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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009

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County moves forward with MCPD celebrates state recognition University branch library

A schematic design of the proposed University branch of the Fort Bend County Library was presented to the commissioners court last Tuesday by Bailey Architects.

By SESHADRI KUMAR The county will lease the The university is not reFort Bend County Com- quired to hire its own library land from the university for missioners Court last week staff, but books required for 50 years at a rate of $1 per accepted the schematic design the university students will be year, thus saving the county for a proposed county library stocked in the library. substantial land cost. at the University of Houston The university, on the other County staff will operate System Sugar Land Campus. the library during normal of- hand, need not construct a The library will be a joint fice hours. If the university library. Also, it will free up project between the county wants the library to open after space now being used as liand the University of Hous- office hours or during holi- brary for conducting classes. ton.

The architects for the projdays, the university will conThe proposed library will tract with the county for such ect, Bailey Architects, hope to have a built up space of services, Patterson said. complete the design develop40,103 square feet, of which The library will be built ment by May 2010 and therethe county will pay the con- between the two existing after, the county will likely go struction cost for 35,000 buildings, the Mamie George out for bids to construct the square feet, according to building and the new building library. It is expected to take County Commissioner James which houses the Wharton about 18 months to complete Patterson. the construction. Thus, if County Junior College.

The project is in Patterson’s The library will also be all goes as planned, the new precinct. used by the junior college University branch of the Fort The total construction cost students. The university and Bend county Library will likehas not yet been estimated, the junior college will have a ly be ready by October 2011. but the county taxpayers have separate agreement for the liThe county is already buildapproved $10 million in bonds brary usage. ing another library in Sienna for the library.

Both the county and the uni- Plantation, jointly with the The day to day operations versity will benefit because of Houston Community College of the library will be conduct- the joint project agreement, System. ed by the county.

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County tax rate unchanged

Doug Brinkley is new Sugar Land Police Chief Sugar Land Police Chief Steve Griffith has been appointed to the newly created position of Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, effective Oct. 19.

In his new position, Griffith will oversee Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Safety Communication (Dispatch) and Sugar Land Regional Airport.

Griffith served as Sugar Land’s police chief for more than four years before his promotion to assistant city manager.

Assistant Police Chief Doug Brinkley has been elevated to the position of Police Chief to succeed Griffith.

“Doug has been serving as the Interim Chief for the past six months, and during that time he has done an excellent job of providing leadership in the Police Department,” said Griffith.

As an assistant police chief since 2005, Brinkley has been responsible for the oversight of the training unit, personnel, crime analyst, budget analyst, accreditation (CALEA), records, dispatch, property and evidence, jail

Brinkley and secondary employment oversight. Prior to joining SLPD in 2005, Brinkley spent approximately 14 years with the Grand Rapids Police Department in Michigan and two years with the Detroit Police Department. He has also served eight years in the United States Army Reserve.

Brinkley earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. He is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police and the FBI National Academy.

Fort Bend County Commissioners last week adopted a $245 million budget for 2010, marking a 3.38 percent increase over the 2009 budget.

The commissioners also adopted a total county tax rate of 49.976 cents per $100 valuation, same as last year.

The county’s tax rate in 2004 was 52 cents per $100 valuation.

The county managed to bring down the operations and maintenance tax rate from 48.3 cents to 47.9 cents, but had to increase the drainage district’s maintenance tax rate from 1.6 cents to 2 cents per $100 valuation.

In the 2010 budget, $8.6 million has been allotted to the capital improvement projects. The county’s total fund balance is estimated to be $44.8 million from the beginning fund balance of $55 million.

In the general fund, the total allocations have been reduced by 2.82 percent, with a majority of the departments cutting their operating budget, except the elections administration, Sheriff’s detention and facilities management .

Officer Jay McClellan, left, Officer Donna Quakenbush, Missouri City Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, with the accreditation certificate, Assistant Chief Larry Capps and Assistant Chief Pat Worrell. (Back row, left to right) Det. Weathers, Det. Tippit and Hedwig Village Police Chief Dave Barber, representing the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation.

The Missouri City Police Department is celebrating its recent recognition as one of 18 in the State to attain “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” status in Texas.

The force was evaluated on 161 Best Practices standards to achieve this statewide award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation Recognition Program.

MCPD joins the Texas City Police Department and the University of Texas - Houston Police Department to attain accreditation through this award in the Greater Houston Area.

Additionally, Officer Don- Capt. Mike Berezin, left, Capt. Geneane Merritt, patrol officer na Quackenbush was praised Marianne Rivera and Asst. Chief Larry Capps.

by Fitzgerald for her tireless elevated to assistant chief, numerous roles from patrol efforts and diligence during with authority over adminis- officer to undercover agent to the year-long process leading trative services. sergeant. up to the police department’s MCPD also announced the Missouri City’s newest statewide award. captain, Geneane Merritt, promotion of Mike Berezin to The Missouri City Police was chosen from a nation- Captain.

Department is continuing to wide pool of eight candidates.

A 20-year seasoned vetbuild on its proud legacy with She will oversee the Criminal eran, Berezin will have comsome recent promotions and Investigations Division and mand over MCPD’s Patrol hires. is an exemplary law-enforce- Division.

