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SUGAR PLUM MARKET. The 2009 FBJSL Sugar Plum Market committee is working to create a magical shopping experience in Fort Bend County. It will be magical and it will be real. It’s the 2009 Sugar Plum Market presented by the Fort Bend Junior Service League and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “A Magical Holiday” will cast a spell over Fort Bend County Friday, November 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre and Convention Center. Visit www.sugarplummarket.com or call 281-636-6272.
Early voting begins Monday Early voting begins across Texas on Monday, October 19, including 15 locations within Fort Bend County. Early Voting sites are scattered throughout the county and are near to the major commuter routes used by Fort Bend County Residents. Eligible voters of Fort Bend County may vote at any of the 15 early voting sites and, unlike absentee voting by mail, no reason need be given for voting early. In the November 2008 election over 75 percent of the nearly 206,000 voters
casting ballots in Fort Bend County did so before the polls opened on Election Day. This year, all voters will be eligible to cast ballots on eleven proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Information about the proposed amendments prepared by the Texas Legislative Council is available via a link from the Fort Bend County Elections web page. Voters who live within the corporate city limits of the city of Houston will also be voting for municipal officers. Several Municipal Utility Districts will also be
conducting elections. Identification is required in order to vote early or on Election Day. Voters should be prepared to show their voter registration certificate or Texas driver’s license, or other form of ID before voting. A complete list of the county’s Early Voting sites may be found at the County’s election website, www. fortbendvotes.org. Other important election information, including Election Day polling places and sample ballots is also available on line.
By SESHADRI KUMAR Hannah Giles will be the featured speaker at the Spirit of Freedom Republican Women’s Club meeting on Nov. 21 at the Sugar Creek County Club in Sugar Land. She is the journalist behind the ACORN prostitution/tax evasion sting and she shot into national fame after the series of telecasts of her sting footage. Giles, 20, a college student who became interested in exposing social injustice and the abuses of power, is the granddaughter of Sam and Terese Raia of Sugar Land. Terese Raia is a well-known conservative, active in state and local politics and she is a member of the state Republican executive committee as well as a local precinct chair. “Sam and I are very proud of Hannah. She stood up for what is right,” Terese said. “She is a leader and not afraid of controversy. She has
Women’s golf comes to Richmond The best in the world of women’s golf are converging on Texas to settle who shall earn the title of Champion. This November, The Houstonian Golf & Country Club will host this premier event filled with elite competition, family fun and good old fashioned Southern hospitality. LPGA stars Natalie Gulbis and Morgan Pressel and LPGA Acting Commissioner Marty Evans kicked-off the official countdown to the Championship at a media briefing in Sugar Land on Monday. Top 120 LPGA Professionals will compete in a 72-hole stroke play competition. There
Evans will be a cut after 36 holes to the low 70 professionals and a cut after 54 holes to the low
The American Red Cross Super Ball
The American Red Cross Super Ball IX Honorary Chairmen Congressman Pete and Nancy Olson along with Managing Director Sandra Startz and Super Ball Head Coach Cindy Reaves “grill up” for the best tailgate party in Fort Bend County – Super Ball IX.
The American Red Cross Super Ball IX committee has kicked off the new season with an exciting addition to their team roster. Congressman Pete Olson and his wife Nancy will serve as the Honorary Chairmen for this year’s event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. “When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, the American Red Cross is always the first to respond,” Olson said. “No one does more to help people in their time of need. It’s an honor to be associated with this remarkable organization that does so much good for so many.” “We are delighted to have the Olsons as our honorary chairmen this year,” said Sandra Startz, Managing Director. “They are supportive not only of the American Red Cross services in time of diSee Ball, Page 3
30 professionals. The Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Friday Sports Forum makes an exciting move to The Houstonian Golf & Country Club in Richmond – site of the LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex – on Friday, Nov. 20 from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The Memorial Hermann Healthcare System was recently announced as the official healthcare provider for the LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex. In addition, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has been designated as the prima-
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Holiday Poinsettias
Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club poinsettia co-chairs, Mary Ann Dolezal and Mary Jane Pharis, invite you to place your order for holiday poinsettias at this time. All money raised goes to Fort Bend student scholarships and campus organizations at Texas A&M University. To place an order, contact Pharis at 281-980-8574 or g.mjpharis@gmail.com or Dolezal at 281980-2208 or madolezal@windstream.net. The deadline is Nov. 9. For more details, visit www.fortbendaggiemoms.com. Poinsettias can be picked up on Nov. 30th at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, from noon to 6 p.m.
Introducing the new Back Pain Program at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. You don’t have to live with pain
Giles not let any of this go to her head and for her age she has a little head,” Raia said. Giles did internships at the Cato Institute and the Young American Foundation. During her jogging routine one day, she saw the ACORN office and got the idea for the project. “We ask every one to pray for the safety of this brave, young girl. We are looking forward to her visit to Sugar Land,” Raia said.
It’s time to start experiencing relief with a personalized treatment plan from our new comprehensive Back Pain program. Our skilled health team specializes in joint and back pain, offering both minimally invasive surgical techniques and non invasive treatments. To learn more, call 281.725.5225 or visit SugarLandBackPain.com.
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Methodist Orthopeadic Specialists of Texas gives back to FBISD Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) offer their annual sports physicals for Fort Bend and Alief independent school districts’ middle school and high school athletes. MOST has been associated with these school districts for more than 15 years as team physicians. University Interscholastic League (UIL) requires all high school athletes, from football and softball to soccer and basketball, to undergo and pass a physical examination prior to participating in sports. Physical evaluations include testing height, weight, vision, blood pressure, pulse, ears, nose, throat, heart, lungs, abdomen, spine and all joints in the upper and lower body. Physicians discuss the athletes’ medical history and consult with them and their parents if further evaluation is necessary prior to releasing them to participate in sports. “We truly enjoy working with the schools in Fort Bend County,� said Dr. Vincent Phan, orthopedic surgeon and team physician. “I grew up here and actually went to Elsik High School, so it is an honor to come back and support the players. We look forward to continuing to support these school districts in the 200910 school year.� Performing physical examinations is just part of being the team physician. This group of physicians generously donates proceeds that are generated from the physical ex-
Constitutional amendments Jonathan Saenz, a licensed attorney and Director of Legislative Affairs for Free Market Foundation and Liberty Legal Institute, will discuss the upcoming Nov. 3 election with 11 state constitutional amendments on the ballot at the Oct. 16 meeting of the Spirit of Freedom Republican Women at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green, Sugar Land. Saenz has performed continued legal and policy advocacy work at the State Capitol since 2005. His work has included helping get laws passed that protect religious free speech of students, parental consent and notification requirements before an abortion, marriage defined as between one man and one woman, and many others. He helped draft and pass the School Children’s Religious Liberty bill, the Bible Curriculum Bill, and he helped pass laws on premarital education.
Golf From Page 1 -ry benefiting charity of the LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex. The temporary change to a breakfast forum enables Memorial Hermann Sugar Land to capture the thrill and energy of a global professional sporting event in Fort Bend County. The LPGA Tour Championship starts with Friday Sports Forum attendees receiving two weekly grounds passes to the LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex, valued at $120. These passes are good for admission to the tournament grounds every day of play, Nov. 18 to 22, and will be available before the tournament begins. As in previous Friday Sports Forums, Randy McIlvoy, KPRC Local 2 sports director, will emcee the interactive forum. Given the backdrop of the
Brandon Roberts, left, athletic trainer from Travis High School; June Tomlin, athletic trainer from Elkins High School; Timothy Sitter, M.D., sports medicine and Kara Sylvester, athletic trainer from Kempner High School. aminations back to the school’s athletic training programs. “It is always reassuring to know that the physicians will be there for the athletes whether it is physicals before season, injury during the game or a visit to their office after the game,� said Brandon Roberts, athletic trainer at Travis High School. As a matter of fact, MOST has generously donated more than $75,000 back to local schools in the last five years. Athletic trainers use this money to purchase the necessary equipment they need for the upcoming school year above what their budget allows. “Partnering with this physician group has allowed me the ability to buy better rehab equipment for those students who get hurt
on the field,� said June Tomlin, trainer at Elkins High School. MOST physicians support coaches, athletic trainers and players throughout the school year, according to Randy Cunningham, head coach at Travis High School. “With the help of these physicians, we can rest assured that our athletes are in good hands and are receiving the care they need and deserve,� Cunningham said. Other local high schools have used the money donated from MOST for things such as Under Armour game shirts and sports medicine practice t-shirts for student trainers, braces for the athletes, winter jackets for student trainers, rehab equipment, team plaques and student trainer field trips.
