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Contents MAY 2016

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Health & Well-Being {80} Learning About Lupus Know the symptoms and causes.

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Community News {100} BUSINESS BRIEFS Keep up with the local business climate and its leaders. {101} AROUND Community groups and people making the news. {102} CAMPUS Achievements and activities of area schools and students.

Columns {56} ARTS & ANTIQUES BY DR. LORI Kid Collectors know what’s hot and what’s not. {104} Historical Katy Municipal Buildings.

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old town katy market days, third saturdays Old Town Katy Market Days has been steadily growing since it was established in 2001. Each month features local produce, free range eggs, local honey and organic, beef, chicken and lamb all raised locally. Farmers are encouraged to bring extra produce to sell to the community. Market Days is held every third Saturday of each month between 2nd Street and Avenue B. Regular booth space is $30. To book a space, call 281-391-1993.

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National Day of Prayer, May 6 The 65th annual National Day of Prayer is May 5. Plan events for your family, congregation, business, school, and study groups at nationaldayofprayer.org/events/. Attend the community gatherings at noon at Simonton City Hall and at 7 p.m. at Fulshear City Hall, Katy Merrell Center and Wessendorf Park in Richmond. For more information, contact Mary Cook, Fort Bend County Coordinator National Day of Prayer, at 832-651-7771 or maryhuntcook@comcast.net.

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May Events at Children’s Museum of Houston Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo – May 5-11, all day. On May 5,1862, Mexico defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla. Today, the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Join the fiesta as the museum celebrates this event through fun, hands-on activities and performances. Play It Safe Wonderweek – May 12 -18, all day. From watching cartoons on TV to making s’mores around a campfire, it’s fun to play around, but safety first! Get charged and fired up to expand your electrical and fire safety smarts. Learn how electricity works, how fires can spread, and how to be safe with tons of charged activities designed to make your safety skills spark. Let Freedom Ring Wonderweek – May 19 – 25, all day. Honor the courageous heroes who have contributed to making America the land of the free and the home of the brave. Salute the stars and stripes and get ready to paint the town red, white and blue. Agents Under Cover Wonderweek – May 26-June 8, all day. Unlock the fun and put your agent skills to the test with all sorts of espionage-themed activities. Kids 8 and up, don’t forget to enlist at S.E.C.R.E.T. headquarters to help thwart the dastardly plans of R.I.V.AL.— a villainous league dedicated to hijacking the museum’s secrets. For more information or a full schedule, visit cmhouston.org.

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Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear, presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs, and special programs for people of all ages each month. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library at 281-633-4675. Special events in May are as follows: Summer Reading Clubs For Youth, May 30-Aug.27 – Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the summer. They are free and open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or online at fortbend.lib.tx.us by clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up” image, available on May 30. When the form has been completed, readers will then have their own online page on which to record their books or reading time. Fulshear Book Club – Monday, May 16, noon. The book to be discussed is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, written by Betty Smith. Fulshear Night Readers Guild – Monday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. The book to be discussed is Orphan Train, written by Christina Baker Kline. Toddler Time – Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. – Caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.Toddler Time will take place on May 3 ONLY. Story Time – Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. – Stories, movies, and age-appropriate craft activities for children 3 to 6 years of age. Story Time will take place on May 4 ONLY. After-School Breaks – The After-School Break will not take place in May.

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Toyota Texas Bass Classic, May 20-22 The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC)has announced that it is now part of Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL, a three-day festival of events to be held May 20-22 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. In addition to celebrating the 10-year anniversary of TTBC, Toyota Texas Fest will enable the event to further its mission to help broaden the audience reach and ultimately increase the awareness and funding for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL will include concerts, an outdoor festival and fun activities for all ages. “We are very excited to introduce the Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL. For 10 years, TTBC has been proud to support the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. We look forward to continuing this tradition through Toyota Texas Fest," said Katie Scallan, executive director of the Texas Bass Classic Foundation. Fans can expect a fun and exciting event that will offer live concerts from top country music artists, an outdoor consumer expo, the TPWD Outdoor Adventure Area, a Kids Zone and the 10th anniversary celebration of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic – the championship of professional bass fishing. All activities will be held at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, but the championship fishing will take place on Lake Ray Roberts near Denton. Since TTBC’s inception over nine years ago, the partnership between TTBC and TPWD has helped raise awareness for TPWD’s conservation efforts and helped raise funding for youth and urban outreach programs. To date, TTBC has donated $2.25 million to the TPWD and will continue its support in 2016. Visit ToyotaTexasFest.com or call 1-866-907-0143 for additional information.

Children of the World’s International Children’s Choir, May 8 St. Peter’s United Methodist Church will host Children of the World’s International Children’s Choir in concert on Sunday, May 8, at 6 p.m., in the Sanctuary, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. In impoverished communities around the globe, millions of children are suffering every day from the effects of dirty water, malnutrition, hunger and despair – children waiting to be rescued. The International Children’s Choir is made up of disadvantaged and orphaned children from several countries. Through their powerful songs, dances, spoken word and creative media they provide a compelling message of hope and opportunity through this year’s Rescue Tour. The concert at St. Peter’s is free to the public. For additional information and to get involved, visit worldhelp.net/cotw.

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joB transition workshop at living word lutheran ChurCh, may 15 Living Word Lutheran Church is hosting a Job Transition Workshop designed to offer support for a concern that hits way too close to home for many in the community. This event will feature a group of professionals who will speak to resources in the areas of emotional, spiritual, financial and employment support during a job transition. The workshop will include information about how to best approach the job search, but will not include actual job postings. All who have lost a job, who may lose a job or who may want to help someone through a job transition are invited to attend this event. It will take place on the Living Word campus in the Life Center from 11 a.m. till 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. Childcare will be provided. Attendees are asked to RSVP at tinyurl.com/zlq6ld4. For more information, visit livingwordkaty.org or call 281-3922300.

inhouston katy premier Business proFessional network mixer, may 17 InHouston Katy Premier Business Professional Network Mixers are held the third Tuesday of the month from 4-7 p.m. at Texas Borders Bar & Grill, 20940 Katy Fwy, Ste H. A large number of business owners, investors, realtors, executives, marketing professionals, individuals and others attend the event for business professional mixing and social networking. Donate a door prize and promote your business. The event is complimentary and there are free chips/salsa and drink specials offered to those who attend. For more information, call Newell Cheatheam 281-3923034 or visit tinyurl.com/jz6ssfr.

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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Katy relocated to a new home on March 21. Among the multispecialists welcoming new patients are (L – R): Matthew Isom, D.O., F.A.C.O.G, OB/GYN; Felicia Jordan, M.D., F.A.C.P., Internal Medicine; Justo Montalvo, M.D., Pulmonary Medicine/Sleep Medicine; Kara Carter, M.D., Pediatrics; Rahim Haikal, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., Family Medicine; Roula Sabbagh, M.D., Pediatrics; and Jonathan Aliota, M.D., Cardiology.

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Inhouston-katy professIonal premIer busIness network mIxer, second tuesday InHouston-Katy Professional Premier Business Network mixers are held the second Tuesday of the month from 4-7 p.m. at Trios Latin Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd. A large number of business owners, investors, realtors, executives, marketing professionals, individuals and others attend this event for business professional mixing and social networking. The event is free, and there are drink specials. For more information, call 281-392-3034.

cInco ranch branch lIbrary, may proGrams Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs, and special programs for people of all ages each month. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311. Special events in May are as follows: “Classical & Folk Dances of India” – Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. Enjoy a demonstration of classical dances of India performed in spectacular costumes by the senior students of Sunanda’s Performing Arts Center, led by founder and director Sunanda Nair. Influenced by temple traditions and the rich mythological tales of the Hindus, the artistic dance forms of India have captured global attention in cultural vistas around the world. The performance will visually portray episodes from Indian mythology. “Outdoor Fun 101” – Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jennifer Boley, with NEO (Nature & Eclectic Outdoors), will provide an introduction to camping, including basics such as selecting a campsite and pitching a tent. Learn about safety measures and basic gear necessary for camping, hiking, and backpacking. Boley will also talk about basic native-wildlife information and identification, and how to protect one’s feet with proper footwear. Summer Reading Clubs For Youth, May 30-Aug.27 – Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the summer. They are free and open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Katy-Fulshear Lifestyles & Homes | May 2016 |

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texas chIldren’s hospItal west campus typhoon texas trIathlon, may 22 To kick off the highly-anticipated opening of the Typhoon Texas Waterpark, the inaugural Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Typhoon Texas Triathlon will take place on Sunday, May 22. The event will be held at the waterpark the weekend before it opens to the general public. Children ages 6-17 are welcome to participate. The course will begin with a lazy river swim at Typhoon Texas, followed by a bike ride and run around the Katy Mills Mall park-

ing lot, all leading back to the finish line at Typhoon Texas. Short course (ages 6-10) includes a 100meter lazy river swim, a 2-mile out and back bike and a 1-mile loop run. Long course (ages 11-17) includes a 200-meter lazy river swim, a 4-mile out and back bike and a 2mile loop run. The triathlon begins at 7 a.m. and spectators are invited to watch the race from all areas. Following the race and awards ceremony, participants, friends and family have the opportunity to enjoy the waterpark for the afternoon. Visit athletepath.com/typhoon-texas-kidstri/2016-05-29 to register (deadline May 21) or visit eventbrite.com/e/2016-typhoon-texaskids-triathlon-volunteers-tickets19238408598 to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

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Mad Hatter Days

Mad Hatter Days The City of Fulshear Parks and Recreation Commission hosted the "Mad Hatter Days of April" festival on April 2 at the City Hall. This was a pooch and owner judged hat competition. In addition, the family-friendly festival featured Parks Commission Texas native flower seed packet giveaways, a native bird art photography exhibit by local award-winning photographer Kevin Malo, exquisite henna and face-painting by Hema and fun scavenger hunt for children with hidden

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prizes. Also included was a fun inflatable slide for children, engaging nature exhibits from Texas Master Naturalists, Truck on the Bayou food truck, Anna's Gourmet Greek food truck, one-of-a-kind bird houses and bird feeders, CenterPoint Energy giveaways and tree education. 1) Laurie and Addison Szantay with Tajana 2) Bill Titterington and Dawn Kerr with Warden 4) Susan Archer, Ella Banks, Erma Bridge and Laurie Szantay 3) Tricia Krenek with Bella

5) D. Offord, City Secretary 6) Arabell Cox, Janet Bartek, Lilly Cox and Shadow 7) Anna, Marina and Vasilis Zafiris 8) Judge Maggie Jaramillo and grandson 9) First-prize winner was Janet Bartek and granddaughter 10) Second-prize winner was Jaclyn Ritter and the three-legged dog Shiloh. (Photography coverage of the contestants was generously donated by Kay's Kustom Photography in Fulshear)

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 8th Annual Fulshear St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration hosted by the City of Fulshear and the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce was held on March 12 in Downtown Fulshear. This year’s celebration featured Houston’s premier Irish band, the GODFREY’S RANGERS! In addition, the McTeggart Irish Dancers also performed. The event included authentic Irish music, a flyover by the “Texas V-Tails”, a parade, children’s activities, shopping, and food. 1) Brandon Bolin and his daughter Kennedi Bolin 2) Caeleigh Bolin and Kennedi Bolin 3) Tori Nehls (daughter of Sheriff Troy Nehls) 4) City of Fulshear City Council, Tricia Krenek 5) Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, Don McCoy and Amy Norvell 6) Don McCoy and Amy Norvell with the Easter Bunny Cheryl Stalinsky and the MacLeod Pipers 7) James, Gracie, Joy Murdoch

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Katy Chamber Gala Correction: Please excuse my error in the April issue. Corrected information from the Katy Chamber Gala: 1) Susan and Jeff Smith 2) Stan and Patsy Stanley 3) Stacey and Mennen Gallas

