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May 2013 HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO! CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY! ENJOY MEMORIAL DAY! What’s New IN MAY 2013 What’s New for May 2013: Are you ready for May? There is so much to celebrate this month - Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day! And we have many great articles and reports to share inside this month’s newsletter. If you went to the community Easter Egg Hunt, it was AWESOME. Great job to our committee chairs - you too can lead an outstanding community organization with Grand Lakes!
GRAND LAKES EASTER EGG HUNT FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS! A big thank you to all Community Volunteers, Spartans out Serving, Denise Morrow, Dee Guerrero, Margie Benitez and Amaury Rodriguez, Nancy Perez, Bill Fox and a huge thank you to Dionni Stone who managed our SOS volunteers and the following vendors: DJ Tommy Blaze, Muffie the Easter Bunny, Texas Mesquite, Zoofun, Julie Cravy and Jewels, Characaturist Eddie Uresti, Yummies Ice cream, Face Painting by Happy Faces and Magician Mr Phil who helped make our Grand Lakes Annual Easter Egg Hunt another successful year. And special thanks to: the following local Deputies: Joe Hicks, Tamica Humphrey and Tonya Stevenson.
POOL VOLLEYBALL LOVERS... This is your opportunity to play some pool volleyball in Grand Lakes! Twice a month, on a weekday evening, there will be an OPEN VOLLEYBALL time designated at either the Frog Pool or Swim Team Pool. Keep watch for posted flyers, an email blast through the email group on www.grandlakeslife.com and the Grand Lakes newsletters for specific nights and times. Come on out and enjoy some fun with family, friends and neighbors. Anyone can join the fun. Just show up to play!!
NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES Newsletter articles are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: June 2013 - due 4/20
July 2013 - due 5/20
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What do you eat post workout? Here are some tips as you enjoy Your Health NOW!
We need chairpersons and co-chairs for the following committees: • Community Garage Sale • Grand Lakes Woman’s Association • Grand Lakes Kids’ Playgroup
These are very popular and important committees, which brings together your neighbors and friends. If you want to chair any of these groups, contact Sherita Jeter at PCMI, 281-870-0585 or sjeter@stes.com
Grand Lakes News Is all that glitters really gold? Recently, I learned, not so much, even in the form of friendships. When presented with temptation, many of us succumb to the shiny and shimmery qualities. Also, when someone is advising you “don’t do this because the consequences aren’t good,” our inner rebel takes over and we WILL do that very thing we were advised not to do. Why? It’s because we are curious. Curiosity, learning and open-mindedness are all great things. But the shiny and shimmery qualities of temptation aren’t so much. Someone near and dear to me gave in to temptation and this jeopardized both our personal and professional relationship. To make matters worse, the situation even worsened the “guilty by association” phrase our parents always used to point out to us. It’s amazing how as children, those words and phrases - all that glitters isn’t gold; guilty by association; if everyone jumps off a cliff, will you? - come full circle later on in life. I’m grateful I followed my parents’ and my mentors’ guidance and advice well at a young age. Moral of the story - those catchy clichés prove to help later on in life. Share your thoughts with me at: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com
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An ideal post workout snack looks like this: 1) Your Post-Exercise Fluid Needs: Most moderate exercisers will lose about one quart (4 cups) of fluid per hour of exercise, so try to drink about 16-20 ounces of water shortly after your workout to aid the recovery process. 2) Calories. Ideally, try to eat enough calories to equal 50% of the calories you burned during your workout. So if you burn about 600 calories during your workout, try to eat 300 calories afterward. 1) Carbohydrates. Roughly 60% of the calories you eat at this time should come from carbohydrates. Contrary to popular belief, your body needs more carbohydrates than protein after a workout, to replace the muscle fuel (glycogen) you used up and to prepare for your next exercise session. 2) Protein. This protein will stop your body from breaking down muscle tissue for energy and initiate the process of rebuilding and repairing your muscles. About 25% of the calories you eat after a workout should come from protein. 3) Fat. Fat doesn’t play a big role in post-workout recovery and eating too much fat after a workout won’t help your weight control or fitness endeavors. Only 15% (or less) of your post-workout calories should come from fat. The ideal time to eat after a workout is within 30 minutes to two hours, when your body is ready and waiting to top off its fuel tanks to prepare for your next workout. Here are some sample food combinations for your post exercise meal: • Bread, a bagel or an English muffin with cheese or peanut butter • Dried fruit and nuts • Cottage cheese with fruit • Fruit juice with cheese • Yogurt with fruit • Veggie omelet with toast or roll • Chocolate milk • Cereal with milk • Eggs and toast • Turkey/ham/chicken/ roast beef sandwich • Vegetable stir-fry with chicken, shrimp, edamame or tofu • Crackers with low fat cheese • Rice or popcorn cakes with nut butter • Smoothie (with milk, yogurt or added protein powder) • A protein or energy bar • A protein or energy shake • Pancakes and eggs
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cinco de mayo - a brief history The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independence Day, which is actually September 16th. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular along the U.S.-Mexico border and in parts of the U.S. that have a high population of people with a Mexican heritage. In these areas, the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico. Commercial interests in the United States and Mexico have also had a hand in promoting the holiday, with products and services focused on Mexican food, beverages and festivities, with music playing a more visible role as well. Several cities throughout the U.S. hold parades and concerts during the week following up to May 5th, so that Cinco de Mayo has become a bigger holiday north of the border than it is to the south and being adopted into the holiday calendar of more and more people every year.