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Cross Southwestern Branch and sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000. Sponsorship levels outlining benefits and forms are available online at www.houstonredcross..org/ super-ball or by contacting the American Red Cross office at 281-342-9480. Serving in their first season as Head Coaches for the ninth annual event are May W. Tape, DDS, Cindy Reaves and Carol Whileyman. All three coaches are long-time supporters of the American Red Cross.
saster but additionally to the vital communication lifeline the Red Cross provides between military service members and their families, that relays urgent information during times of emergency.� This year’s proceeds from the American Red Cross Super Ball IX will support service delivery, program operations and general operating needs for the American Red
“It is a privilege to work hands on with an exceptional group of athletic trainers and coaches. I thoroughly enjoy the relationship that we have developed with the FBISD staff and look forward to working together in the future,� said Dr. Timothy Sitter, M.D. Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) is one of the largest groups of boardcertified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons in Fort Bend County, with a focus on general orthopedic surgery and sub-specialties such as sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacements, cartilage transplants, diseases and deformities of the spine and treatment of hand, upper extremity, foot and ankle problems. MOST’s relationship with Methodist Sugar Land Hospital facilitates access to the area’s most advanced diagnostic equipment, including the most powerful magnetic resonance imaging machines available. In addition, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital maintains a comprehensive physical therapy facility, including state-of-the-art occupational and aquatic therapy, in the same building as the MOST’s offices. To schedule an appointment, or to learn more about the facility and its physicians, call 281-494MOST. To schedule physical therapy, call 281-340-6450.
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LPGA championship, this Friday Sports Forum promises to be even more exciting as LPGA Commissioner Marty Evans takes the stage and answers questions from attendees. LPGA tee times begin at 7:10 a.m. on this day of tournament play. Given the intimate setting provided by The Houstonian Golf & Country Club, attendees may catch a glimpse of one of the top LPGA players such as Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie or Natalie Gulbis walking through the clubhouse. At the conclusion of the Friday Sports Forum, attendees will be encouraged to stay and cheer on all the worldclass athletes. Doors open at 7 a.m. and breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m. The program starts promptly at 8 a.m. Tickets for this Friday Sports Forum are $125 per person and include breakfast, McIlvoy’s interactive
forum, an official commemorative tournament poster, two weekly grounds passes, a parking pass, and a goodie bag. Proceeds from this Friday Sports Forum benefit Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Logos Preparatory Academy. Space is limited to 100 so register early at www.fridaysportsforum.org or by calling 281-725-LOGO (5646). Deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 9. The Houstonian Golf & Country Club is located at 12600 Houstonian Dr. off FM 1464 in Richmond. Shuttle buses will carry guests from the master planned community of Aliana on FM 1464 to The Houstonian. The Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Friday Sports Forum parking area opens at 5:30 a.m. Attendees should allocate extra travel time to the parking area since several school zones are in the area.
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Mortgage Banker can do loans in less than 30 days! Call Suzette for more info! FORT BEND GOP PICNIC. The Republican Party of Fort Bend County will hold its annual Grand Old Picnic at Duhacsek Park, 17034 Old Richmond Road (in Sugar Land at the intersection of Voss and Old Richmond Road)on Sunday, October 18,from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is family oriented with many activities including music, games, a live auction, barbeque, ice cream and lots of good old fashioned political grandstanding. For more information on attending and/ or how to become a sponsor contact Tina Gibson 281-491-6599 mdgaggie@aol.com.
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Opinion Young Conservatives oppose Prop.4 The Young Conservatives of Texas has announced its opposition to Proposition 4, in the proposed Constitutional amendments, a measure that would create a constitutionally dedicated fund called the National Research University Fund (NRUF). “Most of YCT’s members are students at public universities across the state, and we have seen how the focus on research in higher education not only harms the quality of education students receive but also inflates the cost of their tuition,” explains Tony McDonald, Vice Chairman of Legislative Affairs. Proposition 4, if passed, will expand the role of government where government isn’t needed.
The private market has already shown that it can take care of our nation’s research needs. Research performed under the free market is also managed more efficiently, studies issues that can impact society in a beneficial way, and isn’t subsidized by Texas taxpayers and students. “Texas Universities need to be reminded that the students are the customers, not the faculty. Texans would be much better off if research were handled by the private sector. Profits and the drive to innovate in the market are a much better catalyst for sound and useful research than the selfpromotion of academics,” asserts McDonald. As of 2007, Texas universities spent about $9 billion
on scientific research that has generated a mere $8.3 million a year in income, a rate of return of less than one-tenth of 1 percent (.09 percent). Research suggests that had these funds instead been invested conservatively, earning 5 percent a year, the return would have been enough to provide a four-year college degree to more than 50,000 additional Texans a year. “We need to remind Texas Universities that they were created to be, first-and-foremost, teaching institutions,” adds McDonald. “In recent years, so-called ‘Tier-one Research Universities’ have largely fallen away from that rightful mission of educating Texas students.”
Commentary By JAMES IVES The Tea Party Movement is a growing factor on the American political landscape. Across the nation, in small towns and in the mighty urban centers, the ranks of a determined and restless people grow daily. What is it that causes Americans of all walks to come together, as if by instinct, and cry out as one for the return of their America? As the President of the Fort Bend Tea Party in Sugar Land, I have had much opportunity to speak with fellow members of this vast phenomenon. We are not “activists” or “joiners” in the old, outdated sense; in fact we are plain
Citizens. We are as much grown from the native soil as we are newly arrived; each of us determined that the golden fields of Opportunity and the Promise of the Pursuit of Happiness should still exist for all to reach out for and to achieve. These legions are restless because for too long has the gleam been fading from the Great Seal of our land. We are fearful that our grand nation is fading into a grayer, less marvelous place, diluting the dreams of our forefathers and burying the flickering flame of the Republic under layers of bureaucracy, internationalism and
oppression. Across the land, we Citizens are determined to stand against this tide, uniting to take hold of the levers of defiance that the Founders wrote into our sacred Constitution, and to exhaust every peaceful means to protect, preserve and restore the true America. As Citizens of a free Republic, it is our duty to stand watch over our liberties, and those of our neighbors, so stand with us in the Fort Bend Tea Party, and help us to hold our elected officials to the word of law and to the tenets of responsible leadership. Join For the Future-Become One Among Many!