In honor of 28 years of ment officer with a proven The department also saexcellent service, making track record working and lutes two new patrol officers: myriad contributions ranging supervising criminal cases. Jazton Heard and Marianne from street patrol to criminal Capt. Merritt served on the Rivera, who joined MCPD investigations to support ser- force in Philadelphia before after working for a Constavices, Larry Capps has been coming here and excelled in ble’s Office in Harris County.

Quail Valley Garden Club Members enjoy the restful “pondless” pond of Velma and Tom Herrick. Their program was on trends in water gardening and rain harvesting by Matt Boring of Texas Ponds, who built the pond. Quail Valley is known for its beautiful gardens, and this is but one example. Visit http://traction.typepad.com/QVGC and select October Program from the Posts section to view more color photos or contact Patty McKeever at 281-437-7738 to learn more about membership.

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Community news

Suzette Peoples Broker /Owner

Rezoning sails through despite protests from area residents in Missouri City

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The second reading of a request to rezone a 20.895 acre tract of land from townhouse residential to planned developed district for a mixed use development got the green light at the Oct. 19 Missouri City Council meeting.

The unanimous council vote to approve came after a few changes were made to the plans to accommodate the (David Wallace-Costa Bajjali) WB Murphy Road Development and city council concerns and follow city ordinances.

Changes that came about from council’s first reading of the agenda item at their Oct. 5 meeting included patio homes replacing townhouses with the R5 being replaced by R4 residential standards; allowing a pilaster and wood fence between the patio

homes and homes in Thunderbird West to be six feet high rather than eight; adding garages where only carports had been, and reducing a buffer yard to 17 feet between the independent living building and the medical memory building (tract 4 and tract 5). The days and hours construction was to be allowed was deleted.

The original number of 44 patio homes remained in the plan and Bajjali again assured council that he and Wallace are acting partners with “the folks who will operate and manage� the independent and assisted living facilities and currently do that same thing at facilities in Atlanta, GA. Again, Bajjali told council that there’s currently a gap of 294 beds for seniors who want/need assisted living and the WB facil-

ity has plans for 78 beds.

Councilman Brett Kolaja brought up the fact that the background information to council and the information posted on line regarding the agenda item did not include protests of the project by some 30 plus residents who signed a petition.

A staffer pointed out that “the majority of the addresses� on the protest petition were not within 200 feet of the planned project.

Kolaja said, “A lot of those folks were from Thunderbird West. I want to have the protest letters reflected in the record to show that these people’s opinions were valued and were taken into account.�

The development is to include independent and assisted living facilities, patio homes, commer-

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cial and medical pad sites and is located north of Hampton Drive, east of Murphy Road behind Wells Fargo Bank and south of Oyster Creek and the Quail Valley Thunderbird West Courtyard Homes.

The development plans show eight acres designated for 44 one-story to one-and-a-half story patio homes; 78 beds in the twostory assisted living facility, and 70 units in the three-story independent living facility.

Only people 55 and older would be allowed to live there.

Bajjali said, “It’s a master planned community designed specifically for the elderly where they can feel safe and have the amenities and services they can use and transition into additional services as needed.�

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes neurosurgeon, John Park Neurosurgeon Dr. John Park has joined the staff at Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital would also like to welcome Dr. Park to their staff of physicians.

Dr. Park comes to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital from the Cleveland Clinic, where he was a resident in the Department of Neurosurgery. During his residency he completed three fellowships in complex spinal surgery and brain tumor surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle and New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Park is a graduate of the University of California – Berkeley. He earned his medical degree

Dr. Park at UCLA School of Medicine.

His addition will allow the Texas Spine & Neurosurgery

Center to provide comprehensive, high quality Neurosurgical care and coverage to all of Fort Bend County, right here at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

For a physician referral to Dr. Park or a neurosurgeon in your area, call 281-274-7500.

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has some of the most advanced technology and medical capabilities in the area and has maintained the highest quality of care The Methodist Hospital is known for internationally. Services include oncology services, labor and delivery, critical care, emergency department, surgery, lab and imaging.

Just in the last couple of years Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s

Memorial Hermann expands Maternal -Fetal Clinic

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital has expanded its Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic to two days per week to meet the demand for testing and consultation for high-risk pregnancies in Fort Bend County.

Each Wednesday and Friday, a highly specialized team from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston MaternalFetal Medicine division provides diagnostic testing, genetic counseling and specialized fetal care to women referred by their obstetricians.

The team is composed of a

physician with advanced training in maternal-fetal medicine, an ultrasonographer and a genetic counselor.

This Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic, located on the first floor of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, is the only one of its kind in Fort Bend County.

When it opened last November, the Wednesday appointment times quickly filled. As a result, the hospital modified existing space to provide the specialized clinic with dedicated space for expanded service. The clinic includes a 4-D ultrasound imaging

device with higher frame speeds to more closely capture a baby’s natural movements. “Having the UT Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at our hospital enables us to provide an even higher level of care to Fort Bend County women so they don’t have to drive to the Texas Medical Center,� said Steven Weber, chief nursing officer at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

Along with 3-D and 4-D comprehensive and targeted fetal ultrasounds, the clinic provides other testing to determine how blood flow and oxygen are impacting fetal development. Some of these tests include amniocentesis, Doppler studies, fetal biophysical profiles and non-stress tests.

Maternal-fetal medicine physicians serve in a consultancy role so women continue to see their obstetrician for regular care throughout their pregnancies.