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1) Wine tasting with Ray Coursen, Winemaker and wwner of Elise Winery in Napa Valley and Falcon Point Vintner Committee. (L-R): David Kulakofsky, Wendy Pocknall, Ray Coursen, Linda Riehl, Marc Rieke. Katy ladies love the Sweet Potato Queens and were delighted to meet the author and Queen, Jill Conner Browne at the opening of the Sweet Potato Queens at the Hobby Center. 2) Lori Gunn, Jill Conner Browne, Amy Richards, Debbie Barker 3) Jill Conner Browne and Amy Richards 4) Olivia Durr, Jill Conner Browne and Ann Hodgel

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hen Jaguar’s XF first made its debut in 2007, it ushered in a dramatically new design aesthetic for the British car maker. Everything about the XF was thoroughly modern — ready to take on the new century in style. Now, nine years later, the XF is all new again and poised to pounce like the predatory cat for which it is named. You have to look close, but it is indeed all new. “A few screws are all that we kept,” says Mike Bradley, senior launch manager. No sheet metal is shared; in fact, a lot of aluminum replaces a lot of steel. Take a walk around and you’ll notice a different nose and more upright glass, along with LED headlights to give this mid-size sedan some more dazzle. It does have an aggressive, catlike

stance, befitting of its lineage. Everything but the doors, trunklid, and rear floorpan are made of aluminum, and as Bradley pointed out, they retained what little steel there was to help with weight distribution. Lest you worry about safety, they did strategically place some steel inserts to bolster rigidity and crashworthiness. In all, the XF is about 75 percent aluminum and roughly 28 percent more rigid than before. Driving the XF offers a dynamic experience that is everything you would expect, and maybe more. The XF is powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 mated to an eightspeed automatic, yielding 340 horsepower and a solid 332 lb.-ft. of torque. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is optional. You get a nice growl from the engine without the whine of

the supercharger, meaning interior noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) are kept to a minimum. Shifting is quick and smooth and hits 0-60 mph in just under five seconds. The electric power steering feels lively and points the car with laser-like precision. The XF rides on a mostly aluminum independent rear suspension and a double wishbone up front. This translates into a well-balanced ride that feels tight, smooth and well balanced. Enthusiasts can opt for the XF-S, which offers the same turbocharged engine but with 40 more horses. All that supercharged power juxtaposed with the lightweight aluminum design, means the XF gets up to 20 mpg in the city and up to 30 on the highway. Inside, this Jag is a luxurious and elegant space without the opulence. Perhaps its most notable feature is the gear selector dial, which takes some getting used to but also makes a great conversation piece. A decentsized center touch screen allows access to phone, navigation and audio functions, while actual knobs located just below allow operation of the climate control system. The leather seats offer a good deal of support, and as the car speeds up, it seems the cabin shrinks down and hugs itself around you. Starting at about $52K and ranging into the mid $60s, the XF is a worthy challenger to its German counterparts.

Cadillac CTS | Starting price: mid $40s

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is a more agile, better performing vehicle. Fortunately for Cadillac customers, that performance comes in a variety of options. The base model starts with a 268-horsepower, turbo-charged four cylinder mated to

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Success of Momma Made It cookies a delicious achievement

Jessica with her mother, Lisa McDowell of North Carolina, selling cookies at the Real Craftwives of Katy Expo in March. | Momma Made It customers can select two flavors per dozen cookies ordered. Flavors include oatmeal chocolate chip, s’more, chocolate caramel and oatmeal raisin. | A dozen of fresh baked cookies are packed in cute boxes.

By Judy Latta hat delightful aroma wafting from Jessica Ringley’s kitchen is the sweet smell of success. Jessica runs her family business, Momma Made It cookies, out of her home in the idyllic community of Firethorne. She is in charge of production, baking scrumptious cookies and packaging them. Her husband, Chad, is responsible for logistics; he engineers production improvements and delivers the tasty parcels around the community after work and on weekends, usually in an electric golf cart referred to as the cookie cart. According to Jessica, “The general philosophy behind the business is that modern moms are so busy that they don’t always have time to make something for their chil-

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dren’s school party, the bake sale or a friend's baby shower, but they also don’t want to just pick up something pre-made. Momma Made It allows our customers to have something homemade with the convenience of something pre-made, but maybe even more so since it is delivered to their door.” Launching Momma Made It Jessica started her business a few months ago with a Facebook page adorned with pictures of her cookies. Prior to launching Momma Made It, she had been a stay-at-home mom since the birth of the couple’s five-year-old twins, Brady and Chloe, following her corporate career as

an executive assistant at a financial company. Her expertise as a cookie baker was years in the making, but, for Jessica, the idea of turning pastime into profit had only recently materialized. “Before I started the business I had an annual tradition of baking a lot during the holidays for friends, neighbors and my husband’s coworkers,” she says. “I would fill Christmas tins with homemade cookies for my husband to distribute at work as gifts, and we also would pass them out to family, friends and neighbors. I had just finished that busy season of holiday baking, and I always got such positive feedback on the cookies, that it occurred to me that maybe I could bake cookies to sell.”

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Business Suits a Family Lifestyle Jessica delights in the fact that Momma Made It truly is a family run business. In addition to delivering cookies, Chad contributes to the enterprise in other ways such as by inventing processes to make production more efficient.

Oatmeal chocolate chip is Jessica’s signature cookie.

Chad delivers cookies free of charge to the Firethorne, Tamarron and Cross Creek Ranch neighborhoods in an electric golf cart known around the area as the cookie cart. Melissa slack, My sweet Melissa PhotograPhy

This past January, Jessica launched Momma Made It with her signature cookie, oatmeal chocolate chip. “This recipe is a classic that has been in my family for more than 30 years,” she says. “I grew up eating those cookies, and I have been baking them for years for my own children.” She offered a promotion to get people to try them, and from there, her business erupted. “People wanted me to try to add more, so I did some experimenting and came up with our s’mores recipe, which is now our most popular flavor,” she says. Before long, she also added chocolate caramel and oatmeal raisin cookies to the assortment. She charges $10 for one dozen cookies and $18 for two dozen, and customers can pick two flavors per dozen. For holidays, she offers special festive packaging for a slightly higher price, depending on what type of materials she uses. These limited holiday bundles are reserved through Facebook on a first-come, first-served basis. Only months into this venture, Jessica’s enterprise is growing by leaps and bounds. To market her business, she runs contests, promotions and advertisements on her Facebook page, offers a customer reward program, and attends craft shows and other events to sell her delicious confections. Most of her customers, however, still come from referrals. “The amazing thing about cookies,” she says, “is that they are something that people want to share – with their families, friends, neighbors, children’s teachers and others.” Those recipients often become Momma Made It customers themselves. In the short time Jessica has been in business, she has developed a loyal customer base – some would call it a fan base – and her customers reward her with referrals and positive reviews. On the Momma Made It Facebook page, her cookies are repeatedly described as being “delicious” and “amazing.” Jessica says, “When I started the business I thought I would sell a few cookies to some neighbors. I never imagined it would grow as quickly as it has. In some ways it has taken on a life of its own.” At this point, about 90 percent of her customers are within her delivery zone, the Firethorne, Tamarron and Cross Creek Ranch neighborhoods, all of which qualify for free delivery via the cookie cart. As word about Momma Made It continues to spread, however, she has gotten an increasing number of customers from other areas. Those who order from Momma Made It who don’t live in the delivery zone can make arrangements to pick up their cookies.

Individually wrapped Momma Made It cookies sell at special events for $1 each.

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baking and her business background, and For instance, he devised a system triggering contribute to the family income, while still the lights in the house to blink when the staying home to care for the twins. “My oven timer goes off to alert Jessica when children are getting older and more indeher cookies are finished baking if she is not pendent, and I am getting ready to register in the kitchen. Sometimes Brady and Chloe them for kindergarten,” also pitch in to help. In particular, Brady enjoys “The amazing thing about she says. “I was wondering about what I’d like to accompanying Chad on cookies is that they are do once they went to the cookie cart. “Brady school full-time. I knew likes to hold the change something that people I’d like to be able to be purse, and he loves to want to share.” there for them, and keep ring doorbells. He is – Jessica Ringley up with all of their activsuper friendly and loves ities and be active in to interact with our custheir school life. I feel that baking cookies is tomers,” Jessica says with a smile. Chloe, a way for me to keep active, contribute to on the other hand, who also wants to be a my family from a financial perspective, but baker when she grows up, contributes by also have the flexibility to be very present taking a small amount of the dough and with what was going on with the children,” baking cookies in her easy bake oven for Jessica explains. the family to enjoy. *** Jessica also appreciates that this venTo order Momma Made It cookies, visit ture gives her family the perfect work-life Facebook.com/mommamadeitcookies or email balance, allowing her to employ her ingemommamadeit84@gmail.com.l nuity and drive, capitalize on her love of

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Springtime Kicks off Hibiscus Show Season Dramatic tropical flower will be featured at Sugar Land event

A kaleidoscope of blooms plucked from Gloria Mikulenka’s hibiscus collection.

By Judy Latta Photos by Pat Merritt and Linda Anderson

pring is upon us, and as warm weather blossoms begin to burst, few are as stunning and impressive as the eye-catching exotic hibiscus. Also known as “the Queen of the Tropics,” hibiscus colors range from snowy white to yellow, orange, peach, pink, red, purple, lavender, blue and brown. Hybrid varieties include all sorts of color blends and multicolor combinations. With massive vibrant blooms set against dark green foliage on sizeable shrubs, these flowers are a striking element of any southern garden.

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Show and Sale Event Whether you are an enthusiast of the beautiful hibiscus or just a casual gardener, be sure to check out the Lone Star Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society’s (AHS) annual show and sale event coming up on Saturday, May 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sugar Land, located at 702 Burney Road. The show will open in the morning to competitors and AHS members with competitions among four categories of exhibitors: Amateur, Collector, Open

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Annual Show & Sale Open to Public 1:00-4:00 p.m. Free Admission

Saturday, May 7 Knights of Columbus Hall 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land

There will be between 200-300 different bloom varieties on display at this year’s show.

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Gloria Mikulenka shows off a few of her early spring blooms in one of her greenhouses.

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“My first question upon seeing all of the magnificent exotic blooms was ‘Are they real?’ ” - Gloria Mikulenka

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Collector and Commercial. Exhibitors will enter single, double or miniature hibiscus blooms to be inspected by a panel of judges, who will evaluate as many as 500 blooms based on their form, size, color, substance and condition. There will also be a competition for seedlings. Judges will award gold seal prizes, as well as blue and red ribbon awards. After the initial awards are given, the gold seal blooms will be grouped according to class for final judging for head table honors, the highest distinction at the show. The facility will then open free to the public from 1-4 p.m., when patrons are invited to come and view the competition blooms and purchase plants. According to Ottmar Schimek, President of the Lone Star Chapter of AHS, this is an event you’ll want to see. “If you miss our show, you miss the convenience of buying quality plants that cannot be found in local nurseries. You will also miss the opportunity to meet with experienced growers to ask fertilization, insect control, or any other hibiscus question that you may have. We will have 200 to 300 different bloom varieties on display.” A Wide Range of Exhibitors Will Show Many Variations of the Flower Exhibitors will come from all over the area and beyond, some with a wealth of experience growing hibiscus plants and some new to the hobby. Retired teacher Gloria Mikulenka, second vice president of the Lone Star chapter, will be an open collector exhibitor and a judge for the show. She currently grows around 450 different varieties of exotic hibiscus, along with many common garden varieties. “I have mostly singles, but also have many doubles and minis,” which are blooms under five inches, she explains. “I have all colors, but really love the blues, browns and especially the multi-colored.” In 2015, her plants earned 10 head table awards. Gloria, who now has three backyard greenhouses full of hibiscus shrubs and seedlings, and is often seen wearing clothing with

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hibiscus prints and a silver necklace in the shape of the flower she loves, got her start at an American Hibiscus Society event. “I attended a Lone Star Hibiscus show in Sugar Land with my daughter about seven years ago. I couldn’t believe my eyes,” she says. “My first question upon seeing all of the magnificent exotic blooms was ‘Are they real?’ I laugh now because I hear that same question from all of the newcomers at our shows.” She ended up buying several plants at that show and became obsessed. Cindy Wilson, the Lone Star chapter secretary, will also both exhibit and judge the show. She hasn’t been around the show circuit as long as some of the other society members, but she is no less devoted. “A friend took me to a hibiscus show five years ago. I saw all of the incredible blooms on display and I was hooked. I started buying plants that day and at one time had over 1,500 varieties in my collection,” she explains. “With the youngest of my four children graduating from Cy-Fair High School and heading to Rice University in the fall, I have downsized my house, yard and hibiscus collection. I currently have approximately 75 different varieties.” In addition to the actual growing, Cindy enjoys the frantic pace of planning and participating with the show. “We begin picking blooms two to three days before the show and food becomes unnecessary as our refrigerators fill up with boxes of blooms that we hope will be winners,” she says. The day of the event, “We gently open the blooms that are completely ready to open and place semi-closed blooms outside in the sun while we pray to the hibiscus gods that they will open. If you arrive early you will see exhibitors rushing outside every few minutes, trying to wait for the perfect moment to bring their bloom inside for judging.” According

The hibiscus bloom is beautiful to display. At the show you can meet experienced growers to answer your questions on fertilization, insect control, and more.