Musings: Ideas for standing out By JANICE SCANLAN No one thing can make a community stand out. It’s the entire community putting its best foot forward and taking steps that keep adding up until they start multiplying. There’s a combination of business, government and residents all working together. So I decided to ask some people from all over town who are active in homeowners’ associations, civic endeavors and who stay productively involved, what might make Missouri City stand out? I actually got more quality feedback than there’s room. So I’ll save some for another column. Floyd Emery of the Missouri City Future Group stressed that Missouri City is a safe place to work, live and play. He’d advertise the outstanding performance statistics of Police and Fire Department as well as continue the influx of new businesses for shopping, entertainment and dining. Finally, Floyd would publicize the recreational opportunities offered throughout Missouri City with an emphasis on first class facilities with broad recreational offerings including golf, tennis, basketball, skating, fitness, organized sports and social opportunities for all ages. Missouri City Parks Board Member Anthony Maroulis’
Scanlan comments really boiled down to thinking bigger, partnering more. In the economic development specter, he emphasized better working with Stafford and Sugar Land to promote our entire area’s economic endeavor, while finding niches that make Missouri City distinctive. For example, with Lakeview Development being a “green building” and LEEDs certified center . . . stressing alternative energy and new economy industries such as office space Exxon Mobil is planning for energy alternative projects. Tout our location and accessibility to draw workforce and talent from throughout the Greater Houston area in “smart industries” with professional jobs and higher profile employers. Anthony is painfully aware
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that kids across America are not exercising enough, and Texas is one of the states that ranks high in this area. Anthony believes Fort Bend needs to take a very hard look at this. Even more importantly, Missouri City should take a leadership role in this and focus on promoting better health and fitness for kids. They can do so by offering amenities for all ages. Like skate parks, BMX parks, obstacle courses, golf, batting cages and we really need a swim program. In that vein, he’d place more emphasis on the Fort Bend YMCA. Anthony would focus on how to make the Fort Bend YMCA truly The Fort Bend YMCA by broadening participation beyond Missouri City. He would ask the county, surrounding cities, civic groups and others for their support. We need to help the YMCA expand their facility and programs so that they can reach out to the youth of Fort Bend. Let’s support the YMCA with more resources to stand out and provide another recreation magnet to Missouri City. Our next topic is community identity, appearance and maintenance. This is everybody’s job: business, city, homeowners and HOAs. Besides keeping property in tiptop shape, also understanding how landscaping and pedestrian access can raise sales in business and the re-sale value of homes. I also got some ideas of how we might better create identity by starting to work on assets we have. Weigh in . . . write to Janice at open.space@earthlink.net.
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The View From Sugar Land We want to hear from you By RUSSELL C. JONES Communication with constituents is a critical part of being an effective local elected official. We are always looking for ways to let residents know what is going on, why we are doing what we are doing, and how they can get more information on the topics which interest them. In Sugar Land, the city mails a monthly newsletter to each resident, broadcasts a constant stream of information on SLTV (Comcast Channel 16), offers a comprehensive website (www.sugarlandtx.gov), issues press releases to the local media daily, publishes a monthly magazine for seniors and continuously searches for new means of communicating with residents. Several years ago, the City Council instituted a new program of town hall meetings, whereby each district council member would have the opportunity to address residents in his district, advise them of how their tax dollars were being spent, and give them another opportunity to ask questions about their city government. From the beginning, members of the City Council believed that this would be an ideal means of communicating, not just from the city to the residents, but also from the residents back to their elected officials. Unfortunately, turnout at these meetings has traditionally been sparse. There is a theory which suggests that voter apathy is indicative of satisfaction with government. That is, elected officials only hear from their constituents if they are unhappy with what the government is doing for them, or in some
Jones cases, to them. If elected officials don’t hear anything, then they can assume that they are pursuing the correct course of action. This year, turnout at the town hall meetings was again disappointing. That is, few residents showed up. If the theory of voter apathy is correct, residents of Sugar Land are pleased with city government. Somehow, however, that conclusion just doesn’t satisfy. Most elected officials at the local level want to hear from their constituents, if only to ratify the conclusion that residents are, indeed, satisfied with the services being provided by government. Participation in government by all citizens is a critical part of our democracy. Let your local representatives know what you think. It will have a greater influence than you can imagine.
Prizes for Peace When he established his prize, Alfred Nobel had in mind a reward for action taken. Nowhere in the guide-
lines which he established for the award of his prize did he suggest that it should be used as a political tool on the world stage. As this year’s award reminds us, that is exactly what the prize has become. For the third time in eight years, Nobel’s prize has been used to rebuke the policies and philosophy of the Bush administration in the United States. As it made its award to an individual whose only accomplishment had been advocacy for change from the Bush program, the Norwegian committee congratulated itself on identifying a kindred spirit who shares the “values” of a “majority” of countries around the world. Never mind that the majority of countries have, for the past century or more, stalwartly retained values which have resulted in their trailing the United States in economic development, health care, human rights, standards of living and opportunities for self-improvement, it was important to the committee that the United States had lowered its values to the level of other countries. Without a doubt, this year’s award says more about the values of the committee itself and a majority of countries around the world than it says about the noble purpose originally proposed by Nobel. Jones is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Sugar Land and serves as Councilman for District 3. He was first elected to the City Council in 1993. He owns a law firm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.
Notice of Tax Revenue Increase The Fort Bend County Drainage conducted public hearings on October 2, 2009 and October 6, 2009 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the Fort Bend County Drainage from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 28.54 percent. The total tax revenue raised last year at last year’s tax rate of $0.01600 for each $100 of taxable value was $6,080,901. The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.02076 for each $100 of taxable value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $7,760,786. The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.02076 for each $100 of taxable value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $8,081,996. The Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Drainage is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to be held on October 20, 2009 at Commissioners Court Room, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 Fourth Street, Richmond, Texas 77469 at 1:00 pm.
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St. Laurence Catholic Church bazaar set for Oct.17, 18 St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land will host peace, love and the parish bazaar on Oct. 17 and 18. This is the 17th year for this popular bazaar which features great food, games, activities, rides, bingo, live music and a raffle. In synch with the theme ‘Peace+Love+Bazaar’, one lucky raffle ticket holder will ride away in a 2009 VW Beetle. The bazaar will be held Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. All the action will take place across the street from the church, on the grounds of the St. Laurence Religious Education Center, on the corner of Sweetwater Boulevard and Austin Parkway in First Colony. Entrance is free; food, activity and raffle tickets are available for purchase at the event. A 2009 5-speed ‘Sunflower Yellow’ VW Beetle, provided by Archer Volkswagen, will be raffled off at the close of the bazaar on Sunday night; raffle tickets are available for purchase at the bazaar and in advance at the parish office. Live music by the band ‘Nightstar’ will be featured Saturday evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m., and bingo will be offered inside the Religious Education Center from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Kenny Priesmeyer and Tim Lootens are chairing the event; Anne Marie Cervenka, Martha Jones, Scott Day and Michelle Archer round out the leadership team. Visit www.stlaurence. org or call 281-980-9812, for more details.