Weber also highlighted the continuity of care available to women if something is detected at the clinic that requires immediate care.

physicians have successfully performed services once only available in the medical center -- abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, angioplasty with stents, brain surgery, carotid artery stenting, gastric lap band surgery, open heart surgery, single port laparoscopic adrenalectomy surgery, single port laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and urinary bladder reconstruction – the first time any of those procedures had been done in Fort Bend County.

For more information, visit www.MethodistSugarLand.com

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A Spirit of Freedom Republican Women special event will feature HANNAH GILES: “STANDING AGAINST GOLIATH�

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Charlie Howard announces re-election bid State Rep. Charlie Howard last week announced he will seek reelection for for District 26. “Each legislative session is critical to the welfare of the citizens of Fort Bend and the state of Texas,� said Howard. “I humbly look forward to serving District 26 in the 2011 legislative session.�

The next legislative session is critically important as the state will face a significant budget shortfall.

Additionally, the 2011 redistricting process will determine the political party to lead the state for the next ten years, and the redistricting will influence the election of the three or four new congressmen for the state of Texas. “My diverse business experience and education, knowledge of the development of First Colony, relationship with fellow legislators, and understanding of developing legislation provide a strong platform for achieving insightful

Howard solutions in the complex issues of the next legislative session,�

Howard said.

Howard is a past president of the Chamber of Commerce and one of the founding directors of Fort Bend Economic Development Council.

Howard is instrumental in the passage of legislation separating the appraisal board and the appraisal review board, which leads to more equitable real estate appraisals in Fort Bend County.

Howard takes credit for his role in establishing a University of Houston campus in Sugar Land, and he guided key legislation that paved the way for the establishment of a joint program between Wharton County Junior College and Texas State Technical College. “After reviewing my proven conservative record, I trust you will understand that my experience in the legislature is a great asset for the citizens of Fort Bend County and this great state. With your request and input, I am currently crafting legislation on appraisal reform and further reduction of the business tax among other issues for the 2011session,�

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Opinion Texas Straight Talk Less than full disclosure unacceptable

By RON PAUL Last week a new bill was introduced in the Senate to audit the Federal Reserve.

Some backers of my bill HR1207 and the existing Senate companion bill S.604 were a little miffed at this, but depending on how you think about it, this new legislation poses no great threat to our efforts.

With the economy in shambles, people are looking for answers - not just because of lost savings on Wall Street, but because of lost houses on Main Street.

Because of the many problems we face, the Federal Reserve and its powers over the economy have come under scrutiny.

This translates into a lot of political pressure on Congress.

With all the House Republicans signed on as cosponsors and over half of the Democrats, HR 1207 has enormous bipartisan support.

It would be disingenuous for Washington not to embrace the principles behind this bill after all the promises for transparency.

How can one credibly argue for more transparency in government in one breath and defend the secrecy of the Federal Reserve in the next?

However, there is still very powerful resistance to the disclosures that HR 1207 would require and efforts to weaken it will continue to pop up before this

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul issue is settled.

The good news is that Washington is responding and the Federal Reserve has become the issue.

Concerned Americans need to keep the pressure on by continuing to define what we want, and what we do not want.

One major concern is that HR 1207 constitutes some kind of power grab for Congress.

Congress would not do a better job dictating interest rates or managing money supply growth than the Federal Reserve does for exactly the same reasons: Congress is not the free market.

Any select group of people, no matter how wise and educated, simply cannot replace the wisdom of the market.

HR 1207 does not seek to replace the wisdom of the Fed with the wisdom of Congress.

That would be a giant

step backwards. HR 1207 simply asks for full disclosure, and I am agreeable to allowing for a reasonable lag time to calm the fears that Congress intends to dictate monetary policy.

What we do want, what we insist upon, is that no longer will decisions that carry so much economic weight be made in absolute secrecy.

We want to know what arrangements the Fed makes with other governments and central banks.

We want to know who is benefitting from the actions of the Fed and what deals are being made.

The Fed is already reacting to pressure by scaling back its liquidity facilities and returning to more traditional monetary policy through direct asset purchases.

With nearly $800 billion in mortgage-backed securities on its books already, $800 billion in Treasury securities, and no real limit to what the Fed can acquire, there is a tremendous opportunity for malfeasance.

We need to know who the Fed deals with, what they buy, how much they spend, and who benefits.

As good as any step towards Federal Reserve transparency is, anything less than full disclosure at this point is unacceptable.

(Ron Paul represents the 14th Congressional District in Texas.)

Musings: Puff...

By JANICE SCANLAN You see someone on Friday at a meeting. They seem fine . . . and Monday they’re gone, forever.

Or it may be months of suffering. The end becomes a relief that suffering is over.

The shock is different, but the grief hurts—either for you missing someone or seeing individuals who cared deeply in grief.

It hurts and it leaves you thinking about how fine the thread of life really is.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and one of the organizations I’ve supported almost since its inception is The Rose.

The Rose is not involved in the debate over whether health care is a right or if a public option is the slippery road to socialism.

They just do something about all the uninsured women (and men) in our area who can’t get preventive breast care—on a timely basis when it can make a difference in life or death.

So I’ve spent part of my Mondays this month answering a hot line at “The Rose and Channel 2” around the Channel 2 local newscasts.

And I can attest from my calls, there’s far too many uninsured and afraid.

Truthfully I’ve almost been smug about breast cancer and my health for that matter.