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YOUR HEALTH NOW! - EAT THIS, NOT THAT ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
Eat This: Hot Dog (preferably chicken or turkey, not regular) with onions, relish, ketchup and mustard 270 calories/ +/- 12 g fat Not That! Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, ketchup and mustard 600 calories/28 g fat Eat This: Chips and Guacamole 175 calories/12 g fat Not That! Veggies and ranch 200 calories/14 g fat Eat This: Baked Beans 150 calories/2 g fat Not That! Potato Salad 220 calories/12 g fat Eat This: Ice Cream Sandwich 180 calories/7 g fat/13 g sugars Not That! Apple Pie 400 calories/15 g fat/29 g sugar
celebrate mother’s day - give her what she really wants! What does mom really want for Mother’s Day? The results of recent surveys offer some indication. Here are some factoids, tips and survey data points to help guide the search for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts: Been procrastinating? You’re not alone. As of May 1st, more than half of the consumers in one survey said they hadn’t purchased a gift yet.
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Most people will spend under $100. A survey from PriceGrabber indicates that 62% of consumers plan on dropping under $100 on Mother’s Day presents. Some consumers plan on kissing up to Mom more than others: 8% say they’ll spend over $250. There are free things you can “give” Mom. Many stores and restaurants offer freebies and specials on Mother’s Day: Some businesses dish out free frozen yogurts to moms on Sunday, movie rentals may allowing customers to send one free night’s rental to moms (and anyone who has a mom) via Facebook and there may be stores giving moms a free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and coffee before 11 AM. Everybody can at least pick up the phone, right? Roughly 20% of men admit to having forgotten about Mother’s Day, compared to just 8% of women, according to a survey conducted for RetailMeNot. This makes guys look bad, but women have an obvious advantage to help them remember the holiday - many of them are mothers, after all. Sons are more likely to give mom what she really wants. In another survey, the most popular gift selected by moms was to be taken out for a meal - preferred by 34% of mothers, compared to 10% who’d like jewelry. While 26% of sons say they’re likely to take mom out for brunch, dinner or another meal on Mother’s Day, just 20% of daughters will do so. Men drop more money on Mother’s Day too. According to the National Retail Federation, men will spend an average of $189.74 to celebrate Mother’s Day, while women can be expected to drop $117.42, on average. About two-thirds of survey respondents who plan on giving Mother’s Day gifts will hand over flowers, the most popular gift item. Paying off mom’s bills may be the best gift of all. The top financial wish of mothers with kids living at home is that they could get out of debt. So, in theory, paying off your mother’s credit card balance - or at least maybe $189.74 of it - would make her dreams come true. Something tells me many moms wouldn’t exactly appreciate the gesture, though. Credit: business.com
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We want to celebrate you!! Anniversaries, birthdays, shout-outs, congratulations, good job, welcome home, Grand Lakes celebrates you. Be sure to email: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com with your announcements so the entire community can share blessings with you!
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL MIPI is off to another great start this year! We offer moms an opportunity to come together with other moms for one hour of concentrated prayer each week. We pray for our kids, schools, teachers and staff. Alexander Elem., Griffin Elem., Holland Elem. and Beckendorff JH are all meeting at Redeemer Baptist with the multi-school group on Monday mornings at 9:00 AM. Contact Kathy Hollister at hfamily6@consolidated.net for more information. The contact for Seven Lakes HS and SLJH is Connie Creager at rccreager@netzero.net - Contact Connie for meeting times and location. If you are interested in finding out more about MIPI, including homeschool, private school groups and Spanish-speaking groups, you can visit the website at www.MomsInPrayer.org
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The Katy Go Club
Go / Wei Qi / Baduk: Learn how to play this 4,000-year-old Asian strategy game or find an opponent to challenge you. We are organizing a club to meet weekly or bi-weekly in the Katy area. All skill levels are welcome. Please send an email to Paul Wheeler, Pkwheeler@ti.com with your interest.
Grand Lakes Woman’s Group for Spanish Speakers
A great way to get to know your neighbors, make friends and share stories from our diverse backgrounds. We meet once a month for breakfast or lunch in the home of one of our great ladies. Please call or email Adita Larson for more information at 281-398-7125 or aditalarson@att.net (email).
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Grupo de Señoras de habla hispana de Grand Lakes
Es una gran manera de conocer a sus vecinas, hacer nuevas amistades y compartir nuestras historias. Nos reunimos una vez al mes a desayunar o almorzar en casa de una de nosotras. Por favor llame o pase un correo a Adita Larson al 281-398-7125 or aditalarson@att.net (email).
The Grand Lakes Asian Indian “DESIS” Group The Grand Lakes Asian Indian Group organizes two meet, eat and greet events each year - one for Diwali and one for Holi. We have been hosting these potlucks for the past few years at the Cow Barn Park. If you are interested in joining, please register online at the Grand Lakes Desis group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ GrandLakesDesis to communicate with other members and receive updates for future events. We look forward to meeting you soon!
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The Grand Lakes Strategy Board Game Club The Grand Lakes Strategy Board Game Club meets once a month for an evening of competition. If you are familiar with such games like “Diplomacy,” “Axis and Allies” and “Rail Baron,” then this club is right for you. Email billfox@chevron.com to add your name added to the email distribution list for invitations to future games.
