A AND 982/B OF THE PLAT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECTION 3, AND ADDITION IN FORT FIVE (5), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, LOT 40, IN BLOCK 47, SECTION 4 MISSION BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE TEXAS. BEND SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE: $262,040.00 IN SLIDE NO. 20070034 OF THE PLAT COUNTY, TEXAS, 7114 SIENA VISTA IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 47, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

Property is sold with all TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED TEXAS N (THE PROPERTY). 7003 ZAPATA, encumbrances and liens affixed AS 2410 PIONEER OAKS DRIVE, FRESNO, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083.

Terms: Cash thereto. All sales are final.

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TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Terms: Cash Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Terms: Cash TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Order; Ruben Davis, Constable TIME: Sale to be held at or about 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M. Precinct Two Ruben Davis, Constable Ruben Davis, Constable Fort Bend County, Texas Precinct Two Rob Cook, Constable Precinct Two Fort Bend County, Texas Precinct Three Fort Bend County, Texas

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Music Magic Class for 6 & 7 year old boys begin Oct. 2 meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., beginning October 2nd and ending December 4th at the First United Methodist Church Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City.

The cost for this course is only $80 and boys will receive a free Music Magic t-shirt once classes start. They will also get to sing with the rest of the Fort Bend Boys Choir at their Christmas Musicale on December 8th at Sugar Land Baptist Church. Classes are limited in size.

Call the choir office at (281) 240-3800 to pre-register or visit their website at www. fbbctx.org.

Be sure to stop by their Facebook page for the latest on the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s Music Magic class and the organization’s public performances.

ORDINANCE NO. O-12-33 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, BUSINESSES, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOTELS; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-33 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on September 17, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

City of Missouri City

ORDINANCE NO. O-12-32 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ENVIRONMENT, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-32 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on September 17, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

City of Missouri City

Some of the Music Magic boys from the Fort Bend Choir’s 30th anniversary season.

Music can be such an ad- tive, proactive boychoir pro- creased focus and better muventure, especially for six and grams, offers this course sicianship. No auditions are seven year old boys! Why not which brings music alive necessary – just a love of musign up the young boy in your through the use of movement, sic and singing! life in Music Magic, an eight- musical games, singing and Serving as Music Magic week music enrichment pro- other child-centered activities. director is Sara Ward, a longgram for six and seven year Boys learn about pitch time staff member of the orgaold boys? matching and rhythm aware- nization for over 25 years. For The Fort Bend Boys Choir, ness in addition to developing this 16th season of the Music world-renown for their posi- large muscle coordination, in- Magic program, the class will

Holy Family Church gears up for annual Fall Festival Holy Family Catholic Church at 1510 Fifth St., Missouri City, TX 77459 will hold its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.. There will be lots of exciting rides and games.

A variety of food and drinks will be served (breakfast tacos, BBQ, hamburgers, hotdogs, fajitas, Cajun food, Filipino food, turkey legs, nachos, roasted corn, cotton candy, etc).

Don’t forget to try your luck at some of the games of chance like the Cake Wheel, Pot of Gold, Bingo or Coke ring toss. You will find some

great deals at Bear, Plant and Jewelry Booths.

Raffle tickets are still available for $2 each or a book of 6 for $10. Organizers have announced 13 exciting raffle prizes this year.

Grand Prize: $ 2 0 0 0 . 0 0 Visa Prepaid Gift Card Second Prize: Samsung 55” Smart LED TV w/built in WiFi Third Prize: $1000.00 Visa Prepaid Gift Card Fourth Prize: $1000 Weekend Get Away Mini Vacation Fifth Prize: Apple iPad 2 w/64 GB Memory & WiFi Sixth prize: BBQ Gas Grill & Infrared Smoker & Roaster, Utensils & Thermometer

Seventh Prize: Sony Camera 18.2 MP W/30 X zoom Eighth Prize: Heavy Duty BBQ Grill W/Smoke Box Ninth Prize: Malachite Necklace & Earrings from Holy Land Tenth Prize: Kindle Fire ereader Eleventh Prize: Lenovo GS50 Laptop 4 GB RAM, 320GB, HD Twelfth Prize: Wii Nintendo Game Station Thirteenth Prize: Sony 9” Portable DVD Player.