Scanlan As an insured woman, I get my annual mammogram at The Rose because it helps those who can’t pay—and the service and atmosphere is fantastic. I felt I knew the story on breast cancer . . . and prevention. And for the lump form of breast cancer, detected early, it’s a good story.

But there’s a new form of breast cancer that is not only virulent and fast moving, but also it’s undetectable by conventional mammography. Inflammatory Breast Cancer or IBC is a Stage 3 cancer before any symptoms show up. And that’s bad because the worst stage is 4. And it has afflicted children as young as 12.

I spoke of my smugness . . . Well, last week at my stint at “The Rose and Channel 2 Help Line” erased that. The topic was IBC and I sat next

to IBC survivor Terry Arnold.

I estimate Terry is in her 30’s.

Today she’s a ball of energy and feels very fortunate after being misdiagnosed; she found her way to the first IBC center in the world at MD Anderson.

She’s fortunate because IBC does not respond to traditional breast cancer therapies.

Suffice it to say that the first signs of the disease appear over night . . . Terry thought she had fallen out of bed and bruised herself to account for her twice its normal size breast. But the breast can look like a dimpled orange peel as well . . . or there can be severe itching or pain . . .or it can be hot to the touch . . . the nipple inverted . . .

And it’s like Puff—it’s there. And there’s still a learning curve for physicians . . . and it’s fast-moving so you need to smarten up to the symptoms so if this misfortune strikes, you find competent help as Terry did.

To see a video about IBC and learn what to watch for, www.theibcproject.com or call MD Anderson IBC clinic at 1-877-MDA-6789. For routine screening contact The Rose at 281.484.4708 or www.therose.org.

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The View From Sugar Land Sleight of hand in Sugar Land

By RUSSELL C. JONES When is a house in Sugar Land not really in Sugar Land? When it has a Sugar Land postal address but is outside the city limits.

It is not unusual for homes to have Sugar Land addresses, but not actually be within the city limits. Zip codes and city names used in addresses are assigned by the postal service, which tends to use the name of the nearest town large enough to have a post office.

For example, Riverpark, New Territory and Greatwood have Sugar Land addresses, but they are not currently within the city limits. This leads to confusion as to whether the home is actually located in the city. Which law enforcement agency has jurisdiction; which entity provides sewer and water services, and whose ordinances apply to the particular area, are all questions which arise because of the confusion. A resident of New Territory once told me that he had voted for me in a recent city election. I did not try to disabuse him of his recollection.

Last week Sugar Land held a town hall meeting for residents of Riverpark, an area west of the Brazos River and north of US 59, to discuss the upcoming annexation of their subdivision into Sugar Land.

One individual insisted he was already within the city limits because he has a Sugar Land address, and he did not understand the purpose of the meeting. Questions raised at the meeting showed confusion on other issues as well, including the authority of the city to control elementary school zoning and even which

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Recent efforts by the administration in Washington to discourage free speech and stifle the opposition are among the most frightening of the many discouraging news items to come out of the nation’s capital in recent months.

First it was the protesters who appeared at tea parties around the country, who were said to be mere rabble rousers and should be ignored. Then it was a major news organi-

Article on HOAs stirs controversy To the Editor: October 21 edition of the Fort Bend Independent featured Russell Jones’ “opinion” about the symbiotic relationship between the City of Sugar Land and Home Owner’s Associations.

Mr. Jones is “...introducing a resolution to the membership ( of the Texas Municipal League) requesting that it support property owner associations in opposing BAD (emphasis added) legislation which would result in reduction of their (Home Owner’s Associations) ability to SERVE (emphasis added) their neighborhoods.”

Noble?

The Mayor Pro-Tem seems selfless and cut of the stuff that made America great.

Let’s look a little further into this: Page 9 of the same news-

paper has a paid (presumably) advertisement for Mr. Jones’ attorney services including representation of Home Owner’s Associations.

Mr. Jones fails to mention what in particular the Texas Legislature is doing that is “bad” for his personal clients; and, Mr. Jones uses his office as Mayor Pro Tem to champion his personal clients and therefore, his bottom line as an attorney.

It is my opinion that the “bad” legislation being considered in Austin is the same legislation that challenges Home Owner’s Associations and their paid counsel including the Pro-Tem guy, to foreclose on property owners who owe less than one-half of one per-cent of the property value.

This is particularly cogent in difficult economic times

and with fixed income oldsters.

“Equity” is an issue brought forth by the churches in England before the Texas Legislature met.

The owner of the selfproclaimed “largest” Home Owner’s Association in the U.S. is a Senator from Texas, Mr. Corona. He is fueled not by “equity” but by personal interest.

Can we say the same about Russell C. Jones?

You be the judge.

I think the most amusing part of Mr. Jones’ “opinion” is the use of the word “serve” in relation to Sugar Land neighborhoods.

“Serving” the Home Owner’s Associations is, in my opinion, more accurate.

R. D. Howell Attorney at Law Sugar Land

Jones responds

purchases his property.

Fortunately, most homeowners understand the need for an organization to maintain common areas in their neighborhoods and to assure that homes are maintained to the standard which the majority expects.

It is my experience that most homeowners appreciate the effort which the Association puts into maintaining property values and providing community facilities.

The letter writer seems to object to the Association’s right to enforce the homeowner’s promise to comply with the restrictions applicable to the neighborhood.