Grand Lakes Chinese children playgroup! We meet each Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Learn Chinese and enjoy fun with other children aged 5 and younger. Contact Stella at 713-410-0520 (Zhang Jing) or stellagrhodes@msn.com (email).
GRAND LAKES ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME to Grand Lakes! GRAND LAKES EMAIL GROUP If you are not in the community email group, go to www.grandlakeslife.com and click “Join Our Mailing List” to add as many email addresses as you like. We do not share these addresses with anyone for any reason. Messages are sent only a couple times a month with items of interest to the community.
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Grand Lakes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Ham Radio Volunteers The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, like fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. Have you been trained as a CERT member? Leslie Power and Shelia Maneffa are gathering information about CERT trained individuals in Grand Lakes. If you are CERT member and would like to be included in this Grand Lakes Team, please email Leslie: freetofly1234@gmail. com - TEEN CERT trained members are welcome, too. We would like to meet at least quarterly in order to stay informed and organized.
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If you have not been trained, but would like more information, visit citizencorps.gov/cert - The West I-10 Fire Department holds periodic training classes. Visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/ pages/West-I-10-CERT - If interested in a class, contact Scott Fenwick at scottfen@swbell.net - The classes are held one night a week for 8 weeks at the Fire Department. We would also like to include any Ham Radio operators in our Emergency Response Team. If you would like to join us, please let us know. You could be instrumental in our communications should the need ever arise.
RECYCLING NEWS FOR GRAND LAKES Did you know that you can recycle your GLASS jars and bottles, along with any STYROFOAM? Our community recycling company, Best Trash, accepts glass and styrofoam! It takes approximately 1 MILLION YEARS for glass bottles to decompose and Styrofoam containers - over 1 MILLION YEARS! Let’s ALL try to recycle - with curbside pick-up so there are no more excuses!
Recycling Centers near you! The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information. Also, check out Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School. Green Arrow accepts paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable materials and welcome residential drop offs. Visit www.greenarrowrecycling.com for more information. For students seeking a volunteer opportunity, setting up a recycling program with your school is a great idea!
GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND Do you have pets, love animals and want to help your neighbors who have pets? Grand Lakes has a Pet Lost & Found service which helps reunite lost or found pets with their families. To receive pet “amber” alerts, please email Lisa at grandlakes4pets@aol.com and ask to be added to her list. If you ever find a lost pet or lose one of your own you’ll be glad to have this service at your fingertips. Please see more information on page (last page) and in the “Helpful Numbers for Grand Lakes” page in the back.
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GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND ON FACEBOOK! Be sure to check out the Facebook pages for pets lost and found in our area: • facebook.com/#!/LostOrFoundPetsInKatyTx?fref=ts • facebook.com/#!/pages/Katy-TX-Lost-FoundAnimals/24190635 5870525?fref=ts • facebook.com/#!/KatyLostPets?fref=ts
Pet Poops/You Scoop When your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. This is a growing issue within the community. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every Grand Lakes homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard to maintaining their grass!
KEEP YOUR Pets on Leashes For the safety of all Grand Lakes residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you do come across a loose pet or a pet that may be lost, please try to take in the pet temporarily to your home if you can and immediately email the Grand Lakes Pets Lost and Found: grandlakes4pets@aol.com
Stop That Barking! Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. Nothing is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!
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• Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate. • Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar and costs about the same. • Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors. • For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. • Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility once or twice a week.
5 steps to a happier healthier pet 1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc). 2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked. 3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations. 4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they can be returned to you if lost. 5. Spay or neuter your pet. Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their forever home. Please go to txlabrescue.org to check out their website.
Grand Lakes Dog Park Grand Lakes welcomes you and your four-legged friend to the community dog park. The park is located in the southeast corner of Grand Lakes: from south Fry Road go south on Rainwood Park Drive, left at Central Park (Grand Brooks Lane), left on Emily Park, left on Grandwood Lane, then right on Calico Crossing. The park and parking lot is on your right toward the end of the street.
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In an effort to ensure our common areas are available for use and in a usable condition by the residents of Grand Lakes, the Board of Directors is installing signage notifying the residents that the park is only open for use during daylight hours and the consequences should anyone be caught causing damage to the park. Please speak with your children and report any suspicious behavior you may witness as a resident to the Fort Bend County Sheriff at 281-341-4665 (non emergency).
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Grand Lakes’ residents are advised to lock up bikes when utilizing community parks and facilities. Bike racks are installed in various areas throughout the community.
AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis. These facilities include, but are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts (walk and bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved for any reason. Please refer to PCMI for further details.
COMMUNITY NOTICE: NO POSTING SIGNS AT MAIL BOXES Absolutely NO signs and letters are to be posted by on Grand Lakes’ mail box stations. Contacts listed on the signs will be charged to have the signs removed by a vendor. Contact PCMI for all community issues and contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter.
Fence Staining Please be aware that resident fence painting is not permitted in the Grand Lakes Community without the approval of the New Construction Committee (NCC). In an effort to maintain visual harmony within Grand Lakes, the Association does not permit residents to color stain their exterior fences. Residents can however, seal their fence with a clear wood preservatives treatment, provided it is approved by the Grand Lakes Community Association, NCC. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or any other home improvements, modifications or additions to your home’s exterior, please contact PCMI at 281-870-0585.