Parking is free. For more information contact Fall Festival chairman Red O’Laughlin, cell 281/687-1188 or Holy Family Church 281/499-9688.

FBISD’s 2013 National Merit Semifinalists The Fort Bend Independent School District has announced the names of 48 students who have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Fort Bend ISD has one of the highest percentages of National Merit Semifinalists among the larger school districts in Texas.

The 48 semifinalists were selected from more than 1.5 million high school students in more than 22,000 United States high schools who entered the 2013 Merit Program by taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in

each state.

The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

Fort Bend ISD’s 2013 National Merit semifinalists by campus are: *Austin High School – Ryan Ding, Steven Haussmann, Anthony Hresko, Azim Pothiawala, Yash Tarkunde, Courtney Walker, Tucker Westfall, Lawrence Wu, and Travis Yeh; *Clements High School – Sarah Bernardo, Steven Gutzwiller, Christopher Herzog, Megan Kallus, Naureen Kheraj, Kimberly Khoo, Claire Kimutis, Anna Kong, Maxwell Lee, Chang Liu, Douglas Mill, Quan Nguyen, Alexandra Parsons, James Paul, Jack Ren,

Lilly Shen, Kyle Smith, Benjamin Tu, Brian Wang, Cassie Wang, Haotian Wu, Sang Xie and Samuel Younan; * Dulles High School – Daniel Fan, Peter Feng, Kevin Javier, Jonathan Keller, Jorge Martorell, Robert Shen, Sarah Sun and Emily Wu; *Hightower High School – Sanjiv Gopalkrishnan; *Kempner High School – Theresa Cockerham, Haley Escamilla, Brittany Irizarry and Christopher Sabbagh; *Travis High School – Swathi Ariyapadi, Priyanka Chandraker and Elizabeth Gerzina.

These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 8,300 Merit Scholarship awards valued at $32 million that will be offered next spring.

Life Chain holds anti-abortion rally in Fort Bend Oct. 7 “On Sunday, October 7, Fort Bend County will once again host two of the over 1700 Life Chain locations in the U.S. and Canada, with another located just outside the county in nearby Southwest Houston.

Nearly 20 chains are located in the Houston metropolitan region, including Conroe, Katy, Humble, and League City.” said Marie McCoy, Executive Director of Christian Voices for Life of Fort Bend County, sponsor of three Fort Bend area events.

Life Chain is a peaceful public witness for the sanctity of human life, held each year on the first Sunday of October.

Participants pray for an end to abortion while holding signs declaring “Abortion Kills

Children”, “Abortion Hurts Women”, “Jesus Forgives and Heals” and other messages.

The two Fort Bend locations are along Highway 6 in Sugar Land and Missouri City (from Town Center Blvd to Murphy Rd), and along Hwy 90A in Rosenberg. A third location nearby is along the Beltway 8 Feeder Rd. near Airport Blvd in Houston. The participants in the event will stand and pray from 2:00 to 3:30 pm on Sunday, Oct. 7.

“The predominant response from passersby is positive,” said Marie McCoy. “While we do get some negative gestures or shouts, most of the community seems to support our testimony. People have stopped to express their appreciation. In 2009, a

woman stopped and asked for prayer as she expressed her remorse for her past abortion.

She had felt an outpouring of love when she saw the signs.”

“Life Chain is church oriented and pastor focused because we believe the future of America is far more reliant on what the church of our nation does than on how our elected officials perform,” said Royce Dunn, Director of National Life Chain.

“The church leads our nation either with integrity, commitment, and resolve or with apathy, compromise, and retreat. Life Chain asks pastors to please ‘lead’ their congregations to their local sidewalks for prayer and witness on National Life Chain Sunday.”