It is the expectation that all owners in a neighborhood will live up to their commitments that most homeowners relied upon when they bought their property. Just as an ex-

ample, it is difficult to imagine that First Colony would have lasted as the outstanding neighborhood that it is without the First Colony Community Association to oversee the obligations of thousands of owners to do their share in keeping up their individual properties.

The letter writer’s main point seems to be a an ad hominem attack upon me personally.

As his letter admits, I do not hide my role in assisting the good work done by associations in keeping up our neighborhoods.

Apparently, the Sugar Land City Council, which offered the resolution discussed in my column, and the Texas Municipal League, which adopted the resolution last week, agree with me.

Russell C. Jones

The letter writer, whose identity is unknown to me, takes the side of the relatively rare individual who reneges on his personal promise to live by the rules and restrictions of the community in which he

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Jones school district the area might be located in.

Fortunately for the residents of Riverpark, their subdivision will be annexed as of December 1, 2009. Their municipal utility district will be dissolved; Sugar Land police will take over law enforcement; and they will be able to vote for city council members in 2010. Overall, local governmental services will improve for Riverpark and taxes will go down. As a bonus, confusion over living in the city will at last come to an end.

zation which was discredited because it could not be controlled.

Most recently, the United States Chamber of Commerce has been thrashed for its advocacy of capitalism. The abuse which these groups have received is more mindful of the Nixon era than of any other period within my memory.

In each case, it is the messenger who is being attacked, rather than the truth of the matter which the messenger brings. In the case of the tea parties, the suggestion that the participants were not representative of millions of others or were somehow orchestrated by a small clique was so ludicrous as to be unbelievable.

The participants were not college students with nothing else to do, as has been seen so often in political demonstrations in the past, but rather were working individuals, retirees and others whose gray hair could not be mistaken for misguided youthful exuberance. The news organization under siege did nothing but report real news which it uncovered without the help of the administration.

The Chamber of Commerce has done nothing but advocate the economic system which has made this country great over the last 230 years.

Somehow, shooting the messenger just does not sound like the solution to the problem.

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.

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Community news Tricks and treats return for Sugar Land Halloween Town Spooky creatures, superheroes and other colorful characters are all invited to take part in the City of Sugar Land’s second annual Halloween Town event conducted in partnership with Keep Sugar Land Beautiful and Sugar Land Town Square Management Company.

This year’s Halloween Town will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5-10 p.m., at Sugar Land Town Square.

The evening of family friendly frights will include activities such as a haunted horse and carriage ride, wax hand making and games provided by local organizations and groups. Children will also be able to go trick-or-treating throughout the square for candy treats and specially wrapped chocolates celebrating the City’s 50th Anniversary.

Back by popular demand will be the costume contest for children and pets. This year’s categories are 3 years old and younger, 4 to 6 years old, 7 to 9 years old, 10-12 years old and of course, pets! Once again, the pet contest will be sponsored by a Dog’s Life Luxury Dog Boutique. Pre-registration is required for all costume contest entrants.

After all the trick-or-treating, spooks and surprises, families will be able to sit back with their gathered treats and enjoy free popcorn and a special Halloween Movie under the Moon starting at 8 p.m.

Throughout the event, Keep Sugar Land Beautiful will also provide recycling stations for trash and provide information on ways to keep Sugar Land `green’ and clean every day of the year. For more information and costume contest applications, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov or call (281) 275-2885.

Indian Festival of Lights at Telfair Telfair Indian American Cultural Association [www.Telica. org], will celebrate Deepavali, the Indian Festival of Lights on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Cornerstone Elementary School in Sugar Land.

Last year’s Deepawali event at Telfair was a great success and more than 500 people enthusiastically participated.

The planned festivities include a cultural show, Indian Traditional Dress Parade, Rangoli (Sand Art), Henna (Tattoo), and Raas

Dandia (Music & Dance).

Telfair Indian American Cultural Association is a non-profit group with members from the diversified Indian American community.

The group is chartered with promoting awareness of Indian customs and traditions and coordinating major Indian festivals within the Telfair community in Sugar Land.

Visit http://www.telica.org for more information.

Fort Bend Theatre’s Arise! Cry Out! annual awards and Saturday, Nov. 14 celebrity gala 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Make plans now for Friday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 – 10 p.m. as Fort Bend Theatre presents its Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction starring local celebrities to be held at Safari Texas Ranch.

Along with great food, live music, song, and dance, there will be a celebrity musical spoof entitled The Wizard of Aaahs, featuring performances from Chloe Dao, Season 2 Project Runway Winner, Doug Johnson of Channel 2, Michele Fisher of 96.5 FM, Dave Wallace, former mayor of Sugar Land, Louis Garvin the president of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and even more surprise guests to be confirmed.

Celebrity tables are $1000 and Premium tables are $750 and are available on a first come basis by calling Fort Bend Theatre at 281-2083333. Individual tickets for this exciting fundraiser are $75 for adults and $25 for children 11 and under, and are available on our website www. fortbendtheate.com.

Auditions Fort Bend Theatre will hold auditions for Princess Christmas to be performed Dec. 5 – 20 playing Saturday & Sunday at 3 p.m. and the 21st at 10 a.m. Auditions are open to children (8+), teens and adults.

Newcomers and beginners are always welcome. Bring a head-shot or picture to the audition. For more information, visit www.fortbendtheatre. com or call 281-208-3333.