NO Motorized Vehicles, EXCEPT FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLES For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate go-carts, motorized recreational scooters, three- or four-wheelers or cars on walking/jogging trails, lake bridges, sidewalks, park and play areas, greenbelts and all open common grounds. Mobility assistance vehicles, like power wheel chairs are exempt from this notice. Thank you for your cooperation.
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NOTE: Grand Lakes has a strict CATCH & RELEASE policy. Only “barb-less” hooks are allowed to prevent injuring fish that are caught and returned. Please use care when handling fish and gently return them to the water as quickly as possible. Trotlines or other non-standard fish-catching tools are forbidden. Common sense and proper care of the fish will ensure a long-lasting experience. The fish and the water “health” are monitored to ensure a thriving underwater environment.
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USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT AND SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON COMMUNITY LAKES This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. The use of remote controlled water toys is okay. Remember, our lakes are for neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. Violation of these rules is strictly prohibited!
BEST WISHES SEND IN YOUR WISHES! Publish your special wishes in the newsletter - birthday greetings, anniversaries, congrats and even a hooray! Email your personal request to monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com, no later than the 20th of each month for publication in the upcoming issue.
IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS MAY 2013 May 1st - May Day May 5th - Cinco de Mayo May 7th - National Teacher Day May 12th - Mother’s Day May 18th - Armed Forces Day May 27th - Memorial Day
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STREET LIGHTS If you happen to notice streetlights that may not be burning or the pole is leaning, you can contact CenterPoint Energy directly at their customer service department at 713-207-2222. The information you will need prior to contacting them, is the actual pole number; a six-digit number that is on a plate located on the pole itself and the address nearest to that particular pole.
Parks, Town Square and Common Areas in the Community In the community of Grand Lakes, there are several common areas for the residents to enjoy. These common areas are restricted to residents for individual and family use and for community events. It is important that we do not abuse these areas with events other than the activities mentioned. The homeowners association maintains all of these areas so if there is any damage to these areas the community pays for it. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community beautiful.
BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, offering our members fun family activities, volunteer opportunities, annual charity gala, philanthropic youth program and so much more. Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.org. We welcome everyone regardless of age, race or religion!!
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Why You Need a Health Care Proxy You may someday face a sudden health crisis due to an accident or serious illness that leaves you unable to make your own medical decisions. Fortunately, there is a means to address this potential future concern - it’s called a health care proxy. A health care proxy allows you to legally designate someone - a proxy - to make medical decisions for you. Keep in mind that in some states you may even be able to combine a health care proxy and living will into a single document. Hospitals and nursing homes are required to ask about the existence of any advance directive when you are admitted. In most states, a health care proxy does not take effect until you can no longer make medical decisions for yourself; until then, only you can legally consent to any treatment. In addition, you can always change or cancel the document as long as you are mentally alert. If you decide to make changes to any of these documents, be sure to do so in writing. Though it is a legal document, a health care proxy cannot handle every medical situation. Here are some key points to consider before you designate a proxy. Some caregivers could override your document. Most states permit a doctor or health care facility to reject any advance directive for reasons of conscience. In these cases, the doctor or facility must tell you or your health care proxy about this when you are admitted to care and must offer to help transfer you to another party or facility that will comply with your wishes or the health care proxy. The advance directive may not be followed by emergency medical services (EMS). If EMS is summoned to treat you in case of a lifethreatening situation, they are usually required to resuscitate and stabilize you until you reach the hospital, regardless of an existing advance directive.
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Know state laws. Though all states accept health care proxies as legal, each varies considerably in what is required of these documents. Also, if a health care proxy is written to your state’s specification but you undergo medical treatment when visiting another state, the rules regulating health care proxies in the state in which treatment takes place will usually prevail. Do not use a health care proxy unless you fully trust the person you have named. If you don’t have a health care proxy, many states will appoint a person to make medical decisions on your behalf. Usually, this person is your closest relative, whose values may or may not coincide with your intentions. The information in this communication is not intended to be legal advice and should not be treated as such. Each individual’s situation is different. You should contact your legal professional to discuss your personal situation.
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Katy ISD School Board Election There will be an election for two positions on the KISD Board of Trustees on May 12, 2013. Early voting will take place on Monday, April 29th through Tuesday, May 7th. Any registered voter in KISD may vote early from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM at any of the following locations: KISD Administration Building, Taylor High School, Cinco Ranch High School and Maurice Wolfe Elementary School. Registered voters 65 and older will NOT automatically receive a ballot. Application for ballot by mail should be mailed to: Bill Haskett, Early Voting Clerk KISD, Education Support Complex 6301 South Stadium Lane Katy, TX 77494 Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on Friday, May 3, 2013. It is important that you vote. Historically less than 5% of registered voters in the KISD service area vote. Please show your support for education by participating in this election. If you don’t vote you have no valid reason to complain later on!
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Texas Children’s Hospital - West Campus and Katy Aquatics are teaming together to host a water safety event with interactive displays, water activities and games for children. The event will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from 10 am - 12 pm at the Cinco Ranch High School Natatorium. W.A. Meyers, Fort Bend County Commissioner of Pct. 3, will say opening remarks about the importance of being safe around water and how drowning can be prevented.