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Pat Merritt's Tips for Growing Healthy Hibiscus in Houston Feeding: Tropical Hibiscus are heavy feeders. Fertilize at least every two weeks with a fertilizer labeled for hibiscus. This will be one with an N-P-K formula of 2-1-2, such as 2010-20 or 18-10-28. N-P-K = NitrogenPhosphorous-Potassium. Hibiscus like more nitrogen and potassium (potash) than phosphorous. Keep the middle number of your fertilizer low. Space City water-soluble hibiscus fertilizer, 18-10-28, makes an excellent foliar spray for tropical hibiscus. Mix organics such as fish emulsion with water-soluble hibiscus fertilizer. Apply Epsom salts at a rate of one tablespoon per gallon once a month for more abundant blooms. Epsom salts may be sprinkled on top of the soil in pots or inground plants and watered in, or mixed with water or fertilizer and applied once each month. Pruning: Tropical hibiscus are tropical evergreens. As such, they do not HAVE to be pruned. However, hibiscus bloom on new growth. Pruning causes branching, and branching means new growth. Prune hibiscus to shape and to suit yourself. It takes from 60 to 90 days for a pruned hibiscus to begin blooming again on the pruned branches. Some growers will prune their hibiscus plants in three stages: one-third of the branches at one time, then another third a month later, with the final one-third pruned a month after that. When pruning, make each cut just above an outward and upwardfacing eye, which is where a leaf is growing or will grow. This causes new growth to be directed up and away from the interior of the plant. Make sure pruning is done at a time of year when the new growth it stimulates will not be affected by freezes. In the

Houston area, this means pruning can begin about mid-February. Root Pruning: Potted hibiscus plants will benefit from root-pruning about every second or third growing season. Remove the plant from the pot and scrape off the outside oneinch of soil from the sides and bottom. The plant may be returned to the same pot with fresh potting mixture, or moved up one pot size. Repotting: When repotting hibiscus, it is better to move them up only one pot size at a time. Placing a onegallon hibiscus into a five-gallon pot may produce a plant that spends a long time growing new roots instead of blooming. Mulching: Mulching potted hibiscus plants will aid in retaining moisture and discouraging weeds. Using a product such as Cedarcide’s shredded cedar mulch will help keep snail and slug populations under control. Staking: Stake tall plants to prevent wind damage to roots. Spent Blooms and Leaves: Picking and disposing of spent blooms will cut down on fungus from soggy blossoms falling on leaves and into the pots. Keeping spent blooms plucked will not necessarily cause more blooming. It’s just good plant hygiene. Hibiscus get yellow leaves for a living. If new, green leaves are pushing out, don’t worry about a few yellow leaves. Yellow leaves will not green up again. If they bother you, pluck them off. Share your blooms. They can bring great joy to those unable to grow and care for their own plants. Hibiscus pollen is not airborne, so it’s very unlikely that even highly allergyprone people will be affected by it.

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This hibiscus, purchased at the show, produced these beautiful triplets one summer morning.

to Cindy, the highlight of the show occurs when the winning blooms are placed on the head table, and the public is admitted to view the winners and to shop for flowers to take home. A more experienced exhibitor and member of the Lone Star chapter, Pat Merritt, has been growing hibiscus for more than 30 years. Her late husband, Roz, was an award winning hybridizer. Hybridizing is the process of cross-breeding flowers to create new variety seedlings that grow into flowers with unique color combinations and patterns. Over the years, Pat has grown more than a thousand different varieties of hibiscus in her garden and has earned many awards for her plants. In addition to growing hibiscus, Pat also photographs the flowers and she, along with the late Barry Schleuter, one of the foremost hibiscus hybridizers in the country, revised the The Tropical Hibiscus Handbook, a comprehensive guide on caring for the plant. She is also a contributor to YourHoustonGarden.com, which offers practical advice and information from local experts on gardening in this area. For more information on the Lone Star Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society or the Hibiscus Show and Sale event, visit lonestarahs.org. l

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Dr. Lori’s Kid Collectors Young people know what’s hot and what’s not

t my public antiques appraisal events held at venues nationwide, many of my audience members are kids. Some of these kids remind me of my childhood. I was a kid who spent many a weekend touring local flea markets and yard sales with my Dad. He liked to look for old tools and military objects and he taught me about them. But the kids that come to my events collect all types of objects from fine art to movie memorabilia and more. Young people are very keen collectors. They know what’s hot and what’s not. They learn to become good negotiators, they know how to spot a bargain, and they know how to use their technology skills to sell and trade online. I often feature kids and their collections on my antiques appraisal tour. They share their knowledge of a collectible category and talk about diverse collections ranging from Star Wars toys to vintage pottery. Meet a few of the kids that follow me and are at the core of my Kid Collectors programs: During the early years of my tour, I met Carly, age 5, who came to my event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Accompanied by her mother and older sister, she brought a medal that she found in her grandpa’s button jar. What Carly had found was a Native American peace medal that Lewis and Clark gave to the Indians during their expedi-

One of the children from Dr. Lori’s Kid Collectors program.

tion under the auspices of the Jefferson administration. My evaluation of her valuable piece of Western history was the impetus for a childhood filled with the joy of collecting. Carly returned to my program years later to show me a Frederic Remington sculpture of a busting bronco that she bought at an auction, which she added to her growing western art collection. Six-year-old Asaya from Virginia Beach, Virginia, bought an autographed poster of Pete Rose from a thrift store. Asaya loves baseball and although he was unfamiliar with the former Cincinnati Reds slugger, Asaya liked the piece so much

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that it started him on his way as an autograph collector. He even asked for my autograph to add to his collection. I met Ethan, age 11, at my show in Baltimore, Maryland. He told me that he and his older brother collect “unusual objects” from flea markets and thrift stores, explaining, “If there is something that I have never seen before, I buy it and then search online to see if I can find something similar. It’s like solving a mystery.” I thought that was great for creative learning and as a fine collecting method. Ethan brought me a Medieval revival, base-metal relief sculpture of an equestrian from the 1870s worth $500.

The architectural object was interesting and unusual. Emily, age 12, brought a painting by a well-known regional artist to my appraisal event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we became fast friends. I asked Emily why she collected paintings, and she commented quite intelligently and enthusiastically about the composition, brushwork, execution and formalist properties of the painting like a true art historian. I was so impressed with her command of the field’s vocabulary and knowledge that I asked how long she had been collecting. She replied that she studies art in school and has been collecting for a few years. When she is not helping out around the farm, Emily adds to her growing art collection with some pretty valuable pieces.l

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eil and Kris Thomas have called Houston home for a long time. Married in 1984 after meeting in law school (he is a partner practicing public law at Norton Rose Fulbright, she is a lawyer employed by the federal judiciary), their first home together was an apartment. After that, they owned homes in the Heights and Candlelight Plaza before finding their current lot in Southgate in 2001. Back then, however, the house on the lot was completely different. The Thomases lived in and remodeled the original 1,700square-foot house over the ensuing 10 years, adding on a 700-square-foot twoâ&#x20AC;?story addition to the back of the house. Then disaster happened: severe drought caused the pier and beam foundation of the original house to separate from the slab foundation of the two-story addition, which pulled the walls apart. Though they considered all their options, they rebuilt on the same lot because they love the neighbors up and down their street, as well as the neighborhood and the location near Rice University, Rice Village, the Museum

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District, Hermann Park Golf Course and downtown. So the couple decided to tear down the house in December 2011, and for the next two years, they lived in a rented house nearby while they built a new house. Finding an architect was easy. Neil said, “We knew we wanted Walter Murphy to be our architect because of his body of work and because we have been friends for many years – we used to drive to Santa Fe, New Mexico for skiing trips at Christmas time.” Kris added, “We also knew we could not be trusted to achieve a coherent look for walls, furnishings and finishes on our own, so Walter suggested we meet with Marlys Tokerud. We loved everything Marlys and her associate, Courtney Blair, suggested.” The couple instructed the architect and designer to help them achieve a finished home that would be comfortable to live in, easy to care for and provide a good space for their books, parties and business-related events. Additionally, Neil wanted a study; Kris wanted a garden; and both wanted four bedrooms. For the aesthetic, they opted to fuse modern with traditional. The new home provides all of those details along with a strong connec-

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THESE PAGES: The kitchen window frames the fig tree saved from demolition. Cabinets by WoodMode Brookhaven Cabinets. | A modern powder room offers a glimpse of the outdoors. Window by Milgard Windows. Plumbing fixtures and hardware by Elegant Additions. Paintings by Greg Skol are "Juniper Ridge" above; "Still Water Morning" below. | The definition of interior and exterior are blurred and reflected in the stained concrete floors. Floor by Dungan Miller Design, Ltd. | Small upper windows modulate west afternoon light over the fireplace. Oceanic Bluestone fireplace surround from Thorntree. Painting above fireplace is "Sandia from Golden" by Ted Larsen| Hans Wegner wishbone chairs from Kuhl-Linscomb surround the custom 4' X 9' dining table made of reclaimed pine designed by Marlys Tokerud and built by Rick Hauser and David Miller. The painting is "Western Tanager" by Matt Mitchell. The cabinet on the left gives a glimpse through to the living room.

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tion to the outdoors, which enhances the Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests in entertaining, gardening and music. The face brick and stucco on the front took their cues from the nearby houses and Rice University to keep this more contemporary structure in context with the older neighborhood. The orientation of the home on the narrow deep lot allows the back yard to be graced by prevailing breezes and be shaded by the two-story wing in the afternoon. The single-story brick wing, with its roof deck and trellis, separates the public from private outdoor spaces. Rock salt textured concrete exterior paving connects with grass pavers to accommodate guest parking off the narrow neighborhood street, which makes for easier entertaining. Guests are directed to the front door by the subtle geometry reflected in the auto court and entry that continues into the

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Concrete stepping stones float in the pool water linking the interiors to the garden outside.