Automobile: Lexus RX 450h

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The 2010 Lexus RX 450h is the next generation of the RX 450 hybrid luxury utility vehicle. The RX 300 model was introduced in 1998 as a luxury crossover vehicle and the first ever luxury hybrid in 2005. Since the RX was first introduced it has been Lexus’ biggest seller and most successful luxury SUV with more than one million sold worldwide.

The 2010 RX 450h features a 3.5-liter V6 engine, lighter electric motors, a smaller and lighter power-control unit and various other fuel-saving innovations. The gas and electric motors combine to make 295 total horsepower, which is 27 more than the previous generation RX400h.

Even with more horsepower the Lexus RX 450 hybrid gets an estimated 32 miles to the gallon in city driving and 28 on the highway for a combined rating of 30 mpg. The all-wheel drive RX450h gets 29 mpg combined. This year’s RX 450h gets between 16 and 20 percent more fuel economy than its predecessor.

As a hybrid, the RX 450h can operate on electricity only or on gasoline only or a combination of the two.

Extended electric mode operation during low speed or stop-and-go-driving reduces fuel consumption. In particular circumstances, a new available driver-selectable EV mode lets the vehicle be driven short distances using only the electric motors.

Improved efficiency was the first priority for the next RX, but engineers also pursued better acceleration and enhanced drive.

The RX 450h has the same engine improvements as the new RX350, such as rocker arms that reduce friction and give designers more freedom with camshaft profiles. T he Atkinson combustion cycle and the addition of a cooled exhaust gas re-circulation system were two key changes and minimize the

Moms In Touch International is hosting Arise! Cry Out!, a worldwide day of extraordinary prayer for children and schools on Saturday, Nov. 14.

In the Sugar Land area, moms of all denominations will gather at Williams Trace Baptist at 16755 Southwest Freeway from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Check out www.MomsInTouch.org to register (go to Sugar Land when choosing your host site), or contact Mary Kaye Schulte, 281-265-6306, marykschulte@earthlink.net.

Registration is preferred, but everyone is welcome at the door. Donations are optional.

Daughters of American Revolution The Fort Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:00AM in Wesley Hall of the Sugar Land United Methodist Church on Eldridge Road. The speaker will be Nancy Brandli who will speak on “The Lost Presidents”.

All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Call Kyleen at 281 499-3007 for further details.

Mazal Hadassah Mazal Hadassah Group will meet at the home of Linda Caplan, 835 Harbour Place, Sugar Lakes subdivision on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.

Ann Laufman,Certified Financial Planner, will present, “Financial Planning from a Woman’s Perspective.” Hadassah supports health care and medical research throughout the world. For further information, call Sue at 281545-2229.

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need for fuel enrichment.

What that does is significantly reduce fuel consumption especially during freeway driving.

I immediately noticed there wasn’t the constant on/off of the gasoline engine while driving in city traffic. That is thanks to an improved flywheel damper that absorbs torque functions as well as the shock created when the engine starts and stops.

Also artificial intelligence shift control was used for the first time on a hybrid vehicle.

This system estimates whether the vehicle is traveling uphill or downhill by comparing vehicle speed with accelerator pedal angle.

Depending on the estimation, the transmission selects the appropriate shift range to maintain engine rpm when going up hill or down dale.

The 2010 RX 450h provides three driving modes for varied driving situations and individual desires.

The new ECO mode provides for more efficient driving by monitoring the air conditioning with a modified throttle action. The EV drive mode lets the driver operate the vehicle with only the electric motors in order to reduce noise when driving in quiet areas and limit exhaust emissions in closed quarters such as parking garages.

The sequential shift mode is also available by moving the transmission shifter to the “S” position so the driver can choose any of six speeds

to perform more responsible performance or to add engine braking assistance.

Also of performance and even more economy have been added to the Lexus Rx 450h. What didn’t change was the ever so smooth and quiet ride, the attention to detail, the fit and finish and quality throughout.

The RX 450h five-door SUV retails at $41,660.

Standard equipment includes power steering, fourwheel power assisted ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes, 18-inch wheels, automatic on/off head lamps, vehicle theft-deterrent system with engine immobilizer, daytime running lamps, variable front intermittent wipers, tire pressure monitoring system, nine speaker premium audio system with automatic sound levelizer and in dash single feed six-disc CD changer, automatic dual zone climate control, anti-lock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution with brake assist and vehicle stability control, power tilt and telescopic steering column, height adjustable headrests for all seats, reclining, sliding 40/20/40 split rear seat, steering wheel with audio controls and power door locks and mirrors.

Options, which increased the price to $49,985, included LED head lamps, Mark Levison surround sound system, navigation system, moon roof, heated outside mirrors and power rear door.

Guests are welcome to join the next Fort Bend American Business Women’s Association Dinner Meeting to be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m. at Sugar Creek Country Club. Shelley Nadel, CLTC, will speak on LongTerm Care Planning. R.S.V.P. Hotline 281-319-9995. More information is available at www.abwafortbend.org.

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Fort Bend Lawyers CARE Fort Bend Lawyers CARE offers to all volunteer lawyers four hours of free Continuing Legal Education (including 1 hour of ethics) at The George Library, in the meeting room, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

This Adult Guardianship Ad Litem Certification CLE is free to all licensed attorneys who agree to accept two (2) pro bono cases within the next 24 months. Sponsored by Fort Bend Lawyers Care. Topics include: Interaction with Mentally Disabled Adults, Dealing with Family Issues, Problems and Challenges of an Adult Guardianship, and A View from the Bench. Call 281-239-0015 or email holly@fortbendlawyerscare.org.