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All of the art instruments debuted at the annual KVPAC Art for All Family Festival at La Centerra on March 23rd. They will then be on display at Tradition Bank (Grand Pkwy.) in conjunction with the Katy Area Art Cultural Alliance Open House on May 9th. Bidding opened April 2nd. All proceeds will benefit the Seven Lakes High School orchestra program. S.L.O.P.A. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports the fine arts program through the purchase of equipment and music for the orchestra, along with scholarships for qualifying Seven Lakes Orchestra graduating seniors. For more information about the artists and to bid online, visit www.musictotheeyes.org (website).
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KATY ISD NAMED AMONG BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION For the eleventh time in the past 12 years, Katy ISD has been named among the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, which recognizes schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment and support for music education. Katy ISD is one of only 21 districts in Texas to receive this recognition for 2013. “Our music educators constantly go above and beyond their required duties to make sure their students succeed. This recognition is a direct reflection of their commitment,” said Bob Bryant, executive director of fine arts for Katy ISD. “It is evident that our community, administration and School Board supports and encourages quality music education for every student.” Last September, two Katy ISD musical groups, the McMeans Jr. High Symphonic Band and the Cinco Ranch High School Symphony Orchestra, were selected as National Winners in the Mark of Excellence honors by the Foundation for Music Education. Additionally, the Cinco Ranch Junior High Honors Band was selected and performed in December for the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago. Selected and performing at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic in San Antonio in February were the Katy High School Jazz Band, the Stephens Elementary “Stompin’ Hooves” instrumental ensemble and the Griffin Elementary Fifth Grade Choir. Continuing to provide diverse music education opportunities, Katy ISD hosted its fifth annual Katy Jazz Festival, April 26th - 27th. The Katy Jazz Festival provides a learning and performance venue to student and professional musicians, while increasing exposure, education and entertainment to the Katy/West Houston area. “Students in Katy ISD are exposed to high-quality music programs from kindergarten through their senior year,” added Bryant. “Studies have shown that children engaged in music and the arts often perform better academically as well. This is just another reason why we try to offer a variety of quality fine arts programs and opportunities for our students.” Among the music programs offered to Katy ISD students include: string orchestra, full orchestra, choir vocal ensemble, marching band, concert band, jazz band and multiple individual events of solos and small ensembles.
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Sixteen new members were inducted into the National Honor Society at Faith West Academy High School during a ceremony Thursday, March 21st, at the FWA auditorium in Katy. The National Honor Society was established in 1921. “The organization has upwards of one million members,” said FWA Chapter
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PACK 542 WEBELOS SCOUTS GRADUATE
R e c e n t l y, W e b e l o s Scouts from Pack 542 from the Fellowship of Cinco Ranch, graduated up. All the boys have earned their Arrow of Light patch, which is Cub Scouts highest award and the only patch a Scout can transfer with into Boy Scouts. To obtain this award, the scouts have met a number of requirements, including completion of eight activity badges, participation in camps, hikes and Boy Scout activities, the memorization of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law and the commitment to live by these principles. Graduating Scouts: Alex Fruge, Adam Sulemanji, Dominic Maya, Drew Rackovan, Miles Woest, Huzefa Raja, Ryan Hutson, Neil McGovern, Hans Levette, Cole Campbell, Mustafa Dak, Nicholas Ogerro, Jordan Deese, Nihar Rao and Noah Virani. Leaders were Bryce Levette and Khuzema Sulemanji.
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Chris Mohindroo (front, center) became the 50th Troop 584 member to earn his Eagle Scout Rank. Also pictured are his Eagle Board of Review members (back), Neva Leszczynski, Denise Narum, Paul King, David Bartine and Ann Ewell.
TROOP 584 CELEBRATES 50 TH EAGLE SCOUT On January 15, 2013, Chris Mohindroo became the 50th Troop 584 member to earn his Eagle Scout Rank. Troop 584 is under the leadership of Scoutmaster Mike McKenna. Kevin Devers serves as Troop Committee Chair, Frank Coselli as Troop 584 Unit Commissioner and Forrest Bjerkaas serves as Sam Houston Area Council West Division Commissioner. The troop was chartered under the leadership of its original Scoutmaster, Layne Scholl, on July 31, 2000, by The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch Church in Katy, TX. Earning Eagle Scout Rank is an extraordinary accomplishment, since the requirements are demanding and only 5% of Scouts reach that level. The fact that 50 young men from Troop 584 have done so is a testament to the strength of
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character of the dedicated men and women who lead and volunteer and to the persistence and perseverance of the parents and young men in this troop. Troop 584 has been blessed with a very high level of parent volunteer participation. Each month during the school year, the troop goes on an outing where the boys learn camping skills and practice leadership and teamwork. David Hartt coordinates the troop outings, but the boys are required to plan, lead and conduct the activities on their own. The troop also participates in winter and summer camps, where the young men complete merit badge work and participate in swimming, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, sailing and snorkeling. Robert Miller and Debbie Vaughn have provided years of service certifying swimmers and coordinating merit badge classes. All this is accomplished by parents volunteering to give up their nights, weekends and vacations in order to serve during these events. Troop 584 participates in High Adventure Camps such as Philmont, Sea Base and Northern Tier. Four young men and an adult, Matthew Miller, Chris Mohindroo, Graham Burcaw, David Bjerkaas and Raj Mohindroo recently completed all three to earn the Triple Crown Award. The requirements for Eagle Scout are designed to prepare a young man to succeed in life and to know what to do in an emergency. Ken Guion provides safety training. A heavy emphasis is placed on serving God and country and on community service. Troop 584 has provided help with July 4th activities, charity fun runs, numerous church and religious events, KISD activities, KVPAC and other nonprofit events, disaster relief efforts, ramps for homes for the elderly and handicapped, collections for animal shelters and numerous ecology studies. Troop 584 is very diverse from a cultural and religious standpoint. Members come from several different countries and are Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim and Hindu. The outings have afforded the boys and their parents an opportunity to interact with and learn about, different cultures. With the world getting smaller and the economies becoming global, this troop offers an excellent opportunity for multicultural leadership training and experience.