THESE PAGES: A long narrow reflecting pool and fountain add drama to this outdoor space. | The master tub deck transforms into a bench seat for the shower. Plumbing fixtures and hardware by Elegant Additions. | The view south from the roof deck shows off the private garden below. | A steel trellis casts morning shadows on the stained concrete floor. | Glass sliding doors bring definition to the outdoor living spaces.

garden and long, tapering reflecting pool. A fountain produces soothing background noise. Concrete stepping stones float in the pool water linking the interiors to the garden outside. According to award-winning architect Murphy, several notable design features provide uniqueness and drama to the home, and also gained the home distinction on the 2015 AIA Houston Home Tour: •Multiple axes in the floor plan form a procession through the long narrow site and home, providing points of inter-connectivity among the varied spaces. •To save space, the living room serves as a library accommodating the Thomas’ primary book collection and as a music room with the piano framed by a large bay window. •The bay window looks east to large raised Corten steel planter boxes. Three gal-

vanized steel trellis structures cantilever off the east facade, modulating sunlight at key openings. A fourth trellis shades the terrace space facing south into the garden and frames the view from the study. •A large free-standing cabinet defines the living room from the dining room but provides a framed view to both. This passthrough counter is lined with black mill finish steel plate complete with handwritten marks from the factory still intact. •A stucco wall structure forms a “summer kitchen” space located on the east property line opposite the covered outdoor dining space and the kitchen. The stucco walls morph into an outdoor shower enclosure open to the sky. Energy efficiency was a consideration, too, in the concept of this home’s design. For example, glass is kept to a minimum on the west façade, and covering the back Katy-Fulshear Lifestyles & Homes | May 2016 |

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portion of the main wing of the house is a fiber as they freely move from inside to out during the day. Access to the garden cement horizontal rain screen on furring strips To accommodate their activity, a stained concrete floor is a step outside the kitchen and across that provides ventilation through the skin. proved to be a smart choice. It works well for the reflection pool. Additionally, Galvalume finish steel roof panels entertaining, too. reflect a large portion of the sunlight. The master suite and bath provide comfort, luxury The Thomases say the result of their original vision is better and a distinctive aesthetic. A large picture window and highthan anything they ever imagined and that every space in the placed windows on the walls of the bathroom, bedroom and house is constantly used. Kris said, “We have events at our home closets offer interesting views and lighting effects — one creates fairly often and the entire downstairs flows easily between the a rainbow prism in the shower. They also enjoy their own sepabackyard patio and the dining room and living room, especially rate lavatories in the master bath so they don’t get in each other’s since visually the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring the way every morning. outside in and vice versa.” And what is remarkable about their As for favorite spaces inside, Kris loves her closet. She said, “I kitchen? This couple who cooks together said they love having insisted on extra lights in the ceiling, so I can easily see my clothes drawers deep enough to store pots and pans. The kitchen also when dressing, plus it is a nice large space.” Neil’s favorite is his provides quick access to the outdoor dining and food garden. study simply because it is where he has a whole room entirely to Kris said, “Neil and I both like to garden, so Alisa Dawson himself. And their kids? The couple says that since their kids made four large raised beds for us. They are made of steel so are grown and live away from home, they like the dining room they would rust and develop a nice patina. Alisa landscaped the because they get to eat there when they visit. backyard with a large rectangle full of Muhly grass that turns The Thomas’ new home, though borne from a natural disaster, pink in October and waves in the wind, which is an effect we now more effortlessly fulfills the needs and desires of their just love.” The couple has two Arbequina Olive trees that produce lifestyle in a way the previous home did not. And with a little olives. Additionally, because they have two dogs, they made sure insight and vision, paired with a lot of effort by a team of proto include a large rectangle of grass for their use. fessionals, the couple was able to stay on the lot they love, in the The dogs were a consideration in the floor plan downstairs neighborhood they love in a brand new home that they love. l

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By Mara Soloway ur innate sensibilities tell us when the visual beauty of our interior settings needs improvement. Look around at yours. Are they ready for all the changes that the warm seasons bring – longer days with lots of activities, visitors from far and near, and the sensations of beauty, growth and new life? Here are some ideas for changes large and small that you can make to bring beauty and new life to your interiors.

Replace an outdated sofa, chair or recliner Is your seating past its prime and just not comfortable any more? Replacing a piece of furniture is a perfect way to make an upgrade that will add emphasis. We can exptect to replace a sofa every 7-15 years, according to elledecor.com Have a seat in your worn sofa and begin to imagine the room with new furniture

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styles in new fabrics and color options. Once you start visiting furniture stores, you can examine the pieces you’re considering. There probably have been some innovations in construction and materials since you last shopped for furniture. Do some planning: know the dimensions of rooms and existing furniture. If you are budgeting, start with one or two pieces in the rooms where you spend the most time. Give your home a pillow update Updating accent pillows is likely the least expensive purchase you can make. What is the right amount to have, and what colors and patterns make a room look its best? According to “Here’s How to Master the Throw Pillow Mix” by design writer Becky Harris on houzz.com, “There are no hard and fast rules; it’s really about switching things up until you find the right combination and arrangement.”

Harris’ categories include a pattern plus one solid color, a bold and a small pattern, a base of primary colors, several patterns in the same color palette, a theme (e.g., tribal or florals), and, thankfully for the indecisive, the “It Just Works” category in which she advises, “If the spirit grabs you, toss the formulas out the window and just have fun.” Add original artwork and/or paintings Does your entryway need some color? Is the impact wall in your living room a little bland? Select the walls in your home that are most visible and begin imagining them displaying art. But not every wall – it actually helps a room feel clutterfree when some wall space is kept blank. If you aren’t an art aficionado, don’t fret. The Houston metropolitan area abounds with art galleries, art fairs and even coffee shops where you can get ideas of the plethora of art styles and color schemes in which you

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can invest. Pack a visual punch with a large eye-catching abstract swirl of colors or keep it peaceful with a mountain scene. Whatever your taste in art, make the arrangements on your walls impressive but make it your own. Update or replace old light fixtures and lamps There’s a decorative side to lighting and a functional one. And there’s the consideration of which space you’re thinking about – that new artwork might require you to rework your light sources to enhance the piece. Decorator Cecil Hayes suggests in 9 Steps to Beautiful Living that you start with an assessment of existing light levels and light exposure. “Walk through your room several times at different times of the day. Does it have lots of natural light or is it dark?” she writes, adding to not be concerned if the space is dark. You can always

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add more lighting; she feels that low light levels aren’t necessarily bad: “Light – or lack of it – can be used to create a mood.” Fixtures come in an endless number of varieties – floor lamps, scones, chandeliers, track lighting, etc. – to match every decor and every personal style, from decorative, eclectic, nostalgic and more. Added to those considerations is the type of light bulb and the light spectrum they emanate. We have a big learning curve just to let there be light! Update your fireplace Even with mild winters, our homes are built with fireplaces to evoke comfort and nurture gathering. Our eye is naturally drawn to the fireplace and the mantel when we enter the room, making them one of the best spaces above which to put that new artwork. If your fireplace area isn’t visually up to being a supporting

player for what you display on or above it, consider giving it an upgrade. This can be as simple as painting the bricks or stone, especially if a collage of colors in the bricks makes it hard for the art pieces to stand out. Traditional fireplace surrounds (mantel, legs, headers and trim) can be added or replaced with new ones made of wood, faux wood, tile, stone and cast concrete. Mix it up – have a marble mantel with stained wood legs. The hearth can also be upgraded with fireproof tiles. What about inside the fireplace itself? Have a professional install a gas-burning fireplace if you like the romance of a roaring fire but not the clean-up involved with burning logs. Window treatments Like artwork, window treatments can add warmth or vibrancy in contemporary

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or classic styling. It can be a daunting design challenge to get the right mix of window blinds, curtains, Roman shades, cornices, shutters and valances. Study style and fabric options online and in magazines to find the look you want. Some of the current trends include high-tech options that allow you to control window blinds with a remote, a light switch and online; organic and green materials like natural woven shades in wood, bamboo and matchstick; pops of color that tie into the room’s other elements; luxe fabrics such as silks, velvets, damasks, fur, leather and suede as embellishment; and the sleek lines of flowing drapes with chrome hardware. Install a new picturesque window Do you have a beautiful garden but don’t have a window from which to view it? Consider installing a window that will let you gaze upon it when indoors. This can be a DIY project if you are experienced with home repairs, but then again, that’s why window companies exist with qualified window installers who will make the cut in your drywall, remove the insulation, make the cut in the siding, fit the window in properly, clean up, etc. If not installed correctly, water and insects can enter the gaps, ultimately damaging the home’s structure. If you have a sliding window already in place, projection windows that extend out at various angles – known as bow and bay windows – are features in new home construction. New windows should enhance the look of your home and be energy efficient. Popular frame materials are vinyl and aluminum, wood and clad-wood, each of which have pros and cons. Add interest to your ceilings While we might not pay that much attention to ceilings, they have a big impact on rooms. The craftsmen on thisoldhouse.com offer several ceiling improvements that are easy and effective ways to give a room a face-lift. These include: ceiling medallions; pressed-tin

panels that complement older homes but don’t provide good acoustics; wallpapering, which the site says is “by far the most versatile treatment discussed here;” suspended-grid ceilings to cover exposed

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WATERSIDE POOLSCAPES With over 20 years of pool building experience, the Waterside Poolscapes team will work with you to design the perfect custom pool and spa. They can design and build for you a complete backyard experience that includes outdoor kitchens, water features, fire pits, patio covers and more. Call today for a FREE consultation. 281-690-4810 Watersidepoolscapes.com info@watersideps.com

both games. Many of the outdoor pool tables also “flip their top” and double as elegant dining tables! If your area is large enough, you might also want to add a sport court for volleyball, basketball or tennis. The more entertaining your space, the more it encourages your teenagers and their friends to want to stay at the house with all the fun — and your supervision, of course.

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In the Swim of Things Of course, nothing says summer enjoyment in the Houston area more than adding a swimming pool and/or spa to your outdoor space. Even the smallest space can be equipped with water, and if you want the option to swim but space is limited, a swim spa is a good option. Pools have become increasingly simple to care for over the years, too, and energy efficient components also make them less expensive to operate. The newer variable speed pumps are a very useful energy upgrade for swimming pools and spas. These pumps offer an excellent savings on energy costs for operating your pool, and are quieter as well.

All Hands on (the Updated) Deck To update what’s underfoot, consider upgrading any deck areas. Old concrete patios or decks can be redone with realistic coatings that look exactly like stone or brick, or you can have these areas resurfaced with materials that will give them a whole new look. Pavers, slate, stone, all kinds of materials and many techniques such as stamped concrete can be used to enhance these areas. The addition or renewal of a wood deck is also a good way to completely update your outdoor space, and there are materials impervious to weather that simulate wood, but last much longer and are easier to maintain. Fencing for Privacy and Safety Fencing can also be an excellent upgrade. Whether you want to hide an unwanted view, enhance your yard with a decorative fence, or perhaps create a child barrier for your pool area, there are some excellent choices that will add security, beauty and value to your property. Wood fences are great screens and good as a privacy option. Metal fencing can add a more open and elegant look while also

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serving as a good security detail. Childproof fencing for pool areas is an excellent addition as well. Some of this fencing can even be installed so that it can be removed temporarily for adult parties or for use by grandparents only when the grandkids are visiting. Light Up Your Night Life Evenings in your great outdoors can become even more magical with proper lighting. Path lighting, uplighting of trees and other landscape features, and unique color-changing lighting for pools and spas all make a big difference for a more beautiful space after dark. Color-changing lighting for pools is available that can be retrofitted into the older, traditional light niches, too. One company even has a new product coming out that interfaces with your computerized technology to project pictures of your choice onto the pool walls! Refresh the Landscaping Choose some new plants to add color and texture at varying times of the season for a constant, colorful display throughout the months you will be spending the most time outdoors. June is the month to use such colorful and long-lasting choices as crepe myrtle, vitex and parkinsonia. The variety called "Montrose Purple" is an especially vibrant choice for intense color. Hardy standbys for our area also include oleander and gardenia, and of course creamy white gardenias will infuse the space with a lovely fragrance as well. Other great choices for summer are lantana, salvia, and black-eyed Susan. As September arrives, add container gardens to your outdoor space. Good plants for these that will add splashes of color include crotons, snapdragons, dianthus, mums, marigolds and petunias. A spring and summer spruce-up can provide many years of added enjoyment. The fun your family makes in your upgraded home resort will turn that outdoor investment into a priceless future memory.l

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GLAMOUR FLOORING When you don’t know where to start in your kitchen, simply go to Glamour Flooring. They have a design team to take care of your backsplash, granite tops and flooring. With a large selection in their showroom, they can easily turn your dream kitchen into your actual kitchen. They also carry all the major name brands in the flooring industry. Glamour Floors has the best prices and customer service in town. Give them a try and see for yourself. Don’t forget to look through their selection of beautiful marble medallions. 832-437-4495 GlamourFlooring.com 920 South Mason Road, Ste. C, Katy