Art walk in Town Square Sugar Land Area Artists are sponsoring an Art Walk on Town Square beginning November 7 and ending November 14. The art walk event will exhibit prize winning paintings by local artists from elementary school through professional artists.

Town Square Management will open two locations on Town Square for this event for eight days. Art lovers are encouraged to walk through each location.

The exhibit will open, Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 pm for the public. Most of the art will be available for purchase. The public will be invited to vote for their “People’s Choice” award. That winner will be announced at the end of the exhibit on Nov. 14.

For more information regarding the exhibit contact publicity chairman, Sylvia Morgan, at slsgmorgan2@hotmail.com.

Stafford MSD Education Foundation plans second annual GOBBLE HOBBLE

Get your running or walking shoes out! The Stafford MSD Education Foundation is gearing up for its Second Annual Gobble Hobble 5K Fun Run Walk and Push. The fundraiser is slated for Oct. 31 at the Stafford Municipal School District complex with an 8 a.m. start for the 5K runners. Other participants will step out at 8:30 a.m. Registration has been expanded to encourage students to participate with a lowered fee for Pre-K through 12 graders at $10.

Sponsors for the event, either in-kind goods or a minimum of $125 donation, will have their names printed on the shirts. For more information, to register or to become a sponsor, call 281-261-9219.

Jammin For Jim Fundraiser Sunday November 15th Jog for Jim 1 PM to 3 PM at Eldridge Park in Sugar Land B-B-Q and Auction 5 PM to 8 PM at Knights of Columbus Hall in Sugar Land

Jim Hardzog, a Realtor at Keller Williams Realty, Sugar Land, has been diagnosed with a stage four brain tumor. Jim and his family need your help to defray medical expenses.

For sponsorship and donations please contact: Patsy Stikeleather at (281) 844-1776 or Mike Wong at 713-935-5800 or email JamminForJim@gmail.com Visit www.JamminForJim.com for details.

Legal Notices 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 LEGAL NOTICE REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualification Statements will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST).

Q10-030 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTANT Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualification statements received.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. (CST).

All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

BID 10-031 – WINDOW WASHING OF VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Office of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened.

RFP 10-033 – RECORDS STORAGE SERVICES Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

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

CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on AUGUST 31ST, 2009 by the HONORABLE COUNTY COURT AT LAW 1 of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-CCV-033321 in favor of the Plaintiff - RAINBOW LAWN & GARDEN INC., Plaintiff, for the sum of $56,124.72++++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 2ND, 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) -JAMEEL COOK had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 4402 CREEK POINT LANE, 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

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 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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Legal Notices 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.

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

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: November 3, 2009 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: DEPUTY S. STEELE

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: NOV 3 2009 TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am BY: SGT. M. KUTACH

TROY E. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on 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

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

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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’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

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

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 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

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

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.:

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.: 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 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 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: 0068 WM PETTUS, ACRES 11.4899 MARKET VALUE: $182,430 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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 for Okene Court Subdivision being a replat of Reserve “C” Mission West, Section 3, Pct. 3.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat.

Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing.

You may contact Chris Brenner with South Texas Surveying Assoc. Inc. at 281-556-6918 for information prior to the hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Mission Section 12, Section 14, Section 15 and Grand Mission Estates Section 2, 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

Submitted by, Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk 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 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’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

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 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

OCTOBER 28, 2009 • FORT BEND INDEPENDENT • Page 7

Film Review : Ameila

How can a movie go wrong that stars Hilary Swank and Richard Gere? Let me count the ways. First of all, Director Mira Nair, don’t minimize the audience’s fascination with Amelia Earhart’s prowess as a world-class pilot.

Secondly, don’t emphasize her out-of-cockpit romances with her husband George Putman (Gere) and her lover Gene Vidal (Gore’s daddy).

Swank is also a world-class actress but she only does a workmanlike job as the flamboyant Earhart who is more interested in being a “celebrity than a pilot.” But I wanted action and excitement and I got plodding and boredom.

Swank must have thought

that her portrayal of the famous aviatrix would give her an inside shot at a nomination; so did I until I saw this movie.

If the promoters of this movie would have come to me and said: “hey, Larry H., you’re a movie guy, how ‘bout you kicking in some of that lawyering money so we can make a big budget biography of the great Amelia Earhart starring Hilary Swank?” And since I fancy myself a shrewd financier and as having a good eye for the movies would have readily opened my checkbook (with Monique H’s approval, of course) because that movie proposal could not pos-

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sibly fail! Not so fast Deep Pocket Breath.

I was profoundly disappointed in this flick. I had high hopes for an Oscar caliber movie but instead I got a sophomoric effort to immortalize one of the grand characters of the 20th Century. The story appears to stick to the basic truths that Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in the air (as a passenger) in 1928 and went on to accomplish many aerial feats that made her the darling of Madison Avenue and the international press, but this screenplay lacked passion and depth and the actors could not save this jumbled disarray of unimaginative scenes that evoked little interest. More action please.

I knew things were going awry when an old codger sitting two rows in front of me starting fidgeting nonstop and threw his right arm haphazardly over the chair next to him. Finally, he gave up and left for about five minutes.