HOMESCHOOL PACK 164 Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact “Van” VanZant at 281-851-8374 or at van.vanzant@gmail.com
Homeschool Pack 393 Cub Scout Pack 393 is a homeschool pack that serves the Katy area. If you have a boy between the ages of 6 and 10 (entered first grade through fifth grade this fall) and are wanting them to join an activity that is full of fun learning experiences, this is the group for you. To learn more about both scouting programs, upcoming summertime events and 393 please e-mail Sam Randolph at sumosam@sumofam.com
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Netball Clubs Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or contact Ros at education@netballamerica.com or call 832-790 3772.
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Women’s Basketball League Looking for as many ladies as possible to play. Ages 16+. Contact Krystal Horn for more information at katybball@yahoo.com
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Pope John XXIII annual Spring Golf Tournament Pope John XXIII will be holding its annual Spring Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 5th. The tournament will be held at Cypress Lakes Golf Course and will begin at 1:00 pm with a shot gun start. Since the tournament is on Sunday, we will be celebrating Mass prior to the start of the tournament at 11:30 am on the course pavilion. We are looking for various levels of sponsorship - anywhere from $250 for a Hole Sponsor to Title Sponsor for $5,000. Box lunches will be provided for each cart and a BBQ dinner will follow the tournament (all included in the registration fee). There will be a Silent Auction and a few Door Prizes as well. A 4-player team will cost $600 and Individual Players can play for $150. For registration forms or additional information, please contact Clare Blanton at cblanton@pj23.org or 281-693-1000.
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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack will honor our servicemen and servicewomen with a Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM. The service will be held at the Harris County War Memorial in Bear Creek Pioneers Park, 3535 War Memorial Drive. The Harris County War Memorial displays the names of every resident of Harris County who lost his or her life defending our country in each of its six major conflicts: World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, Iraq and the current conflicts in Afghanistan. Open to the public
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FUNDRAISERS Savannah Smiles 3 rd Annual Fun Run Honoring Savannah Norton and the fight against SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). Please come and join us for the 5K or 1 Mile on May 11, 2013 at The Villagio Town Center in Katy, Texas. 8 AM. Register online: www.fsma.org/savannahsmiles
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The Cinco Ranch Rotary is excited to announce that registration for the Camo 5K is now open. The Cinco Ranch Rotary Camo 5K, formerly the Cinco Ranch Rotary 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Stroll & Roll, will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8 AM and the 1 Mile Walk will begin at 8:05 AM. The race will begin and end at the Villagio Town Center, located at the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road. An anticipated 700 runners and walkers of all ages will fill the streets around the Villagio to raise money for Team RWB and Special Buddies. The event includes a competitive 5K and a non-competitive 1-mile event. Participants can register online at www.crrcamo5k. com through Friday, May 25th at 8 PM. All entrants receive a t-shirt and runner goodie packet. Awards will be given in the competitive 5K to the Overall Male and Female runners, Overall Masters Male and Female winners and the top three finishers in the following age divisions: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
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A post-race party with free food and beverages will take place in the courtyard of the Villagio. Musical entertainment will be provided by Katy’s own, The Sweetest Sin. Runners and spectators are encouraged to wear camouflage to support America’s troops. Prizes will be awarded for the best “camo” inspired outfits. “We couldn’t be excited to partner with Team RWB and Special Buddies for this year’s event,” said Cinco Ranch Rotary President, Mary Ellen Morris. “These two organizations do such great work in the community and we are honored to support them and those they serve.” For more information about the Cinco Ranch Rotary Camo 5K, visit www.crrcamo5k.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CincoRanchRotary5K
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The KJF (April 26 and 27, 2013) is hosted by the Katy Independent School District and is in its 5th year. The purpose for this event is to increase exposure, education and entertainment of the jazz music medium. The event is designed to benefit participating student jazz groups, individual student musicians, jazz music educators and to provide top quality jazz performances to the community. The KJF is non-competitive in nature. It is designed to provide a performance opportunity for all jazz groups and for them to receive constructive comments / instruction from world-renowned professional musicians. For the jazz enthusiast, the opportunity to hear student jazz ensemble performances throughout the festival day, hear professional jazz artists teaching their crafts and skills and then complete the day with attending a professional jazz concert provides unparalleled insight into the development and preservation of this true American music art form.