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TEXAS CUSTOM PATIOS They custom design and build patio covers (attached and freestanding), outdoor kitchens, screened porches, room additions, decorative patios, decks and more. The latest trends and products will transform your backyard but maintain your home’s original architecture and add value, beauty and function all year. Well known for their exceptional professionalism, seamless construction and excellent workmanship. Texas Custom Patios is a BBB Gold Star winner. Call for a free consultation or view their project portfolio online. 281-265-1994 texascustompatios.com

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PULLIAM POOLS Pulliam Pools is celebrating its 100th Birthday in 2016. That’s an amazing accomplishment! After coming to Katy 10 years ago, they quickly became Katy’s top pool builder. With customer satisfaction their priority, they were able to win the Better Business Bureau’s Award of Excellence multiple times. Close supervision during construction by 2 Construction Managers with a combined 80 years of experience, as well as open lines of communication, are key ingredients to their success. Visit their showroom & design center to have a 3D rendering created of your backyard, and explore all of your possibilities. 281-693-POOL(7665) pulliampoolshouston.com 403 W. Grand Parkway South (between I-10 & Kingsland)

MCKELVEY DESIGNS GREEN LINKS Synthetic turf surfaces create wonderful entertainment and lifestyle improvement spaces. From improving your golf game to more family outdoor fun, let Green Links show you how to turn outdoor space into more usable and pleasing settings. Contact them for a consultation. 713-932-9997 greenlinksinc.com

If you need a knowledgeable, experienced, reputable company to help you with your home improvements, give McKelvey Designs a call. Ron and Debbie can help you with all your kitchen and bath remodeling needs, selection and installation of granite countertops, wood or tile floors, carpet, draperies, upholstery, and plain or faux painting. They pride themselves with top quality installers and outstanding service! You’ll be glad you called! They will come to you! 281-499-0581 mckelveydesigns.com

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Water Garden and Pond Tour, May 7-8, Set to Relax and Inspire Homeowners Event is a self-guided tour of gardens across metro area

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By Mara Soloway o you dream of turning your mundane St. Augustine lawn into a more meditative outdoor space with lovely water lilies and the sound of running water? Does the idea of sipping your morning coffee in a peaceful retreat with dancing dragonflies and swimming koi appeal to you? If so, come be inspired at the 2016 Water Garden and Pond Tour sponsored by the Houston Pond Society and the Lone Star Koi Club. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find everything from serene pools to splashing waterfalls in hidden oases tucked into backyards across the Houston metro area. The self-guided tour of 20 membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; private backyard ponds and water gardens is being held the first weekend in May on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Half the ponds are open on Saturday and half are open on Sunday. Bring your cameras to record the featured backyard paradises for future reference.

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The tour is spread out across the Greater Houston area from inside the Loop to the Heights to Katy to Friendswood. Some special features include a yard with a scale model railroad and bee hives; a home with habitats for turtles and parakeets; and a home with chickens, doves and a koi pond built into the side of the house with glass so you can see the fish from inside the home. Dan Cook, pond tour chairman, is a enthusiastic promoter of the joys of backyard water gardens. “We have had our pond for 20 years. We originally put it in to lessen the sound of traffic since we live close to the freeway. It really enhances our backyard and the time we spend in it,” he said. The tour is a beautiful event for anyone who just wants to visit and let themselves soak in the restful and serene ambience these gardens and ponds offer. It is also an inspirational and educational opportunity for anyone interested in creating their own backyard retreat filled with water gardens and ponds sur-

rounded by lush vegetation and swimming with koi. Pond owners will be on hand to answer questions about pond construction, fountains, filters, fish, water lilies, koi show competitions and more. “Our Pond Tour is a perfect opportunity to get firsthand insight into this fascinating hobby. Talk with homeowners to get their firsthand insight about raising and keeping exotic koi, water gardening, ponds, and landscaping. Find out how they did it, how they started and learn from their experiences. They will tell you what they would do differently, their successes and failures,” Cook said. “You will also discover that their ponds are actually works in progress and are never really finished.” Each location on the tour will offer visitors something different from the others, anything from small backyard garden ponds, or patio fountains, or huge multi-pond landscapes, complete with koi ponds, waterfalls, or anything between. A pond is limited only by its owner’s imagination.

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Learning About Lupus When the immune system goes wrong

upus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many years. WHAT IS LUPUS? In lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system, the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs. Normally our immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from these invaders. Autoimmune means your immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body’s healthy tissues (“auto”

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means “self”) and creates autoantibodies that attack and destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body. Lupus is also a disease of flares (the symptoms worsen and you feel ill) and remissions (the symptoms improve and you feel better). More facts about lupus: • Lupus is not contagious, not even through sexual contact. You cannot “catch” lupus from someone or “give” lupus to someone. • Lupus is not like or related to cancer. Cancer is a condition of malignant, abnormal tissues that grow rapidly and spread into surrounding tissues. Lupus is an

autoimmune disease, as described above. However, some treatments for lupus may include immunosuppressant drugs that are also used in chemotherapy. • Lupus is not like or related to HIV (Human Immune Deficiency Virus) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). In HIV or AIDS the immune system is underactive; in lupus, the immune system is overactive. • Lupus can range from mild to lifethreatening and should always be treated by a doctor. With good medical care, most people with lupus can lead a full life. • Research by the Lupus Foundation of America estimates that at least 1.5 million Americans have lupus. The actual

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number may be higher; however, there are no large-scale studies to show the actual number of people in the U.S. living with lupus. • More than 16,000 new cases of lupus are reported annually across the country. • It is believed that 5 million people throughout the world have a form of lupus. • Lupus strikes mostly women of childbearing age (15-44). However, men, children and teenagers develop lupus, too. Most people with lupus develop the disease between the ages of 15-44. • Women of color are two to three times more likely to develop lupus than Caucasians. • People of all races and ethnic groups can develop lupus.

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COMMON SYMPTOMS OF LUPUS Because lupus can affect so many different organs, a wide range of symptoms can occur. These symptoms may come and go, and different symptoms may appear at different times during the course of the disease. The most common symptoms of lupus, which are the same for females and males, are: • Extreme fatigue • Headaches • Painful or swollen joints • Fever • Anemia (low numbers of red blood cells or hemoglobin, or low total blood volume) • Swelling (edema) in feet, legs, hands, and/or around eyes • Pain in chest on deep breathing (pleurisy) • Butterfly-shaped rash across cheeks and nose • Sun-or light-sensitivity (photosensitivity) • Hair loss • Abnormal blood clotting • Fingers turning white and/or blue when cold (Raynaud’s phenomenon) • Mouth or nose ulcers Many of these symptoms occur in other illnesses. In fact, lupus is sometimes called “the great imitator” because its symptoms are often like the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, blood disorders, fibromyalgia, diabetes, thyroid problems, Lyme disease, and a number of heart, lung, muscle, and bone diseases.

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WHAT CAUSES LUPUS? Many (but not all) scientists believe that lupus develops in response to a combination of factors both inside and outside the body, including hormones, genetics, and environment. Hormones Hormones are the body’s messengers. They regulate many of the body’s functions. Because nine of every 10 occurrences of lupus are in females, researchers have looked at the relationship between estrogen and lupus. While men and women both produce estrogen, its production is much greater in females. Many women have more lupus symptoms before menstrual periods and/or during pregnancy when estrogen production is high. This may indicate that estrogen somehow regulates the severity of lupus. However, no causal effect has been proven between estrogen, or any other hormone, and lupus. And, studies of women with lupus taking estrogen in either birth control pills or as postmenopausal therapy have shown no increase in disease activity. Genetics No gene or group of genes has been proven to cause lupus. Lupus does, however, appear in certain families, and certain genes have been identified as contributing to the development of lupus, but these associations alone are not enough to cause the

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disease. This is especially evident with twins who are raised in the same environment and have the same inherited features yet only one develops lupus. Although, when one of two identical twins has lupus, there is an increased chance that the other twin will also develop the disease (25 percent chance for identical twins; 2-3 percent chance for fraternal twins). Lupus can develop in people with no family history of lupus, but there are likely to be other autoimmune diseases in some family members. Certain ethnic groups (people of African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Island descent) have a greater risk of developing lupus, which may be related to genes they have in common. Environment Most researchers today think that an environmental agent, such as a virus or possibly a chemical, randomly encountered by a genetically susceptible individual, acts to trigger the disease. Researchers have not identified a specific environmental agent as yet but the hypothesis remains likely. While the environmental elements that can trigger lupus and cause flares aren’t fully known, the most commonly cited are ultraviolet light (UVB in particular); infections (including the effects of the Epstein-Barr virus), and exposure to silica dust in agricultural or industrial settings. Other examples of known environmental triggers include: • Ultraviolet rays from the sun • Ultraviolet rays from fluorescent light bulbs • Sulfa drugs, which make a person more sensitive to the sun, such as: Bactrim® and Septra® (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole); sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin®); tolbutamide (Orinase®); sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®); diuretics • Sun-sensitizing tetracycline drugs such as minocycline (Minocin®) • Penicillin or other antibiotic drugs such as: amoxicillin (Amoxil®); ampicillin (Ampicillin Sodium ADD-Vantage®); cloxacillin (Cloxapen®) • Infection • Cold or a viral illness • Exhaustion • Injury • Emotional stress, such as divorce, illness, death in the family, or other life complications • Anything else that causes stress to the body such as surgery, physical harm, pregnancy, or giving birth Seemingly unrelated factors can also trigger the onset of lupus in a susceptible person. Scientists have noted some common features, including: exposure to the sun, infection, pregnancy, childbirth, or drugs taken to treat an illness. If you are diagnosed with lupus, you play an important role in helping your doctor manage your disease. Listen to your body, ask questions and stay involved.l Courtesy of Lupus Foundation of America

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KELSEY-SEYBOLD KATY CLINIC Kelsey-Seybold’s new Katy Clinic in Richmond (see our ad in this issue) wants to be your family’s first-choice for health care. We have board-certified physicians in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology as well as other medical specialties. For added convenience, there’s an onsite Kelsey Pharmacy along with diagnostic and X-ray services. Yes, we have about everything to help keep you and your family healthier – all located under one convenient roof in our brand-new 36,000-squarefoot, family-friendly facility. For added convenience, Kelsey-Seybold offers online self-scheduling for appointments in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with AppointmentsNOW. (It’s very user-friendly.) Go to kelsey-seybold.com/NOW and self-schedule your own appointments. Kelsey-Seybold patients can also schedule appointments with their primary care physician and other medical specialties from their mobile phones by downloading the MyChart app available at Google play for Android users, or the Apple App Store for Apple users. Of course, you can always schedule by phoning Kelsey-Seybold’s 24/7 Contact Center at the number below.. 713-442-0000 kelsey-seybold.com/KATY

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6. Progesterone has a calming effect on the brain. It stimulates the brain’s GABA receptors, the feelgood, calming neurotransmitters. Keeping your hormones at their optimal levels will help keep your brain working at its best. At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we specialize in treating hormone deficiencies and imbalance naturally. Take action today to protect not only your brain, but also your overall health. 281-698-8698 hotzehwc.com 20214 Braidwood Drive; Suite 215, Katy 77450

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Yellow water lilies are a popular feature in area ponds.

Ponds and water gardens are an ideal enhancement to your backyard.

Hobbyists enjoy having fancy Koi in their ponds.

A pond in a natural setting. An above-ground pond.

A pond or water garden attracts wildlife and birds to your backyard, which adds to their environmental value, according to Cook. “They are lovely places to go out and sit in the evening and relax and watch the fish and listen to the birds. It is very relaxing and great fun to sit at the pond.” He adds that ponds in the Houston area require no additional work in winter, just stop feeding the fish until the water gets warm enough. Ticket Info Tickets, good for both days, cost $10 and include a brochure with a description of

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the ponds and a map with driving directions to each home. Location information can be found on lonestarkoi.com and houstonpondsociety.org.