I had nothing better to do so I was timing him. When I entered Theatre #16 at AMC Loew’s, the house lights were down so I could not get a good read on the crowd but I estimated about 25 hearty souls. After the movie, I remained in my seat briefly to peruse the crowd as I am wont to do and realized that the majority of the audience was alive in July 1937 when Amelia and Fred Noonan went down in their Lockheed L-10 Electra somewhere over the Pacific near Howland Island.

Actually, the ending is one of the best parts of the movie so don’t give up and quit before the dramatic ending even though I am assuming you know how it ends.

Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 75. Larry H. Email sugarlaw@ larryharrison.com

In the Sugar Land Industrial Park 407 Julie Rivers Drive, Sugar Land 281-242-8100 rjones@jonesattorneys.com www.jonesattorneys.com

On Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., the American Red Cross will host a Disaster Volunteer Meeting for interested individuals or groups who want to get involved in American Red Cross Disaster Services at 2610 BF Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, For more information, contact Caroline Egan at cegan@ghac. org or at 281-342-9480.

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“A Magical Holiday” Shopping Experience Featuring Three Fashion Shows Fashion Show Contributors include Macy’s, JoAnn’s, Jos. A. Bank, Latte Tots & Urban Rendezvous Hair and Makeup Provided by Beauty Indulgence and Sweet & Sassy Fashion Show Catered by Ray’s Grill/Watercress Catering

Friday, November 6th, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, November 7th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Fashion Show tickets are $65 each. General Admission Tickets are $10.

Beginning October 10th, general admission tickets available at Fort Bend County Randalls stores.

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Community news Debut football season for St. Laurence Saints

The FBJSL Board of Directors show they have the “magic” spirit. Standing Left to Right: Robin Alston, Angela Hughes, Jenny Nelson, Toni Burns, Beth-Randall Davis. Seated Left to Right: Sarah Boyd, Laura Fillault, Brigit Engleman, Pam Spencer, Melissa Hayslip and Raquel Smith.

After an impressive pre-season win in their debut game, The St. Laurence Saints took their show to their home field of Strake Jesuit and defended their house with a 34-0 shutout of Northwoods Catholic in their first game of the season on Sept. 11. Tito Ejiogu continues to dominate at running back, contributing two touchdowns on runs of over 40 yards each. The offensive line of Brandon Porth, Jack Skipper, Tucker Kisel, Alec Cooke, and Brian Buckle continue to dominate up front. Defensively, Regis Gosda, Douglas Sauter, and Nathan Hoelker shutdown anything the Knights tried to do. Besides shutting out the Knights of Northwoods, the Saints only allowed two first downs. To begin the second half, Tito took the kick return all the way back for six. Cameron Cousino kicked two extra points on the two touchdowns. Touchdowns were also scored by Chase Bramlett on a 26 yard option run, and Sauter hauled in a screen pass from Bramlett to score on a 54 yard run. Carl Schiro caught the pass in the end zone to score the two-point conversion. Sean Ennis hit Collin Haun on a 28 yard pass to gain a first down on a long 4th down play to continue a drive in the fourth quarter. Ennis had a 45 yard punt to get the Saints out of a field position bind in the third quarter. Above, Saints get their stingy defense ready to make the stop.

FBJSL’s Sugar Plum Market undergoes magical changes Sugar Plum Market has revamped its fashion shows.

Experience the “magical” changes that have taken place at each of the three fashion shows being presented by FBJSL and title sponsor Methodist Sugar Land Hospital this year.

To complement the market’s “A Magical Holiday” theme, nationally acclaimed performer Robert Berry will mystify audiences before each show.

Berry will be accompanied by professional magicians Scott Wells and Karen Lee, who will perform close-up, walk around magic tricks as fashion show guests arrive.

European-trained Executive Chef Soren Pedersen of Ray’s Grill and Watercress Catering will be the man behind the magic of the delicious meals provided at each show.

Macy’s will provide fashions at each of the luncheon shows. The Friday evening show will feature fashions courtesy of local retailers JoAnn’s, Urban Rendezvous, Latte Tots, Jos. A Bank and Wardrobe the Boutique.

Fashion show tickets are

$65 each and include entrance to the market for shopping on both days.

To purchase, contact Catherine Kubala at cwkubala@ comcast.net or call 281-6366272. Market hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre and Convention Center.

General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Fort Bend County Randall’s stores, at the door or online at www.sugarplummarket.com.

Proceeds from this year’s market will benefit Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room, Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, and FBJSL’s Community Assistance Fund.

Dulles High School Band celebrates 50th anniversary

Stephen and Windy Parr, who graduated in 1991 from Dulles High School attended the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Dulles High School Band this past weekend. Alumni from the Class of 1968 through the Class of 2008 were in attendance. With almost no rehearsal, the alumni band marched in step at half time and playing the fight song as if they had been performing together all along. Many stories were shared and enjoyed by those in attendance, covering 50 years of excellence. With the help of a few others, the reunion event was primarily put together by former directors, James Larson, below left, and Bill Duggan, below right, by searching social web sites such as Facebook and JFDullesAlumni.org to locate their former students. The Dulles High School Band has only had five directors in its history: James Gary (deceased) 1968-1976; David Lambert 1976-1982; Bill Duggan 1982-2004; and Joe Pruitt 2004-present. More pictures and video can be seen at the Dulles High School Band Reunion on Facebook.

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