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company proudly presents Ravenscroft, by Don Nigro, Thursday through Saturday and Monday, May 3-18, 2013 with a preview on Thursday, May 2nd. Directed by Rob Kimbro and starring Sean Patrick Judge, Michelle Edwards, Claire Anderson, Karen Schlag, Zoquera Millburne and Kara Ray. SYNOPSIS: This psychological drama is a thinking person’s Gothic thriller, a dark comedy that is both funny and frightening. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the death Patrick Roarke. He becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women, all of whom are suspects in the murder. There are ghosts on the staircase, skeletons in the closet and much more than the Inspector bargained for. His investigation leads into own tortured soul and the nature of truth itself. You will not guess the ending, but you will be teased, seduced, bewildered, amused, frightened and led to a dark encounter with truth or something even stranger. DON NIGRO is an American playwright; his plays Anima Mundi and The Dark Sonnets of the Lady have both been nominated for the National Repertory Theatre Foundation’s National Play Award. He has won a Playwright’s Fellowship Grant from the National Endowment For The Arts, grants from the Mary Roberts Rinehart Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council, and twice been James Thurber Writer In Residence at the Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio…. a fun ride and it’s also fun to discover all those kinky goings-on that you always suspected lay beneath those stuffy British murder mysteries. You’ll never look at Agatha Christie quite the same way again… Paolo Alto Weekly
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Houston Family Arts Center Announces 2012-2013 Season Memories and Traditions The Houston Family Arts Center is in its 8th season, an exciting lineup of plays and musicals all of which reflect the theme of “memories and traditions.” The season includes a timeless American classic, a stunning Tennessee Williams drama, three Tony Award-winning Best Musicals, the “revival” version of a musical with characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schultz and two hilarious comedies. Patrons can purchase their tickets online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374. Houston Family Arts Center 2012-2013 Main Stage Season Over the River and Through the Woods (June 7-23, 2013 on the Garzas Main Stage) Fiddler on the Roof (July 12-28, 2013 at the Berry Center)
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us read music, but it is not required. We are provided a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass. We have been performing in the Houston area for over 35 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year includes songs from the 1920s, as well as a Spiritual Medley that will start your toes tapping. Come visit any Friday. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org
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SUMMER CAMPS/EVENTS Houston Family Arts Center Actors Academy Announces 2013 Summer Camps Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) announces their 2013 Summer Performing Arts Camps. This summer, the HFAC’s Actors Academy is offering 25 different 1 and 3-week performing arts camps for grades 1-12. HFAC camps run June 10 through August 24, 2013 and feature acting, singing and dance instruction, as well as performance opportunities in musicals, dramas and comedies - especially designed for kids and teens. The HFAC Actors Academy 3-week Musical Theatre Performance Camps for grades 1-6 and 4-8 are Honk, Jr, The Hobbit, Pinocchio and Once on this Island, Jr. HFAC is offering eleven 1-week camps for grades 1-6 that include “Clowning Around,” “Acting Up Improv,” “Imagination Theatre,” “Disney Magic,” “Lights of Broadway,” “American Idol Boot Camp,” “Triple Threat,” “Fractured Fairy Tales,” “Dancing through the Decades,” “Melodrama Madness” and “Glee.” HFAC has numerous performance opportunities for teens in grades 7-12. The teen 3-week performance camps are Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew and Once on this Island. The 1-week camps for teens are “Stage Combat,” “Acting for Stage and Film,” “Dialects,” “Triple Threat Boot Camp” and “Shakespeare Intensive.” A new addition to the HFAC summer program for teens is the audition show Steel Magnolias. This show rehearses Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings beginning July 16th. Performances for Steel Magnolias will be the last week of Aug. Dance classes will also be offered this summer. There will be eight ballet 1, ballet 2, pointe, jazz 2 and tap 2 classes taught Tuesday evenings, June 11th-Aug 6th. The HFAC Royal Academy of Dance program is offering an Alice in Wonderland Ballet Camp that meets Monday and Wednesday evenings, July 22nd-August 24th. New this summer is a 2-week lighting and sound engineering camp for teens who want to learn how to provide technical support for musicals, comedies and dramas. The HFAC Summer 2013 line-up offers maximum scheduling flexibility at rates that are lower than anywhere in Houston. The average performing arts camp in Houston costs in excess of $11 per hour. HFAC camp tuition ranges from $5.23-$5.57 per hour before discounts. The 3-week camps are $575 or $5.23/hr and the 1-week camps are $195 or $5.57 per hour. HFAC offers multiple camp discounts and before-and-after care for working parents.
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Kids K-5, cost is $55 first child and $30 addl. children High energy camp run by trained counselors from Lutherhill in La Grange, Tx. Sign up and pay online at www.covenantlutheran. org and click the What’s Happening Page. Call 281-578-8799 for questions.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Bear Creek Baptist Church Vacation Bible School “Colossal Coaster World” Dates: June 24-28, 2013 Times: 9 AM-12:30 PM No Cost Registration begins May 5th For more information contact: Germaine Guerra, VBS “Park Operator,” 281-859-9900, ext 4143.