A pond or water garden attracts wildlife and birds to your backyard, which adds to their environmental value. Advance tickets may be purchased at Nelson Water Gardens in Katy beginning April 23, which is the start of Nelson’s twoday “Garden Party” hosted by tour partic-

ipants. It will feature lectures, vendors and ticket sales. Starting April 25, tickets can still be purchased at Nelsons and at any of the homes on the day that the home is part of the tour. For more information, contact Dan Cook at 713-822-5515 or dcook1838@ aol.com. The 2016 Water Garden and Pond Tour is a yearly fundraising event for the Houston Pond Society and the Lone Star Koi Club. “We are excited to show you our ponds and yards, and look forward to your visit,” said Cook. l

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Find out what you’re made of. MEET YOUR MICROBES! Opens May 21 Trillions of microbes live inside our bodies, and we wouldn’t be able to survive without each other! In Zoo in You, discover what our tiny companions are up to, how diverse they are, and their importance to our personal health. Zoo in You: The Human Microbiome was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. This exhibit was made possible by a Science Education Partnership Award.

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Denman Moody was the Editor and Publisher of Moody’s Wine Review for six years and Contributing Editor on Rare Wine for International Wine Review in New York for six years. He has published or had published over 400 articles on wine, including The International Wine and Food Society Journal in London, Revue du Vin de France in Paris and The Robb Report in Malibu. He is or has been a member of The International Wine and Food Society, Confrerie SaintEtienne d’Alsace, The German Wine Society, Commanderie de Bordeaux, Chaine des Rotisseurs, Les Amis d’Escoffier and The Knights of the Vine.

Wines to Enjoy Now Reds and whites to please the palate, and restaurant recommendations MacRostie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2014 — From different, well-known vineyard sites, including the Estate Wildcat Mountain, this underpriced gem exhibits fresh pineapple and lemon nuances, along with minerality and a refreshing, long finish. $25

WHITE WINES Cupcake Chardonnay Monterey County 2014 — Winemaker Jessica Tomei knocked it out of the park with this best buy. $10 Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen Of Hout (South Africa) 2014 — This was sent to me as a reasonably-priced, excellent wine that one could find at Randall’s. So true! Invigorating. Peaches and honeysuckle. A great buy. $13.99 J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay Arroyo Seco 2014 — From a perfect vintage, this is a remarkable wine with excellent natural acidity, made with classical Burgundian techniques including 25 percent new oak. $14

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Tom Gore Chardonnay California 2014 — One of the best with the California appellation — usually have to step up to Carneros, Russian River Valley or Sonoma Coast to find one this good. Crazy, low price. $15 Mt. Beautiful Pinot Gris North Canterbury (Australia) 2014 — “The opulent palate combines stone fruit, apples, juicy ripe pears, and a touch of floral honey…” What else do you need to know? Stunning new find! $18.99 Santowines Nykteri (Greece) 2014 — A wine of substance — 14 percent alcohol and excellent acidity with a hint of citrus and pear and good minerality. $25

RED WINES Qupe Syrah Central Coast 2012 — 100 percent Syrah from vineyards in Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo. Weather perfect in 2012 for long, slow ripening. Fruit forward with supple savory and spice flavors along with refreshing acidity. Try with a prime rib! A best buy. $19.99 Carmel Road Pinot Noir Drew’s Blend Monterey County 2013 — This is Drew Barrymore’s certified sustainable Pinot made by winemaker Kris Kato. It exhibits cherry, spice and everything nice. Probably over-qualified, but I enjoyed it with a turkey and Swiss sandwich! $26 Palivou Vineyards Nemea Single Vineyard Selection (Greece) 2012 — 100 percent Agiorgitiko, the oldest and most noble Greek varietal. A full-bodied red, with violets in the bouquet and blackberries with a hint of cocoa on the palate. Concentrated and balanced. A surprise! $26 Keenan Merlot Carneros 2012 — Blackberry jam and spice! A lovely mouthful! Try with anything from a chick-filet to roasted duck! $32

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ç By Denman Moody

author, The Advanced Oenophile

Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder Napa Valley 2012 — Vineyard manager Mariano Navarro heads up a laborintensive, painstaking job each year working on thin, rocky soils and steep slopes at 1,800-foot elevation. Iconic winemaker Chris Carpenter has crafted a gorgeous Cab, loaded with flavors of blueberries and violets, supplemented with tender tannins. $75 Paraduxx Rector Creek Napa Valley 2012 — The best, primarily Zinfandel blend I have encountered. Beautiful, sweet mouthful. Paraduxx is a new stallion in the Duckhorn stable. $80 Duckhorn Merlot Rector Creek Napa Valley 2012 — “Attractive blueberry and allspice aromatics. Velvety structure and refined character highlighting classic notes of spicy plum.” Along with the Duckhorn Merlots from Carneros, Atlas Peak, as well as the Three Palms, Merlot just doesn’t get any better than this. $95 RESTAURANT KUDOS To Brennan’s, for its extremely effective kitchen upgrades, quality and professionalism of the staff, and the innovations from Alex Brennan-Martin and Carl Walker’s world-class memorable meals. To Helen Restaurant for its wildly successful Greek restaurant on Rice Boulevard, owned by Evan Turner, who is also the sommelier. We enjoyed elevated Greek cuisine joined by specially selected Greek wines from Anathasios Parparoussis’s winery, which went perfectly with our food selections. I recommend all four of the wines we tasted: Les Dons de Dionysos Sideritis 2014; Nemea Reserve 2010 (100 percent Agiorgitiko); Taos 2010 (100 percent Mavrodaphne) and Muscat 2010! To The Grove Wine Bar and Kitchen in Austin for opening another location. The Lakeway Grove is reputed to have one of the highest grossing bars in the state, sometimes doing what others do in a full day by 4 in the afternoon! The new location at 800 W. 6th pretty much has it all. Matt Behrendt’s wine list is a designer list at decent prices, which he has meticulously put together after hours and hours of tastings each week. There were TEN set of flights of three wines for under $20 — an example being an excellent Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand (that I had never heard of), Jenny Wagner’s killer Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc and a top Sancerre!! The food is excellent, and at least three managers and a couple of waiters looked in on us with comments like, “If it’s not right, let me know.” “NEW YORK, NEW YORK” COMES TO WINE & FOOD WEEK Enter a New York “state of wine” June 6-12 during Houston’s Wine & Food Week. The 12th annual culinary and wine extravaganza, themed “New York, New York”, will showcase 75 restaurants and more than 500 wines from around the world. Visit wineandfoodweek.com for details and the full schedule of events. l

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s temperatures begin to heat up in Texas, so does the fun at The Woodlands® Resort. Located just 30 minutes north of downtown Houston and set among 350 wooded acres, this fully renovated resort is the number one choice for families throughout Texas looking for a nearby respite from the traditional urban experience and a place to have a whole lot of fun! A WATER OASIS FULL OF THRILLS AND PLACES TO CHILL In the summer months, The Woodlands Resort is alive with excitement centering around the property’s Forest Oasis Waterscape™. Located within a vast poolside environment surrounded by three luxurious guestroom buildings, towering pines and the lush forest, the spectacular Forest Oasis Waterscape has been designed to provide a fun and refreshing experience for the entire family. Opened in July of 2014 as part of the Resort’s $77 million renovation, a thousand-and-five-foot lazy river provides riders with a relaxing nine-and-a-half minute trip surrounded by lush landscaping. As riders enter the river, they are greeted with a mosaic by Houston artist Denise Liebl celebrating the beauty of native wildlife in The Woodlands. Guests may also stop during their trip along the lazy river to get out and enjoy a refreshing ride down the Resort’s plunge slide, landing in the lazy lagoon pool.

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Just around the corner from the lazy river, more fun is to be found in the rest of the Forest Oasis Waterscape – ranked as one of the best pools in the nation – boasting a lagoon-style pool, two-story waterslide tower, flowing waterfalls, splash pad with pop fountains and underwater music and murals. Kids can relax poolside in the evening and take in a dive-in movie, shown nightly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Families can bask in the volume of kid-centric activities and amenities offered throughout the day, and whether dining poolside at Cool Water Cafe or in The Woodlands Dining Room, the Resort’s flagship dining locale, leisure guests will find themselves blissfully entertained exclusively within the Resort. HIT THE LINKS OR THE COURTS For the golf enthusiasts, the Resort features two on-property championship golf courses, Panther Trail™ and The Oaks. Both incorporate all the ingredients for exceptional golf — deep woods, glistening waters, exceptional fairways and pristine greens. With tree-lined fairways and challenging elevations, the courses allow golfers of all skill levels to test their talent and grow their game. For tennis lovers, the Resort features a world class tennis center with 21 first-rate clay and hard court playing surfaces.

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GET AWAY FROM IT ALL Searching for inner-peace, relaxation and rejuvenation? You will find it at The Woodlands Resort’s full-service day spa and fitness center. With a variety of nature-inspired treatments for both men and women including body wraps, facials and a variety of pampering for the hands and feet, the stress of everyday life will melt away at The Spa. Signature offerings include the Yellow Rose Mud Wrap, the Sunflower Salt Scrub and the soothing Green Tea Pedicure. In keeping with the family-friendly atmosphere, the Resort also offers Petite Spa services for those ages 6-12 that include manicures, pedicures, and facials. The Spa staff at The Woodlands Resort is highly trained at the art of delivering a restorative experience within a serene and peaceful environment. Rediscovering an appreciation for nature and its beauty is not hard to do at the Resort and throughout The Woodlands community. With over 200 miles of hike and bike trails through the southern reaches of the Texas Piney Woods, families can marvel at the unending canopy of trees and the varying species of birds. With more than 100 Texas parks and several lakes, guests can take time to enjoy nature in its purest form on foot or on a rented bicycle from the Resort with a guided map to find your way. ACTIVITIES & DINING FOR EVERY AGE AND TASTE The Woodlands has many amenities and dining options to entertain and delight staycationers. Experience perfection at one of the best restaurants in The Woodlands. Set on site at The Woodlands Resort, on the edge of the lake surrounding the 18th green, Robard’s is a classic American steakhouse offering an extensive menu of USDA prime grade, dry-

aged steaks and chops, seafood and chef-inspired specials. The main dining room at Robard’s boasts warm contemporary style, a stunning 8-foot long raised fireplace framed in dark bronze metal, 14-foot windows and 20-foot vaulted wood-beamed ceilings with custom chandeliers and skylights. Every table in the restaurant has expansive views of the 18th green of the Panther Trail™ golf course. For those looking for a casual dining experience featuring amazing global cuisine or simply having an after-dinner drink, The Bistro at The Woodlands Resort is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a lakeside view. The comfortable lounge boasts an inviting atmosphere with an adjoining game room featuring pool tables and multiple large TVs. With more than 400 upscale retailers, dining destinations and galleries, The Woodlands Town Center offers an endless array of kid-friendly sights and eats. Market Street, Hughes Landing and The Woodlands Mall are just a short complimentary ride from The Woodlands Resort and offer some of the finest restaurants and shopping in the area. Diners can overlook The Woodlands Waterway where you can enjoy kayaking or a Waterway cruise. If you time your visit appropriately, you can be a superstar in your teen’s eyes by surprising them with tickets to see any number of popular musical talents this summer at the nearby Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion — everyone from Twenty One Pilots to Dixie Chicks and 5 Seconds of Summer to Lynyrd Skynyrd will be performing live. With room packages to suit any occasion, The Woodlands Resort makes vacationing this summer easy, affordable and most of all, fun. Summer vacation is closer than you think. To plan your getaway today, visit woodlandsresort.com or call 866-882-9996. l

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Olive Garden 21220 Katy Freeway Katy • 281- 492-1244 Rainforest Cafe Katy Mills Mall 281-644-6200 Ray’s Grill 8502 FM 359 Fulshear • 281-533-0099 Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill 1553 S. Mason Road Katy • 281-398-9260 Snappy’s Café & Grill 5803 Highway Blvd. Katy • 281-391-8163