Clara Russell appointed county librarian Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Clara Russell as Library Director of the Fort Bend County library system on Oct. 6. She has been serving as Interim Director since last November, and served as Assistant Director for 5-1/2 years before that. “I am looking forward very much to working with library staff to keep moving our system forward in filling our community’s library needs,” says Russell. “The people in Fort Bend County take a lot of pride in their libraries,” she adds. “And with two new libraries opening in our system within the next couple of years, we’re going to be very busy.” Russell came to the Fort Bend County library system after working nearly 17 years at Houston Public Library, where she served as chilCONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on September 10th , 2009 by the 268TH DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-170086 in favor of the Plaintiff - HUNTERS GLEN SECTION V HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $4,194.79++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the SEPTEMBER 15TH 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RDday of NOVEMBER, 2009 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., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JANELL D. BATTLEY AND ERNEST P. BATTLEY had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 22, BLOCK, OF SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS, SECTION ONE-B (1B), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER PLAT NO.20006082 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 7919 BLACK HORSE COVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459 Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE, Precinct 2 Fort Bend County , Texas By Gary Majors #73 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on September 4th, 2009 by the 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-160111 in favor of the Plaintiff - THE VICKSBURG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $6,737.57++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the SEPTEMBER 24TH 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RDday of NOVEMBER, 2009 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., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -ARIC T 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 COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3203 CHINO VALLEY DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459. Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE, Precinct 2 Fort Bend County , Texas By Gary Majors #73
Russell dren’s librarian, branch manager, regional branch manager, and region manager. She also worked as a children’s librarian at Dallas Public Library for two years. Russell received her master’s degree in library science from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 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 APRIL 27, 2009 in cause numbered 07DCV156472 styled SUGAR LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION vs. FRANK BILL VASOS, in which a judgment was rendered on AUGUST 7, 2007 in favor of SUGAR LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION for the sum of TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO DOLLARS AND EIGHTY ONE CENTS ($2152.81); 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 September 23, 2009 and will on November 3 ,2009 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 Right, Title, and Interest FRANK BILL VASOS to and in the following described Real Property LOT TWENTY SEVEN (27), BLOCK ONE (1) OYSTER BAY A SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 27, PAGE 9 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) ALSO KNOWN AS : 1111 OYSTER BAY DRIVE, SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77478 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of SUGAR LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: NOVEMBER 3 2009 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: DEPUTY S STEELE TROY NEHLS, CONSTABLE Precinct 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on September 8th, 2009 by the 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05DCV-143229 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,129.81++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the SEPTEMBER 29TH 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RDday of NOVEMBER, 2009 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., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -STEVENIA R. GORDON had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF LOT 3, IN BLOCK 5, OF QUAIL BRIDGE SECTION TWO (2) A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 15 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A REPLAT OF PART OF RIDGEMONT SECTION FIVRE (5), LOCATED IN THE J POINTEVENT SURVEY A-305, AND IN THE J POINTEVENT SURVEY A-513, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 16529 GOLD RIDGE LANE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77053. Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE, Precinct 2 Fort Bend County , Texas By Gary Majors #73
Legal Notices Small Taxing Unit Notice The Parkway Road District will hold a meeting at 1:00 p.m. on October 20, 2009 at Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court, 7th Floor, William B. Travis Building, Richmond, Texas 77469 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2009. The proposed tax rate is 0.014910 per $100 of value. Submitted by Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk
CITATION BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE The State of Texas TO: Franco Ricardo Garcia, and to all whom it may concern, Respondent GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Original Petition for Divorce and Original Petition to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship of Kristine Nicole Stewart, was filed in the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on October 07, 2009 against Franco Ricardo Garcia, being numbered 09-DCV-175500 and entitled In the Matter of Marriage of Kristine Stewart and Franco Garcia and in the Interest of Christian Alan Stewart, Christabel Aylin Garcia and Cristopher Alyon Stewart-Garcia, Children. The suit requests divorce and to terminate parent-child relationship. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 8th day of October, 2009. DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT Fort Bend County, Texas Deputy District Clerk Amanda Morales Telephone: 281-238-3282 Petitioner’s Attorney: L. Andy Paredes Paredes Law Firm 9818 Sabine Circle Missouri City TX 77459
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on August 21st, 2009 by the 240TH DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-160114 in favor of the Plaintiff - HUNTERS GLEN SECTION V HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,082.20++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the SEPTEMBER 24TH 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RDday of NOVEMBER, 2009 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., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MICHAEL W. HEARN and YOLUNDA M. HEARN, jointly and severally had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 84, IN BLOCK 05, OF SECOND REPLAT OF HUNTERS GLEN, SECTION V-A, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 844/B AND 845/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF. Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE, Precinct 2 Fort Bend County , Texas By Gary Majors #73
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 August 7, 2009 in cause numbered 08dcv167641 styled Village of Oak Lakes Homeowners Assoc vs. Morris and Tracy Woods, in which a judgment was rendered on February 4, 2009 in favor of Village of Oak Lakes Homeowners Assoc for the sum of Six Hundred and Four Dollars and Forty Six Cents ($604.46); 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 September 8, 2009 and will on November 3, 2009, 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 Right, Title, and Interest Morris and Tracy Woods to and in the following described Real Property: Lot Fourteen (14), in Block One (1) of Village of Oak Lake Estates, Section Two(2), a subdivision in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in slide number 1422/B 0f the map/plat records of Fort Bend County, Texas together with all improvements located thereon, also known as 15610 Edgemere Ct, Sugar Land, Texas The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Village of Oak Lakes Homeowners Assoc, Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: November 3, 2009 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: DEPUTY S. STEELE TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
NO. 09-CCV-039683 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS § V CARL WEATHERS, MILDRED ARLENE WEATHERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RAMONA MORROW JANES, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY MORROW, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL JANES, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CLAIRE WALTER MORROW, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GILBERT MARROW, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WALTER MARROW, UNKNOWN PROPERTY OWNERS OF 5.425 ACRES, et al.
§ § IN THE COUNTY COURT AT § LAW NUMBER ONE (1) OF § FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS § § § § § § § §
AMENDED BRIEF ON CITATION BY PUBLICATION In the name and by the authority of the State of Texas: Notice is hereby given to the following Defendants: TO: The Unknown Heirs of Mary Morrow, Ramona Morrow Janes, Paul Janes, Claire Walter Morrow, Walter Morrow, Gilbert Morrow, and all other unknown property owners of 5.425 acres whose residence, address and whereabouts are unknown, and if deceased, legally incapacitated or dissolved, the unknown heirs, devisees, successors and legal representatives, and unknown spouse or spouses, each and all of whose residences, addresses and whereabouts are unknown, and if they are deceased, legally incapacitated or dissolved, their unknown heirs, devisees, successors and legal representatives. You are commanded to appear before the Special Commissioners appointed by the Judge of the Fort Bend County Civil Court at Law Number One (1) 011 November 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fort Bend County Attorney’s Conference Room, 301 Jackson St., Suite 728, Richmond, Texas 77469, who shall then and there assess the value of the property belonging to Defendants which are sought to be condemned by Plaintiff, Cause No. 09-CCV-039683 styled Fort Bend County, Texas v. Mildred Arlene Weathers, Unknown Heirs of Ramona Morrow Janes, Unknown Heirs of Mary Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Paul Janes, Unknown Heirs of Claire Walter Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Walter Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Gilbert Morrow, Unknown Property Owners of 5.425 Acres, et a/.; In the County Court at Law Number One (1) of Fort Bend County, Texas, in which Fort Bend County is Plaintiff, and Mildred Arlene Weathers, Unknown Heirs of Ramona Morrow Janes, Unknown Heirs of Mary Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Paul Janes, Unknown Heirs of Claire Walter Morrow, Unknown Property Owners of 5.425 Acres, Katy Independent School District, Fort Bend County General Fund, Fort Bend County Drainage District, Fort Bend County LFRC, and Fort Bend County ESD2 are Defendants. The Original Statement and Second Amended Petition for , 2009. Condemnation filed on August 28, 2009 discloses that the nature of the suit is a condemnation case. Plaintiff seeks fee title to 5.425 acres of land more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A of the Original Statement and Second Amended Petition in condemnation Cause No. 09-CCV039683. Attorneys for Plaintiff are Fort Bend County Assistant County Attorneys, William H. “Bill” Vidor and Joe W. Cox, 301 Jackson Street, Suite 728, Richmond, Texas 77469. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court in the City of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, on the15th day of September 2009. Dianne Wilson Clerk of Fort Bend County, Texas Richmond, Texas 301 Jackson Street Richmond, Texas 77469 By Sandra Nevarez, Deputy