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § By virtue of an Order of Sale dated AUG 9, 2012, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 268th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff, and against JOHN OFIELD, defendant, in Cause No. 10-DCV-184314, for the sum of FOUR-THOUSAND-NINEHUNDRED-FIFTY-SEVEN AND 40/100’s ($4957.40), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 20TH day of AUG, 2012, at 10:00 am, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of JOHN OFIELD defendant(s), to-wit: LOT 10, IN BLOCK 2, BRIGHTWATER, SECTION 3 A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NOS. 1252/B AND 1253/A, PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, and on OCT 2, 2012, being the first Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 1418 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX 77469 in the Fort Bend Justice Center Parking Garage. I will offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of JOHN OFIELD., defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE RICHMOND, TX. 77469 DATE: OCT 2, 2012 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 AM TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

ORDINANCE NO. O-12-31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 19, AMENDMENTS, OF APPENDIX A OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE, ENTITLED “THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY ZONING ORDINANCE;” PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PROVIDING NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-31 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on September 17, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

City of Missouri City ORDINANCE NO. O-12-30 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 4, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 7A, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 11, LANDSCAPING, AND SECTION 14, FENCE REGULATIONS, OF APPENDIX A OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE, ENTITLED “THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY ZONING ORDINANCE;” PROVIDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HOTELS; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-12-30 approved on second and final reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on September 17, 2012, as the same appears in the records of my office. /s/ Maria Gonzalez City Secretary

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 17 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2012 on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:30 a.m., at Telfair Central Hall, 121 Telfair Central Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal: AGAINST the proposal: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:

D. Lawrence and D. Gornet None None J. Scarborough

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

Last Year $0.630/$100

This Year $0.650/$100

Adopted

Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value $0.0020/$100 Percentage increase/decrease in rates(+/-) 3.1746% Average appraised value $379,678 $391,181 General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) $0 $0 Average taxable value $379,678 $391,181 Tax on average residence homestead $2,391.97 $2,542.68 Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ 150.71 and percentage of increase (+/-) 6.3007%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.

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Skeeters Corner Sugar Land Skeeters concluded a successful inaugural season Sunday (9/22) night with a 5-3 victory over the York Revolution. The team drew over 470,000 fans in 70 home games, setting numerous league attendance records, including the most fans over the course of a season.

The Skeeters dropped game five to the Revolution by the final score of 5-1 in front of 7535 fans at Constellation Field Saturday night(9/21).

Trailing by two in the bottom of the ninth, the Skeeters could not complete the comeback with the winning run at the plate adding to their second straight two-run loss to the Revolution 5-3 Friday night(9/20) in front of 7698 fans at Constellation Field.

In his final start of the season, Scott Kazmir got off to a rocky first inning against the Revs Friday night. Brandon

Haveman hit a single off the lefty into left to reach in the leadoff spot before advancing to second on a passed ball.

Two batters later, Joe Thurston walked, and in the at-bat to follow, Andres Perez was hit by a pitch to load the bases.

Chris Nowak drove in two runs with a RBI double down the left-field line to give York the 2-0 advantage.

Kazmir kept the game within reach before he was pulled by the skipper in the top of the fifth with two outs and two runners on the bases. Saul Rivera made the final out of Jeff Fiorentino on a grounder to short. Kazmir gave up both runs on just three hits but walked six batters to just three strikeouts.

The Skeeters tied it up on a big swing from Ofilio Castro, its All-Star third baseman, when he went yard for the second time in the series

Skeeters League Standings (as of 9/23/12) with a two-run homer (4) into left. Josh Pressley reached on a one-out single up the middle to help even the score at 2-2.

After the win in game two Wednesday night, the Skeeters took one step back with a 3-1 loss to the Revolution and starting pitcher Ryan Feierabend in game three Thursday night(9/19) in front of 6019 fans at Constellation Field.

Three home runs, great defense and solid pitching propelled the Skeeters to a 6-3 win over the Revolution in game two Wednesday night(9/18) in front of 5536 fans at Constellation Field.

A quick burst of six runs through the first four innings from the Revolution proved too troublesome for the Skeeters to overcome in game one of six at Constellation Field in front of 6131 Tuesday night.

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