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Wild Wing Cafe 20940 Katy Fwy Katy • 281-647-9453 Willie’s Grill & Ice House 19905 Katy Fwy Houston • 281-492-6700

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China Cottage 637 S. Mason Road Katy • 281-492-7832 Orient Café 1315 S. Grand Parkway Katy • 281-395-6969 Orient Express 20039 Katy Fwy Katy • 281-646-9788 Pei Wei Asian Diner 1590 S. Mason Road Katy • 281-392-1410

dessert BerriPop LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Katy • 281-394-2167 Nestle Toll House Cafe LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Katy • 281-371-8101 Ooh La La 23920 Westheimer Pkwy Katy • 281-391-2253 Sweet Boutique Bakery LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Katy • 281- 394-5776 Sweet Tooth Shoppe 8503 FM 359 Fulshear • 281-533-0477

Johnny Carino’s Country Italian 21875 Katy Fwy Katy • 281-398-5646 Pepperoni's Pizza 27110 Cinco Ranch Blvd Katy • 281-394-5565 8510 FM 359 Fulshear • 281-533-0000 Rocco’s Italian Rstrnt. 966 S. Fry Road Katy • 281-828-1191 Roma Pizza & Pasta 930 S. Mason Road Katy • 281-693-2333 Russo’s New York Pizzeria 20900 Katy Fwy #L Katy • 281-599-7492

Las Alamedas Rstrnt. and Cantina 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Katy • 281-347-3030 Los Cucos Mexican Café 5305 Bell Patna Dr. Katy • 281-644-6811 Lupe Tortilla 703 W Grand Pkwy S Katy • 281-392-2322

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Fazoli’s Italian Rst. 505 S. Fry Road Katy • 281-398-6614

Chuy’s 21300 Katy Fwy Katy • 832-772-1277

Orleans Seafood 20940 Katy Fwy, Suite G Katy • 281-646-0700

Fuzzy’s Pizza & Italian Café 613 S. Mason Road Katy • 281-579-0100

El Jarrito Mexican Rstrnt. 21724 Highland Knolls Katy • 281-579-8844

Hasta la Pasta Italian Grill 1450 W. Grand Parkway S. Katy • 281-392-0045

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Rachel

Roshan

Text by Melanie Saxton Photos by Kelli Durham

A beautiful bride on her special day. • The happy couple steal a kiss under the veil.

even years after meeting in graduate school, Rachel Callahan and Roshan Gummattira finally began dating. Eventually their long-distance relationship led to two lovely wedding ceremonies, each with a different cultural theme. Rachel attended Lamar High School in Houston, earned a BBA in marketing at the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from University of Texas-Austin. She’s an investment advisor at Callahan Advisors. Roshan attended Taylor High School in Katy, earned a BS in chemical engineering and a master’s in electrical engineering at Rice University and an MBA from University Texas-Austin. He is managing director of Gulfstar Group. The couple enjoyed spectacular wedding celebrations at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond, St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Houston, and the ballroom of the Omni Hotel.

In the Beginning In 2006 Rachel and Roshan first noticed each other in the same MBA class at UT-Austin. They remained friends after graduation and talked on the phone, occasionally bumping into each other at weddings, football games and holidays in Houston.

Courtship Their friendship grew into a long-distance romance. Rachel lived in Dallas and Roshan lived in San Francisco. Both were ultimately drawn back to their Houston roots, with Rachel relocating in 2013, joined by Roshan in 2014 (he is a No. 1 fan of the city of Houston.) He soon knew that he wanted to marry Rachel.

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The Catholic Ceremony

Proposal Roshan suggested a pre-Valentine’s weekend trip on Feb. 6 to Austin — the city where they first met. He made reservations at the Hotel Ella and treated Rachel to a huge bouquet of roses and a bottle of champagne. She had no clue that he planned to propose and was caught off guard when he popped the question on the balcony! They quickly called their families to announce their engagement, and everyone acted surprised at the news. Little did Rachel know that everyone was in on the proposal, and the next morning she walked into the Four Seasons-Austin for brunch and spotted all their family members waiting at the table!

Engagement A stunning view of the nuptials. • The bride with her flower girl. • The groom relaxes with the guys. • Bridesmaids watch as the bride finalizes her outfit.

Over the next eight months, the couple planned their wedding. Rachel’s brother proposed to his girlfriend, leading to joint wedding excursions, bridal shows and dress shopping in Dallas. The incredibly busy year included double engagement parties, wedding showers and bachelor and bachelorette parties. Rachel and her mother also worked on wedding projects together. Katy-Fulshear Lifestyles & Homes | May 2016 |

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The Hindu Wedding The groom’s mother and father are from southern India, and the whole Gummattira family was essential in recreating traditional wedding elements. The Kodava ceremony started early Friday morning at Safari Texas Ranch, followed by a celebratory lunch and dancing. The groom’s family had shopped for wedding attire in India, including a beautiful red and gold sari for the bride and jewel-toned saris for the bridesmaids. Family members also wore saris as well as the traditional men’s Kodava dress, reflecting a military tradition. Cherished rites such as Baale Birud, Ganapathy Puja, Dampathi Muurtha and Ganga Puja were incorporated in the ceremony. Since another full wedding awaited the next day, the rehearsal dinner was skipped. Instead, out-of-town guests experienced a Texas fajita party at Wild West.

The Catholic Wedding The bride envisioned classic and timeless elegance, as though the elements of her wedding would look like they were still in style 50 years in the future. The full Catholic mass featured a cantor, organist and trumpeter. As the bride and her father walked to Trumpet Voluntary, she smiled at her groom as a beam of light shone down on him at the altar. Attire: The Carolina Herrera droppedwaist ball gown was made from a silk Mikado with a jewel-embroidered mesh illusion neckline and a tailored pleated skirt. The bride carried an embroidered handkerchief in one of the pockets. She wore a satin-edged, cathedral length veil and Kate Spade shoes with ivory bows and sparkly heels. “Something old” was her Mother’s pearl earrings, “something new” was her dress and veil, “something borrowed” was a family heirloom tiara that would transform into a necklace for the reception after-party. “Something blue” was a handkerchief with blue embroidery. Bridesmaids wore Bill Levkoff navy long chiffon gowns with a pleated sweetheart neckline, sheer cap sleeves, key-hole back with bow and A-line skirt. The groom and groomsmen wore black tuxedos with ivory vests and bowties. Wedding Party: Father Alvin A. Sinasac officiated as parents of the bride, Thomas and Francis Callahan, and parents of the groom, Kaveriappa and Pushpa

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The wedding party shares the joy of the big day. • The bride wore pretty peep toe bridal shoes and carried a bouquet that contained callas. • The bride gave her beloved customized gold cufflinks. • The bride’s tiara converts into a necklace. • Proud parents wish their children well.

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Beautiful floral arrangements adorned the head table. • The glorious wedding cake had five tiers. • Special florals adorned the bride and groom’s chairs. • A romantic first dance • A groom’s cake with flags showing where guests live. • Family and friends joined the band on stage. • Guests danced the night away.

Gummattira, watched their children exchange vows in a double-ring ceremony. The bride’s sister, Sarah Callahan, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included the bride’s cousin Kathleen Ackerman, sisterin-law Malori Callahan, the groom’s sister Rashna Gummattira, and friends of the bride Kathleen Harken, Virginia Russell and Suzanne Winters. Teresa Schmidt, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Daniel Arizpe served as best man. Groomsmen included brother of the groom

Thomas Callahan Jr. and friends Kenneth Brunette, Jamie Kerr, Paul Megler, Jonathan Sarley and James Rapp. Floral and Décor: The church was decorated with two arrangements of white lilies on either side of the altar. The bride carried a bouquet of white calla lilies and freesia. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of calla lilies, freesia, anemones, Queen Anne’s lace and peonies. Top wedding moments: The couple sat next to Father Al during the ceremony and

looked out at the smiling faces of the audience. Father Al gave a wonderful homily and incorporated elements of the Hindu ceremony from the day before, which he had attended in full Indian attire. The bride and groom received a round of applause after exchanging rings and kissing. It was pouring rain after the ceremony, but the wedding party piled into a bus and drove to the groom’s alma mater, Rice University, for photos under a beautiful covered archway while holding umbrellas. The

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The Hindu Ceremony

skylight in the bus started leaking and rain flowed in until the groomsmen fixed it with towels and T-shirts. They made a quick pit stop at Chick-Fil-A and received stuffed cows as a parting gift.

The Reception A “tailgate party” for guests filled the gap between the ceremony and reception in the Palm Court of the Omni. Televised football games, sliders, hot dogs, candy bars and a popcorn machine entertained guests. High tea was also served at 4 p.m. with a wide selection of crumpets. Floral and Décor: Guests received welcome bags with an “R & R” sticker as they checked into the hotel. Each contained snacks, Dr Pepper, a note from the bride and groom, and two different types of tissue paper (one with shamrocks representing Notre Dame, and one with owls representing Rice). Guests were also treated to toffee favors from Lambrecht Gourmet Toffee in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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The couple wore traditional Indian wedding attire. • The stage is set for the nuptials. • The groomsmen await the groom’s arrival. • The bride wore red and black bangles and traditional gold jewelry • Traditional Indian appetizers were served in martini glasses. • The Hindu ceremony would not be complete without Ganesha overseeing the ritual • Cousins dance in anticipation of the groom’s arrival.

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A slide show of the couple’s childhoods and a guest book set amidst many family engagement and wedding photos were displayed in ballroom, which was transformed into a tropical paradise with 33 tables displaying unique arrangements. Orchids hung from the bride’s and groom’s chairs and the room was awash in special lighting. Gold chargers sat on tablecloths of eggshell Waldorf damask. The head table was covered in an ivory Italian crush cloth. Cake tables and high boys were covered in champagne sequin cloths. Guests sat on gold Chiavari chairs with ivory cushions. Several bars were set up throughout the room and a GoPro camera was attached to a champagne bottle so that guests could stop and leave a message. The Cakes: Five round and hexagonal tiers were iced in white buttercream with gold “pearls” covering the top layer and dripping down the side, with a few shamrocks tucked in. For the pre-reception cocktail hour, guests stopped at the groom’s cake table to pick up escort cards containing a glittery toothpick flag emblazoned with their name. They placed their toothpick flags in the cake (decorated with the State of Texas), and by the end of the cocktail hour the groom’s cake was full of flags from all over the world.

Top Reception Moments: The best man toasted “Two Aces who should never be split.” The groom, a blackjack player, got a kick out of that. Guests were treated to prime rib, paella, an entire buffet of Indian food and campechana served in martini glasses. The bride slipped into her pink “wedding” Toms and waltzed with her groom to Anne Murray’s Could I Have This Dance? Father and daughter waltzed to When Irish Eyes are Smiling. Then the band invited fathers and daughters onto the floor, including the groom’s father and sister, for a rendition of James Taylor’s How Sweet It Is. Guests danced to Frank Sinatra and modern pop. Children, the bridesmaids and the bride were invited up on stage and band members went out on the dance floor. By the end of the night, they were playing music and dancing on the tables!

The Exit Guests threw orchids during the grand exit, and the couple went upstairs to change clothes for the after-party. They took the elevator back down to the lobby expecting that most guests would have left, but everyone was having a lot of fun, and the party eventually moved to the bar.

The Honeymoon The newlyweds enjoyed a honeymoon that included flights to Fiji and New Zealand before returning home to work and live in Houston. l

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Stan and Patsy Stanley at this year’s Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Gala.

“Street Pantries” create a secure and convenient way for online purchases, groceries, dry cleaning and other items to be delivered directly to the home.