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 AUGUST 7, 2009 in cause numbered 08DCV163711 styled NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. DERRICK MCDANIEL, in which a judgment was rendered on JUNE 24, 2009 in favor of NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. for the sum of SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY THREE CENTS ($6471.73); 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 SEPT 8, 2009and will on NOV 3 ,2009 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 Right, Title, and Interest DERRICK MCDANIEL to and in the following described Real Property LOT 15, BLOCK 1 N BLOCK 1 OF SUMMERHILL A SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1193/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) ALSO KNOWN AS : 4339 TRAILWOOD DR., SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77479 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of NEW TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: NOV 3 2009 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SGT. M. KUTACH Troy Nehls, CONSTABLE, Precinct 4 Fort Bend County , Texas
CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on August 21, 2009 in cause numbered 08DCV165356 styled Summerfield Estates Homeowners Assoc vs. Janice Lynn Condara, in which a judgment was rendered on APRIL 8, 2009 in favor of Summerfield Estates Homeowners Assoc for the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy One Dollars and Twenty One Cents ($1,271.21); 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 September 10, 2009 and will on November 3 ,2009 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 Right, Title, and Interest of Janice Lynn Condara to and in the following described Real Property LOT Fifty Six (56), BLOCK Two (2) REPLAT OF Summerfield, Section Two, A SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1428/B & 1429/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, (THE PROPERTY) ALSO KNOWN AS : 3126 Summerfield Ridge Ct, SUGAR LAND, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 77478 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of Summerfield Estates Homeowners Assoc, Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: November 3, 2009 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: DEPUTY S. STEELE TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas
CITATION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF TEXAS TO: FATHER UNKNOWN ADDRESS UNKNOWN and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s), You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does) not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of NEW LIFE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Petitioners, was filed in the 328TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas on the September 28, 2009 against father unknown, Respondent(s), numbered 09-DCV-175245, and entitled In the Interest of Giovanni Griffin, A Minor Child. The suit request TO TERMINATE THE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP as is more fully shown by Petition on file in this suit. The date of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit: August 27, 2009 Houston, Harris County, Texas The Court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 2nd day of October, 2009. ATIORNEY FOR PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT: THOMASC. SANDERS PC P.O. BOX 1860 SUGAR LAND TX 77487 281-242-9700 DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT, Fort Bend County, Deputy District Clerk Rosalinda Salinas Telephone: 281-633-7649 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 AUGUST 7, 2009 in cause numbered 08-DCV-165169 styled CHIMNEYSTONE PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. LINNIE M. HARRISON, in which a judgment was rendered on NOVEMBER 25, 2008 in favor of CHIMNEYSTONE PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. for the sum of FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDERED FORTY EIGHT AND NINETY NINE CENTS (4948.99) 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 SEPT 1, 2009 and will on NOVEMBER 3, 2009, 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 Right, Title, and Interest LINNIE M. HARRISON to and in the following described Real Property LOT 1, BLOCK 10, OF CHIMNEYSTONE, SECTION 1 A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 24, PAGE 7, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS : 3814 WINDMILL STREET SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77479. The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of CHIMNEYSTONE PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof. LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2009 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY SERGEANT MIKE KUTACH Troy Nehls, CONSTABLE, Precinct 4 Fort Bend County , Texas
NO. 09-CCV-039685 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS § V MILDRED ARLENE WEATHERS, § UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RAMONA § IN THE COUNTY COURT MORROW JANES, UNKNOWN § AT LAW NUMBER ONE (1) HEIRS OF MARY MORROW, § OF FORT BEND COUNTY, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL JANES, § TEXAS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CLAIRE § WALTER MORROW, UNKNOWN § HEIRS OF GILBERT MORROW, § UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WALTER § MARROW, UNKNOWN PROPERTY § OWNERS OF 5.425 ACRES, et al. § BRIEF ON CITATION BY PUBLICATION In the name and by the authority of the State of Texas: Notice is hereby given to the following Defendants: TO: The Unknown Heirs of Mary Morrow, Ramona Morrow Janes, Paul Janes, Claire Walter Morrow, Walter Morrow, Gilbert Morrow, and all other unknown property owners of 5.425 acres whose residence, address and whereabouts are unknown, and if deceased, legally incapacitated or dissolved, the unknown heirs, devisees, successors and legal representatives, and unknown spouse or spouses, each and all of whose residences, addresses and whereabouts are unknown, and if they are deceased, legally incapacitated or dissolved, their unknown heirs, devisees, successors and legal representatives. You are commanded to appear before the Special Commissioners appointed by the Judge of the Fort Bend County Civil Court at Law Number One (1) on November 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fort Bend County Attorney’s Conference Room, 301 Jackson St., Suite 728, Richmond, Texas 77469, who shall then and there assess the value of the property belonging to Defendants which are sought to be condemned by Plaintiff, Cause No. 09-CCV-039685 styled Fort Bend County, Texas v. Mildred Arlene Weathers, Unknown Heirs of Ramona Morrow Janes, Unknown Heirs of Mary Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Paul Janes, Unknown Heirs of Claire Walter Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Walter Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Gilbert Morrow, Unknown Property Owners of 5.425 Acres, et al.; In the County Court at Law Number One (1) of Fort Bend County, Texas, in which Fort Bend County is Plaintiff, and Mildred Arlene Weathers, Unknown Heirs of Ramona Morrow Janes, Unknown Heirs of Mary Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Paul Janes, Unknown Heirs of Claire Walter Morrow, Unknown Heirs of Walter Morrow, Unknown Property Owners of 5.425 Acres, Katy Independent School District, Fort Bend County General Fund, Fort Bend County Drainage District, Fort Bend County LFRC, and Fort Bend County ESD2 are Defendants. The Original Statement and First Amended Petition for Condemnation filed on August 28, 2009 discloses that the nature of the suit is a condemnation case. Plaintiff seeks fee title to 5.425 acres of land more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A of the Original Statement and First Amended Petition in condemnation Cause No. 09-CCV-039685. Attorneys for Plaintiff are Fort Bend County Assistant County Attorneys, William H. “Bill” Vidor and Joe W. Cox, 301 Jackson Street, Suite 728, Richmond, Texas 77469. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court in the City of Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, on the 14th day of September 2009. Dianne Wilson Clerk of Fort Bend County, Texas Richmond, Texas 301 Jackson Street Richmond, Texas 77469 By Lydia Esparza, Deputy
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Fort Bend Chamber presents Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “Music fit for a king” seminars on social media The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at the Stafford Centre to open its 18th season with “Music Fit for a King” on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. The program, directed by Hector Aguero, Jr., features music written for and inspired by kings, queens, princes, princesses and royalty. From orchestral marches that announce royal coronations to compositions that honor fireworks and jubilees, the concert acknowledges the significant role of music in commemorating important historical events. Among the works the Orchestra will play are “Crown Imperial” by Walton and “Royal Fireworks Music” by Handel. This concert also features the junior and senior division winners of the Houston Music Teachers Association/Houston Young Artist Concert Concerto Competition. To purchase concert tickets, visit www. fbso.org or call 281-276-9642. The Pink Ladies are gearing up for their annual fun-filled Individual ticket prices for event, the golf tournament on Oct. 26 at Sugar Creek Country PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Club. The Pink Ladies Golf Tournament, a 9-hole event, is a Commissioners Court of Fort Bend perfect way for beginners or those who have never played, as The County, Texas has set a public hearing well as seasoned golfers, to have fun and help raise breast can- on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan cer awareness. Last year the event raised more than $40,000. for Aliana Section 2, Section 3, Section 7, Prizes will be awarded for The Worst Score, Pinkest Teams Section 9 and Section 10, Pct. 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners and Most Decorated Carts. Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, New to this year’s event is the Pink Tribute Garden, sponsored William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You invited to attend and state your approval by Sign*A*Rama. For $25 you can purchase a personalized are or objection on this matter. Tribute Flag for a loved one to Honor the Memory, Encourage Submitted by, Wilson the Fight or Celebrate the Victory. Flags will be placed in a spe- Dianne Fort Bend County Clerk cial area on tournament day. Deadline to order your personalized flag is Oct. 20. Contact Barbara Rozell at 281-980-2244. CONSTABLE SALE and by virtue of a Writ of Execution The committee is currently securing sponsorships. Raffle Under and / or Order of Sale issued on AUGUST tickets to win a $500 Albert Luis Salon and Spa gift certificate 31ST, 2009 by the HONORABLE COUNTY COURT AT LAW 1 of FORT BEND COUNTY, are now available for purchase, three for $25. Contact Karen Texas in cause #07-CCV-033321 in favor Awalt at kmawalt@yahoo.com. of the Plaintiff - RAINBOW LAWN & INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of Recently, Barbara Montgomery, a Pink Ladies Committee GARDEN $56,124.72++++costs as taxed on said volunteer, was recognized for her service to the community Execution and / or Order of Sale and further sum of executing the same. benefiting the American Cancer Society with a Prudential Cares the I have levied on the SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2009 Volunteer Grant. Retired or active agents can apply for the and will offer for sale on the 3RDday of NOVEMBER, 2009 at the County Courthouse grants, which range from $250- $5,000. steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of “It’s volunteering for a cause,” Montgomery said. “To me Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all this is really important. It’s amazing how many people have had o’clock rights, title, interests and claims which the breast cancer.” said Defendant(s) -JAMEEL COOK had of, in to the following described Real Property Montgomery, herself a breast cancer survivor, is a lifetime or situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: member of the American Cancer Society. Her passion for the or- LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CREEK POINT LANE, MISSOURI CITY, ganization stems from her concern for friends and family mem- 4402 TEXAS 77459. bers who have suffered with breast cancer. Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m. For more information on being a sponsor, donating, sponsorRUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE, ing a hole or helping with the tournament, please contact Lynn Precinct 2 Halford at 281-980-4290, or e-mail her at lhvol@windstream. Fort Bend County , Texas By Gary Majors #73 net.
adults range from $10 to $25 per concert. Senior and student prices start at just $5. Children 12 and under are free, but must have a reserved ticket.
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
MARKET VALUE: $16,320
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 00310 H SHROPSHIRE, ACRES 1.397. (PT) RESERVE “A”, BLOCK 1, AULTMANS ADDITION TO HOUSTON MARKET VALUE: $101,130
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0068 WM PETTUS, ACRES 2.0338
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0068 WM PETTUS, ACRES 11.4899
MARKET VALUE: $32,290 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse
MARKET VALUE: $182,430
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PENINSULAS AT LAKE OLYMPIA SECTION 3, BLOCK 8, LOT 28 MARKET VALUE: $68,000 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse
The Community Resources Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents a Social Media Seminar Series presented by former Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace, Glenn Smith of The Growth Coach and Lach Mullen of Fort Bend County. These “lunch and learn” workshops will be held Oct. 21, 29, Nov. 5, 18, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for prospective members and $85 for all 4 workshops. These seminars will be held at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce located at 445 Commerce Green Blvd. in Sugar Land. Oct. 21: “LinkedIn” presented by Glenn Smith of the Growth Coach. You will learn how to join the LinkedIn Network, how to market yourself and your business, how to find employees, and how to connect with LinkedIn Groups. Oct. 29: “Twitter” presented by David Wallace with Wallace Bajjali Development Partners, LP. “Tweet Your Way to the Top”: Your customers are using it, your competition is doing it. Does Twitter play a role in your business? Nov. 5: “Facebook” with Lach Mullen of Fort Bend County. Learn how to find friends, about the Wall and News Feed, privacy settings and Fans and Advertising. Nov. 18: “Blogging” presented by Lach Mullen and Glenn Smith. To register, contact Ellen Bush with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce at 281-491-0277 or ellen@fortbendcc.org.
Pink Ladies Golf Tournament set for Oct. 26
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0313 HSHROPSHIRE, ACRES 3.936 MARKET VALUE: $285,180 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0313 H SHROPSHIRE, ACRES 4.118 MARKET VALUE: $298,100 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: RIDGEMONT SECTION 1, BLOCK 2, LOT 58 COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5303 RIDGEWEST ST MARKET VALUE: $69,030 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0068 WM PETTUS, ACRES 1.028
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
Sugar Creek Garden Club Sugar Creek Garden Club monthly meeting will be held on Oct. 15 at Sugar Creek Country Club beginning at 9:30 a.m. for the social hour. George Page, past director of Houston Bromeliad Society will speak on “Bromeliads/ Cacti/Succulents” (Plus, Getting Rid of Garden Pests). Please call Aileen Flack at 281-242-8488 for additional information. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 for River Forest Section 3, Replat No. 1, being a replat of Lot 7, 8 and 9, Blk. 2 of River Forest Section 3, 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 Llarance Turner with Kelly R. Kaluza & Assoc. Inc. at 281-3410808 for information prior to the hearing. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 14th day of September 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV146103 in favor of the Plaintiff - WEISSER ENGINEERING COMPNAY, Plaintiff, for the sum of $42,734.62++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 16TH day of September, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3rd day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -NADEERA T. CHATRAPAL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: RIDGEMONT SECTION 2 RES D & G, BLOCK 10, LOT 18, R/P COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4801 E. RIDGECREEK DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX MARKET VALUE: $79,620 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 SERGEANT J.M. HUTSON Deputy CONSTABLE, #1310
Sugar Land Garden Club On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Sugar Land Garden Club will host John Ferguson presenting “Gardening Without a Flowerbed.” Ferguson is the owner of Nature’s Way Resources, a local composting and recycling company that specializes in high quality compost, mulch and soil mixes. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments start at 9:30a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way in Sugar Land. For more information, visit www.sugarlandgardenclub. org or call 281-491-1621. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan prohibiting overnight parking of commercial motor vehicles, in the Mission Oaks Subdivision, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Ann. §545.307, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk
Legal Notices CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 1ST day of OCTOBER 2009 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV157399 in favor of the Plaintiff - NORTH MISSION GLEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $7,851.36++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2009 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -EDITH D. MITCHELL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF SECTION SIX (6) OF MISSION GLEN ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF IN SLIDE NO. 1302/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $112,920.00
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana Section 5, Pct. 4. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St., Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter. Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 11th day of SEPTEMBER 2009 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-166875 in favor of the Plaintiff -QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $3,141.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 30TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) - HILARIO BEJARAN had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 75, BLOC 3, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF RECORDED AT VOLUME 10, PAGE 7 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $98,770.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306 CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 1ST day of OCTOBER 2009 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-168477 in favor of the Plaintiff - SAN MIGUEL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,733.49++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 5TH day of OCTOBER, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) -CARL HICKS AND DENISE HICKS, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTY-NINE (39), IN BLOCK SIX (6), OF MISSION BEND, SAN MIGUEL, SECTION ONE (1) A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 32,, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 15714 BEECHNUT ST., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77083 (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE PROPERTY) Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $91,640.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 26TH day of AUGUST 2009 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #06-CV-153971 in favor of the Plaintiff - KINGSBRIDGE PLACE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $1,733.49++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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 NSEWO had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26, IN BLOCK 6, OF KINGSBRIDGE PARK SECTION 2, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1388/B & 1389/A, OF THE MAP/ PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE PROPERTY) ALSO KNOWN AS 14419 PARKSGATE DRIVE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TX, 77083 Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $146,200.00 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 11th day of SEPTEMBER 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170684 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOME-OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff, for the sum of $2,326.55++++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 SEPTEMBER, 2009 and will offer for sale on the 3RD day of NOVEMBER, 2009 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) - ARLENE L. JOHNSONS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWELVE (12) IN BLOCK ELEVEN (11), OF REPLAT OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 574/A AND 574/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 5419 WILDWOOD GLEN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. MARKET VALUE: $100,640 Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse ROB COOK, CONSTABLE Fort Bend County Precinct 3 12550 Emily Court, Ste 200 Sugar Land, Tx 77478 (281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306
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Community happenings of the Back home in Fort Bend, dancing for joy Youth Month In the 26-year history of Clements High School, the Stars Dance Team has only had a handful of dance directors. This year Clements is proud to announce the arrival of the Fort Bend dynamic duo, Chelsea Harrison, Director, and Michelle Barth, Assistant Director. Each day they bring an energy and enthusiasm to the dance room which has been infectious to the girls. “I tell the girls LLD, which means, live, love, dance,” says Harrison. Newly engaged Chelsea Harrison lives by that standard. She was born and raised in Sugar Land, attended Austin High School, and was a member of the Austin Angels Dance Team. She then went to Texas State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Dance. Upon graduation Chelsea came home to fulfill her student teaching requirements at CHS in 07-08, before accepting the assistant dance/theater director position at Travis High School in ’08-’09. When the dance director position came open at Clements, a three= week interviewing process began. Harrison became the clear decision. But who would be her new assistant director? Enter Michelle Barth. Also
Michelle Barth, Assistant Director, and Chelsea Harrison educated in the Fort Bend School District, Barth was the top officer with the Dulles Dolls in high school. She received a Bachelor degree in Dance from the University of Texas, then traveled with a competition dance convention, and taught classes at a local dance studio. “Striving for excellence is a daily endeavor,” believes Barth. This attitude and experience land-
ed her the job. The Stars Dance Team of Clements High School is on their game with the leadership from these two outstanding women. So if you hear a soprano voice at Clements shout out to the Stars Dance Team, “Bring home the bacon!”, you will know that Chelsea Harrison, along with Michelle Barth, are back home in Fort Bend dancing for joy.