‹Katy Mourns the Loss of Community Icon Stan C. Stanley Long-time Katy resident, business owner and community leader, Stan C. Stanley, passed away March 29 at the age of 74 after a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife Patsy, three children and four grandchildren. Ann Hodge, president of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, knew Stanley for 16 years. “This is a man who literally touched all facets of this community. He broke the mold,” she is quoted as saying. He received the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award in 2015. He was also a founding member of the Katy Area Economic Development Council. Among his many efforts, Stanley was especially proud of his community service for Katy ISD and the Boy Scouts of America. On April 3, more than 1,000 family, friends, staff and community members attended a memorial service at Stan C. Stanley Elementary School, the Katy school named after him in 2009. He was a mentor for Katy ISD programs and Junior Achievement, Walk a Mile in My Shoes and others. Stanley also served on various committees, including Leadership Katy and Partners in Education. In 2006, the Texas State Board of Education honored him with a Heroes for Children award. As a youth, Stanley became involved in Boy Scouts, earning the Eagle Scout rank in 1958 and the Virgil Honor – the organization’s highest honor –in 1959. Throughout his life, Stanley continued to make a difference in the lives of young Scouts. He also served the Boy Scouts of America in numerous ways. Stanley’s widow, Patsy, is continuing to keep the business, Stanley Signature Products, Inc., open in Stan’s memory with their “adopted” son, Karl Falk, at the helm. The company is an exterior, electronic and graphic signage firm in Katy.

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‹New at Cane Island The Katy master-planned community of Cane Island, fresh off its grand opening and Amenity Village introduction, has opened an exclusive gated section of luxury custom homesites featuring Houston’s first “Street Pantries” to create a secure and convenient way for online purchases, groceries, dry cleaning and other items to be delivered directly to the home. The Estates at Cane Island features 22 half-acre homesites with impressive lakefront views or lush, forested settings complete with hundreds of mature trees that will change accent color over the course of the night via a custom tree lighting program. Streets in the new section also will be lined with illuminated, mature trees. Each custom home in Cane Island will be the first in Houston built with a garageattached, air-conditioned Street Pantry, ideal for deliveries when a resident is away. The spaces will be equipped with shelving, a rod for dry cleaning deliveries and electrical outlet for an optional, powered ice chest for storing groceries for an extended time. As an added convenience, the homeowner will receive a text message when a delivery is made according to the passcode assigned to each service. Or, a resident can choose to have a delivery sent to the Cane Island Welcome Center rather than directly to their home. In these cases, a Cane Island host can be granted a passcode to place the item in the resident’s private Street Pantry. User codes can be changed, deleted or programmed to work during a specified time range when a delivery is expected. Each Street Pantry will offer approximately 115 cubic feet of storage accessible by a secure, side door inside each

garage, thereby eliminating the need for the homeowner to go outside the house to enter the space. Cane Island has also expanded its model home collection to 14 fully furnished showcases with the opening of two new models by Shea Homes, and a third by David Weekley Homes. Priced from the $430’s, Shea Homes offers several three, four and five-bedroom plans from 2,975 - 4,672 square feet featuring great rooms ideal for entertaining, gourmet kitchens, impressive master suites and spacious secondary bedrooms. Shea’s first Cane Island model is a 1.5story, four-bedroom, 4.5-bath French Country home featuring an open-concept gourmet kitchen/great room, formal dining, courtyard, study, upstairs movie theater and three-car garage. Its second model is a two-story, five-bedroom, 4.5-bath Spanish Territorial-styled villa with an inspiring entry foyer, great room and chef-style kitchen, first-floor master suite, courtyard and upstairs game room. David Weekley’s third Cane Island model is a single-story, three-bedroom home on a 50-foot homesite with an open-concept kitchen, dining and family rooms, owner’s retreat and study. Several other plans on 50foot Cane Island homesites are available from the $270’s ranging from 1,831 - 2,760 square feet. Cane Island is west Houston’s newest master-planned community featuring new luxury homes from the $200’s to the millions. The community also features an all-new Amenity Village featuring a family pool with children's water playground, lap pool, twostory fitness center, yoga studio, a glasswalled conservatory for community events and poolside cafe.

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‹ Dr. Peter Chang is Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Millions of patients make the choice to entrust their appearance and wellbeing to their cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Peter Chang’s board certification, strong knowledge base, high level of training and advanced clinical experience make him among the most internationally qualified physicians to perform cosmetic procedures at Timeless Plastic Surgery, located at 1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy., Suite 300 in Sugar Land. Safety and innovation is firmly implemented at his practice, and it has not gone unnoticed. He has raised the standards in modern plastic surgery and has been entitled with an International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) membership. ISAPS is known as the world’s leading professional organization for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgery. Patients are eligible to receive online information regarding highly trained and qualified plastic surgeons around the world. This allows patients to confidently and wisely choose their doctor of choice. Membership qualifications were met based on Chang’s board certification, patient reviews, continued education, aesthetic publications, and years of impressive aesthetic practice training and history. At Timeless Plastic Surgery, patient safety, satisfaction and comfort coincide with its concierge care. Chang believes in the importance of trusting the surgeon you choose to perform your cosmetic plastic surgery. Being a member of ISAPS, he will continue to honor the ideals and principles necessary to be a leader in aesthetics. For more details, call 281-242-TIME (8463) or visit TimelessPlasticSurgery.com.

‹Memorial Urology Associates Joins Memorial Hermann Medical Group Beginning April 1, Memorial Urology Associates in Memorial City and Katy have joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group to become Memorial Hermann Medical Group Urology. The group of seven doctors has combined for more than 120 years of professional experience. Dr. Melvyn Anhalt, M.D., Dr. Ramesh Krishnan, M.D., Dr. Mark Kalish, M.D., Dr. Andrew Selzman, M.D., Dr. Alan Skolnick, M.D., and Dr. Paul Smith, M.D., will staff the office located at 915 Gessner Road, Suite 720, Houston. Dr. David Kent, M.D., will staff the Katy office located at 23920 Katy Freeway, Suite 380, Katy, 77494. Dr. Krishnan and Dr. Smith will also see patients at the Katy location. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-830-9100.

(L-R): Miss World America, Victoria Mendoza; Casi Newbill, Mrs. Fulshear 2016; and Little Miss Fulshear contestant Quincy Walker, who won Miss Congeniality. Casi and Quincy represented Cobblestone Cottage.

2016 Miss Fulshear Beauty Pageant Queens (l-r): Teen Miss Fulshear Miracle Donovan, Little Miss Fulshear Jacqueline McNulty, Miss Fulshear Zaida Gomez, Mrs. Fulshear Casi Newbill and Young Miss Fulshear Maddison Parker.

(L-R): Fulshear Mayor Tommy Kuykendall, Patty Knobelock, judge; Nicole Saenz, director; Victoria Mendoza, judge; Miss World America, Victoria Mendoza; Tricia Krenic, council woman; Laurie Mendoza, judge; Sarah Barta, judge; and Kasey Bronsell, judge.

Miss Fulshear 2016 Beauty Pageant winners chosen Recently 19 local beauties competed for titles in five age categories in the 2016 Miss Fulshear Pageant in front of an audience of 200 on April 2 at the Irene Stern Community Center in Fulshear. The pageant started in 2009 as part of the Fulshear Freedom Fest for the Fourth of July. In 2014, Nicole Saenz, now the event director, was approached by the city to make the event an actual beauty pageant. The pageant’s age categories are Little Miss Fulshear (ages 3-6), Young Miss Fulshear (ages 7-12), Teen Miss Fulshear (ages13-17), Miss Fulshear (ages 1825) and Mrs. Fulshear ages (26 and up). Contestants are scored in Beauty, Photogenic and Talent, and contestants age 18 and older must also complete an onstage interview. Cobblestone Cottage owner Casi Newbill won the Mrs. Fulshear crown. This free event is open to all Fulshear residents age 3 or older. There is no prerequisite to qualifying prior to the event. After registration, the girls participate in a training class each week for a full month for two hours a week. The 2016 winners will fulfill several tasks through their year of reign, which commenced with the Keep Fulshear Beautiful event. The winners will also participate in the Scarecrow Festival, Fulshear Freedom Fest, the Parade of Lights Christmas event, St. Patrick's event and more. Saenz has been participating in beauty pageants since she was 9 years old and has held over 80 titles during her pageant career, including Teen Miss California and most recently California's Mrs. Inland Empire 2008. She was awarded volunteer of the year for 2012 from the City of Fulshear and has been a city volunteer since 2009. Katy-Fulshear Lifestyles & Homes | May 2016 |

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Creative DI Cookies Team members are (l-r) Raymond Xu, Trevor Wegmann, Christopher Watson, Maya Mammen, Joe Dootson and Rebecca O’Rear.

MiCHAel GRiffin eleMentARy teAMS HeAD to GlobAl Di touRnAMent - On Feb. 27, eight teams from Michael Griffin Elementary participated in the Gulf Coast Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament held at Seven Lakes High School. DI is a world-wide creative problem solving competition for students in grades K-university. The competition is divided into “challenges” which enable students to showcase their research and creativity while learning about science, fine arts, engineering and community service. The teams began to work on their solutions to their challenge in early October. Teams that advanced to state include The Six Benz, Creative DI Cookies, Salsa Balsa and the DI Champions. Two of these teams won awards for placing first in the Instant Challenge room. The Golden Badge team received a third place trophy. Students were recently recognized for their achievements on the Griffin morning announcements. Griffin was well represented at the tournament bringing home several awards and advancing four teams to the state tournament that was held April 1-2 in Anna. In May, all four teams that competed at the state level are advancing to the Global Competition in Tennessee. The teams have been working hard since September under the guidance of DI faculty sponsor and MGE GT teacher, nancy Hess. Congratulations to the Creative DI Cookies (1st Place), DI Champions (1st Place), The Six Benz (1st Place and DaVinci Award) and Salsa Balsa (3rd Place).

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lAuRA MAlCotti-SAnCHez eARnS GolD AwARD - laura Malcotti-Sanchez, a senior at Mayde Creek High School, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. The award recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. Less than 5 percent of Girl Scouts earn the award. To earn the award, Malcotti-Sanchez renovated rooms at Casa Juan Diego, a shelter that serves immigrants, refugees and the poor. She also led various workshops that taught volunteers who assisted with renovations, various skills, including how to use a sewing machine, repair and renovate walls and paint a mural. Malcotti-Sanchez and her volunteers were able to renovate four resident rooms and complete a mural in one of the shelter’s playrooms. They were also able to sew and install eight curtains. “Through this project, my volunteers and I were able to make Casa Juan Diego more comfortable for the residents,” said Malcotti-Sanchez. “This project has also made me want to explore the possibility of taking on similar projects while in college that will benefit the Houston community.”

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Angelina Valenzuela, MVP Award Winner, and Dr. Sanee Bell, principal.

AnGelinA VAlenzuelA ReCeiVeS ClASS MVP AwARD At CiMARRon eleMentARy Cimarron Elementary fifth-grader Angelina Valenzuela was selected by her home room teacher Ryan Sumner as class MVP. MVPs have demonstrated outstanding character or academic improvement during the Third Grading Period. Angelina was honored with the MVP Award by Dr. Danee bell, principal, along with other students with parents or grandparents watching at a special breakfast. Only one student out of each homeroom class at Cimarron was given the MVP Award. Grandparents newell (president of Newell’s Designs) and Sharon Cheatheam were present and very proud of her. Angelina has been a Girl Scout for three years. She is a top seller of cookies and her troop is normally a super troop in the Katy Regional Girl Scouts. As a student leader in Girl Scouts, she has helped plan activities for her troop and the region. Angelina is also involved in acting and choir at Cimarron Elementary and has competed on the Cimarron Swordfish Swim Team. She is active in the Awana Program at Westland Baptist Church. She has a goal of being an attorney or doctor.

MilleR CAReeR & teCHnoloGy CenteR’S inteRView DAy - More than 300 students from all Katy ISD high schools participated in Interview Day on March 9 at Miller Career & Technology Center. Over 60 knowledgeable individuals, including representatives from business and industry, retirees and Katy ISD personnel volunteered to participate. Students had a professional interview experience and received immediate feedback. Students were required to create a professional resume and complete a job application. Judges assessed these documents, interviewed each student one on one, and concluded by discussing strengths and areas for growth with each student.

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