Commemorative stamps among prizes offered at International Festival Special-edition, framed commemorative stamps will be prizes for a drawing at the International Festival of Fort Bend on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Stafford Performing Arts Centre, 10505 Cash Rd. Donated by the U.S. Postal Service, they are among a group featuring Super Bowl XXXVIII, Studebaker Series 1953, and three Star Wars images including a storm trooper, Darth Vader and Chew-
bacca. “These are special issue stamps, considered rare now and they’re commemorative,” said John Martinez of the U.S. Postal Service’s global diversity program. Martinez added that “the stamps we’re giving away are specially matted and sealed in frames.” Winners of the drawing will receive their framed stamps via priority mail. For more information on the free festival, visit www.if-fb.org
Matthew Doan was honored Sept. 16 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month. Matthew is currently ranked #1 of 627 students in his senior class at Kempner High. He serves on the Student Council and he is president of the Honor Society. He serves on the school peer tutoring committee and is a member of the KHS Basketball team. He is also an Eagle Scout. He is considering attending USC to study Neurology. —Photo by Ed Lee
Refreshments and recycling tips Make plans to be at the Sugar Land Whole Foods Market on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at noon. Keep Sugar Land Beautiful will offer recycling tips and answer questions. Whole Foods will provide delicious refreshments. This is your chance to learn how easy it is to recycle. What can be recycled in your curbside bin? Where can you donate gently used items? Where can you recycle an old cell phone, TV, or computer? What should you do with leftover paint? America Recycles Day and Texas Recycles Day is November 15 – are you ready? For more information, visit www.kslb.org.
BRING THE KIDS AND GRANDKIDS!
Citizen of the Month Ryan Brophy was honored September 30th by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Citizen of the Month. Ryan is an excellent student who has an interest in being an actor. He is a student at the Academy of TUTS where he received a best actor award at the recent UIL competition. He is a competitive swimmer with the First Colony swim team and volunteers with the PALS organization at school. Ryan has also received a black belt in Karate and is a certified scuba diver. The Exchange Club of Sugar Land meets every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club.
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“Couture for the Cure” Some of the area’s best eateries will be showcasing their innovative food stylings during the American Cancer Society’s “Couture for the Cure” Fashion Show, set for 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Under the direction of fashion show expert Lenny Matuszewski and featuring the exclusive fashions of acclaimed specialty retailer TOOTSIES, the event will bring to life the James Bond favorite, “For Your Eyes Only,” staged in the Sweetwater home of honorary chairs Drs. Shelena and Ayeez Lalji. The Phoenix Design Group is helping transform the home into a spectacular venue. Tickets for the fashion show are now on sale for $100. To purchase tickets, please contact Claire Serxner at claire. serxner@cancer.org or 713706-5694. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, the largest source of private, nonprofit cancer research funding in the nation. Research funded through the American Cancer Society has reached a multitude of milestones, including therapies to inhibit tumor growth, factors contributing to an increased chance for cancer and effective drug treatments
for specific cancers. In addition to funding research, the American Cancer Society also provides free educational programs and various support services for cancer patients and survivors. “I feel this event is already a success considering the level of enthusiastic support we’ve received from our sponsors, donors and volunteers,” said KK West, who is chairing the event with husband Scott West. “Unfortunately, we all know someone who has suffered from cancer and it’s heart-warming to see so many come together in support of the American Cancer Society. It’s going to be a great evening.” For more information on how to help or participate in the 2009 “Couture for the Cure” Fashion Show, please contact KK West at kkwest@ westfirm.com or 713-2033316. The American Cancer Society’s Couture for the Cure show is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Lajlis’ Sweetwater home. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer.
GAMES! Cake Walk! Face Painting!
GRAND OLD PICNIC Sunday, October 18, 2009 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Duhacsek Park 17034 Old Richmond Road Sugar Land 77498
Meet your state and local elected officials! Hear them on the Soap box!
Have your moment on the Soap box! Meet Uncle Sam! Eat Barbeque! Live auction!
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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The First Colony Municipal Utility District No. 9 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2009 on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the offices of Quail Valley Utility District located at 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, TX. 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.
Triumphs headline Arc’s 31st Best in the West event
FOR the proposal: A.K. Sandersen, G.P. Perry, M. Burton, and R. Castells AGAINST the proposal: None PRESENT and not voting: S. Grogan ABSENT: None The following table compares taxes on the 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
This Year
$ 0.295 /$100
$0.295 /$100
Adopted
Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value
$0.00 /$100
Percentage decrease in rates
0.0000 %
Average appraised value
$193,010
$198,996
General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
$0
$0
Average taxable value
$193,010
$198,996
Tax on average residence homestead
$ 569.38
$587.04
Annual decrease in taxes if Proposed tax rate is adopted
$17.66
And percentage of decrease
3.1016%
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.
Remember the Triumphs? Even if you don’t, grab your partner, gather the children (and maybe the grandchildren) and make plans to attend The Arc of Fort Bend County’s 31st annual Best in the West Dinner, Dance and Auction where the still-popular band is the entertainment headliner. Sponsored once again by Prosperity Bank, the annual event returns to the George Ranch Historical Park Arena in Richmond Saturday, Nov. 21. Dinner from The Swinging Door begins at 6 p.m. Then the Rosenberg-based band that topped the charts with “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” in 1966
will take the stage for a first set at 7 p.m. Expect to hear and dance to music ranging from Elvis to the Eagles, Chuck Berry to Chicago, the Beatles to Bobby Bland and maybe a polka or two. As the music plays, guests can shop the popular silent auction, featuring “corrals” of items gathered by groups and organizations. The live auction kicks off at 8 p.m., highlighted by an exotic game hunt for six on the legendary King Ranch and a dream trip for two to the South Pacific paradise of Bali, with a stop in Singapore on the way. Joining presenting sponsor Prosperity Bank are (to date)
Scout Master sponsor Sprint Waste Services and Trail Boss sponsor Aliana. Sponsorships are still available at $7,500, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500 levels. Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a table of 10. For sponsorship information or tickets, please contact Jo Ann Stevens at 713829-1827 or Ann Smith at 281240-1313. Proceeds from the annual Best in the West benefit The Arc of Fort Bend, helping maintain group homes, funding activity and work centers and providing for training and transportation of our citizens with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Questions or comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 115 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2009 on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478.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.B. Keel, F. Hester, K, Balasubramanian, and K. Sheblak, None None C.M. Hanney
The following table compares taxes on the 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
This Year
$ 0.530 /$100
$ 0.500 /$100
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Proposed
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$496,695
person’s exemptions)
-$47,179
-$49,670
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$424,609
$447,026
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$2,235.13
General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled
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-$15.30
And percentage of decrease
-0.6799%
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.
PCCA representative and decoration chairman Judy Turpie; PCCA president Jim Smith, Lowery Bank SVP and Boogie event chairman Alina Gonzalez, PCCA CEO David Sparks and PCCA events manager Cyndi Hicks look forward to Boogie’s kick-off.
Women’s Center announces title sponsor for Boogie Professional Compounding Corporation of America, Inc. (PCCA), a long time supporter of the Fort Bend County Women’s Center, has taken the lead to become Boogie’s 2010 event title sponsor. Boogie 2010 committee members have begun their preparations for the annual fifties-sixties fundraiser scheduled for March 27, 2010 at the Stafford Centre. PCCA and the Women’s Center has partnered with ZK Homes to host Boogie’s kickoff reception for Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at a luxury model home built by ZK Homes in The Enclave at Lake Pointe located in First Colony in Sugar Land. The reception is held to recruit enthusiastic volunteers to help with the event and garner support for the Women’s Center and its mission. PCCA, along with event
chairperson, Alina Gonzalez, will unveil the 2010 theme and will be available to discuss the various opportunities for the event. PCCA encourages corporations or volunteers who are looking to become a part of a great non-profit organization and help raise funds to help victims of domestic violence and their children to contact the Women’s Center and information will be sent to them. Volunteers are needed as committees are currently being formed. If you are interested in receiving more information about the Women’s Center or interested in volunteering for this event, join on Oct. 22 – spouses, guests, and friends are welcome. To RSVP and receive more details, call 281344-5757. All proceeds raised from the fundraiser go toward pro-
SWAPEN meets on Oct. 20 Join the South West Area Professional Express Network on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Dr. Sangeeta Saika, M.D. will speak on “Taking Good Care of your Heart.” SWAPEN is a business networking group whose goal is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others to grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. SWAPEN meets the third Thursday of every month at Sugar Creek Country Club in Sugar Land, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information visit www.swapen.org.
viding free and confidential emergency shelter, counseling, crisis intervention, and other supportive services. PCCA is the independent compounding pharmacist’s complete resource for fine chemicals, equipment, devices, flavors, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-approved pharmacy compounding training and continuing education programs, pharmacy software, marketing, business and pharmacy consulting assistance. ZK Homes has two current developments in Bellaire and its newest flagship development in Sugar Land, the Enclave at Lake Pointe, features the first Certified Gold NAHB Green Home. ZK Homes uses eco-friendly materials to create healthy, energy-efficient homes, allowing homeowners to reduce energy costs. The Greater Houston Rowing Club, in partnership with Planned Community Developers and the First Colony Community Association, will celebrate the grand opening of its new boathouse on Nov. 7 in Lake Pointe Town Center, at 10 a.m. along Oyster Creek at 15910 Creekbend Drive near the dam. For more information visit GreaterHoustonRowingClub.com.
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Automobile : Toyota Highlander By BARBARA FULENWIDER Toyota’s new 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder engine on its Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle provides 20 miles to the gallon in the city and 27 on the highway for an average of 22 mpg combined. It makes 187 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,100 rpm on regular octane fuel. The four banger is also not as noisy as a V6 and there’s little to no vibration. The motor has a broad torque curve, which provides enhanced fuel efficiency, lower emissions and a strong response at all speeds. This new Toyota engine is mated to an all-new six speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence that is one of the lightest and most compact in its class, according to Toyota. It is smooth shifting and acceleration is amazing quick for a fourcylinder. Internal preliminary 0-60 miles per hour testing was timed at 9.7 seconds, which
is almost one second quicker than the average four-cylinder mid-size SUV, according to Toyota. When the Toyota Highlander with the fourcylinder engine is equipped with a tow package, it can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The new engine is standard on the Highlander grade two-wheel drive model with two rows of seats. This four-door model retails for $25,705 and with options on the test drive, came in at $28,534. The options included a convenience package of roof rails and tonneau cover, anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer, manual rear A/C system, rear vents for second and third row seat package with fold flat into floor capability and holding headrests, towing package, tow hitch with wiring harness and 3 row seating. Standard features on the Toyota Highlander include A/C, an AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers, front seats with height adjustable active head rests and eight-
way adjustable driver’s seat, power door locks and windows, cruise control, multifunction keyless entry, UV reduction windshield and rear privacy glass, digital clock, dual sun visors with sliding extensions, illuminated entry system, manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel, full size spare time, scheduled maintenance indicator light, hill start assist control, front wheel drive with independent suspension, fog lamps, 40/20/40 split second row seat and 17-inch six-spoke alloy wheels.
With the new four-cylinder engine, Highlander will be the only mid-size SUV in the current market to offer three powerplants. The 3.5-liter Highlander V6 is available in two and full time four-wheel drive. There’s also the full-time 4-WD-i Highlander Hybrid with a V6 motor and front and rear electric motors. Since the Highlander was first launched in 2001 it continues to be a big seller for Toyota, thanks to its innovation, refinement and comfort.
The Highlander is pure Toyota and still setting the bar for other vehicle manufacturers regarding quality
and comfort. It’s roomy and a true pleasure to ride and drive.
Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4 Republican Party Primary March 2, 2010
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Quail Valley’s yard of the month October 2009 Quail Valley Garden Club Yard of the Month goes to Mary Kitterman of 3418 Crow Valley. Mary is holding the lovely plant she received from Flowers by Adela as she stands in her low-maintenance garden that features hardscape, flowering and non-flowering bushes, Live Oaks and yard items that enhance interest. Mary has collected the yard items over 20 years developing her garden. To add more punch to your landscape, Quail Valley Garden Club fall annual plant sale is taking orders through October 16. Get your order form from our website at http://traction.typepad.com/QVGC or contact Nancy Lindsay at 281 499-2047.
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Movie : Couples Retreat I’ve had a bad day. Let me take a deep breath so I can continue. First of all, as I was walking up the stairs in Theatre #17 (one of the big ones), it was very dark and I was heading for one of the seats near the aisle as I have done a million times and I plopped my big self down and something went terribly wrong. I fell down. Oh, come on, Larry H., you don’t mean that you actually hit the deck? Fell like a sack of potatoes. Did you spill anything? Glad you asked: nary a drop of Mr. Pibb and only about 10 kernels of corn. Have you ever seen someone slip and fall and then pop up in a nanosecond to make it look like they really didn’t just fall but everyone knows they did fall but the person that fell is so embarrassed that they are in complete denial? Well, I’m that guy. I immediately went two rows up and quickly sat down lest someone call out to me to see if I was okay. As I gently sat down, I noticed that I had a slight pain in my right arm and just a hint of throbbing in my left buttocks. I immediately became angry at Loew’s AMC for having a faulty seat in a dark theatre and began plotting my revenge. Just wait until this movie is over and the house lights are up and I’m going down to check out the scene of this tragedy. Meanwhile, phase two of my painful afternoon began. This movie started on an upbeat note with nice opening credits and catchy music and it was downhill from there. Vince Vaughn stars, cowrote and produced this
movie so it’s all his fault. This is a terrible excuse for a movie. The story: four couples go to an island retreat on the Pelican Package so they can renew their relationships with their wives and girlfriend. Jason Bateman and his wife announce to the others that they are getting a divorce so they show a power point presentation to convince them to go as Larry H.: A misstep? a group in order to qualify for cheaper drown in the sea. Okay, that’s rates and thus make it afford- a little rash don’t you think? able for everyone. Not at all, I’m embarrassed Notice I did not mention that I didn’t walk out. I chuckBateman’s character’s name led a couple of times and my because I can not remem- audience giggled maybe ten ber it; oh yeah, it was Jason. times but this movie blows. Whoa Nellie, slow down with True to my word, as the that originality. movie ended I sauntered down When the couples arrive the two steps to check out the at the island, they learn that faulty seat. they are going to Eden West Hey, something must be instead of East because the amiss; the chair and immedicouples must participate in a ate area seemed normal and rigid plan designed by Mar- undisturbed. cel (Jean Reno) who requires How can that be? Surely I therapy, yoga, and getting up didn’t just miss the seat and before sunrise. This Marcel is fall on my butt. no Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalban) and where is Tattoo Rock ‘n Roll. when you need him? This is a miserable experi- Grade 65. Larry H. ence for the Vince Vaughn-led couples and I disliked every sugarlaw@larryharrison.com one of them and hoped they