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Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATURE PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Enjoy the outdoors with your child (age 2 1/2 to 5) at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include: 2013 May 7th & 8th: Turtles May 14th & 15th: Pond Adventure The cost is $5 per child (or buy a 5-session card for $20) and the child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church’s west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the sanctuary through the marked gate. The program will be held in the outdoor classroom. Call 713-464-4900 or go to www.houstonaudubon.org for more information. SATURDAYS IN NATURE May 11th - Creek Walk and Fish Prints Saturdays in Nature is a hands-on science program offered for families to participate in together by the Audubon Docent Guild at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary on the second Saturday of each month (September - May). The May program will feature a walk along and in Rummel Creek so wear water shoes; guided walks will start at 10 and 11 AM. The craft is making fish prints. Start any time between 9 and 11:30 AM - no reservations are needed. Free; donations encouraged. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin. For more information, visit www.houstonaudubon.org
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Hosting a foreign exchange student is easier than you may think During the 2012-2013 school year, students from all across the world will have the opportunity to travel to Houston and surrounding communities to spend the entire school year in the United States, learning and working with American Families. In order for the students to come to the U.S. they must have proper host families lined up. Now is a crucial time of year for the Ayusa program as local staff coordinators to find local host families for the upcoming school year. The Ayusa program is celebrating its 30th year this year and is responsible for more than 60,000 students from 75 different countries spending the school year in the United States. There are not many strict requirements that need to be met to host a student. The most important thing is that those who host students are doing so for the right reason; providing a loving experience and an exposure to American culture. There are a few basic requirements, of course. Anyone older than 25 and can provide food and shelter for a student fulfills the requirements of being a host family. There is a background check, reference check and an interview. Background checks have to be done on everyone over 18 living in the home. The host families have to be interested in it for the right reasons, the cultural exchange of learning from them and them learning from us. It’s the language, the cooking, the music, the food. The host family has to be genuinely interested. Once the host families and students are matched, Ayusa stays involved by monthly contacts with the families, students and quarterly contacts with the schools. Ayusa coordinators also handle the host family orientations and the student orientations. Group activities, such as community service and seeing things with the group of exchange students is also arrange throughout their academic year. With the current school year quickly coming to an end Ayusa’s local staff is busy looking for families for students for the 2013-2014 school year. Many families are needed and with the schools having deadlines and limits for foreign exchange students the earlier the better. It also gives the families and students time to get to know each other via skype, facebook, etc. while waiting for their year abroad to start. Please contact Heather Wells by email ayusakaty@gmail.com or by phone 281-770-3414.
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Glory Bound is a Southern Gospel quartet from the west Houston area. Their ministry is to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the people of metropolitan and suburban Houston through the uplifting message of gospel music. Their song list includes traditional, wellknown hymns, as well as more recent offerings from contemporary recording quartets. Glory Bound features Bass John Voll, Tenor Bill Beck, Baritone Chip Feazel, High Tenor Jeff Dethrow and Tony Custer on the piano. They love sharing wonderful Christian music as it was first performed, with rich vocal harmonies and lively piano accompaniment. They are frequently seen and heard at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Katy. You can also find them singing for churches, shelters, retirement and assisted living centers, nursing homes and other venues where they can make a joyful noise. Be prepared to tap your toes and clap your hands! For more information, contact Tony Custer at 281 342-8662 or email arcuster@earthlink.net
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If you sense God calling you to become a pastor, ministry leader, missionary or more devoted follower of Jesus, The Bible Seminary can help train and prepare you for 21st century ministry leadership. The seminary offers Bible-based, Christ-centered, missionfocused, professional ministry training, in one of the most unique seminary programs in America. Full-time, part-time, credit only and limited audit options are available. New full-time Master of Divinity students enrolling in the Fall 2013 semester are eligible for a limited number of $8,000 per year scholarships. The seminary is located at 2655 S Mason Rd, adjacent to the Great Southwest Equestrian Center and Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church. For more information, visit www.thebibleseminary.org or call 281-646-1109.
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Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc. Senior Aerobics offered at Kingsland Baptist Church Please join our Adult 55+ exercise class at 11:00 - 11:45 AM each Thursday morning in the gym at Kingsland Baptist Church. Peggy Skaggs is our trained and certified instructor and the class is open to all levels. For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281-492-0785. Kingsland Baptist Church is located at 20555 Kingsland Blvd. We are located across from Taylor High School Tennis Courts. For more information, you can visit us online at www.kingsland.org or call the church office at 281-492-0785.
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St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church BINGO At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM
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Fort Bend Master Gardeners For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events. Saturday, May 4, 2013: Saturday with the Master Gardeners - Visit our 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. It’s a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Thursday, May 16, 2013: Master Gardeners Meeting - Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service to hear Anita Tiller, Botanist, Mercer Arboretum and Area Representative for Center for Plant Conservation. She will speak on Endangered Texas Plants. The program will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471.
TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING If you enjoy nature and would like to learn more, do more and/ or teach young people about the great outdoors, consider joining others in a local chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. There are 60 or so friends and neighbors in the Fort Bend County area who are members and invite you to check out the organization at www.coastalprairie.org . Contact dougsimons@yahoo.com with any questions.
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Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org or call 281-491-1621. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.
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select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. Teach Yourself How to Type: Thursday, May 9th, 10:00 AM MS Word 2007 Survival Basics: Tuesday, May 14th, 10:00 AM MS Excel 2007 Survival Basics: Thursday, May 23rd, 10:00 AM Set Up Your Own Website for Free: Tuesday, May 28th, 10:00 AM WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE • Mother Goose Time: Tuesday, May 7th ONLY at 10:15 am, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. • Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 am and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler Time will take place on these dates ONLY this month: May 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th. • Story Time: Tuesday, May 7th ONLY Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 2:00 pm each Tuesday. • Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesday, May 7th ONLY at 7:00 pm - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Kinder Korner: a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities - takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Kinder Korner will not take place in May. The schedule will resume in September. • The After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies, stories and more for school-aged children entering first through fifth grades. The After-School Break will not take place in May.
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Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”
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RUOK Program
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s dept. at 281-341-4704.
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Fort Bend County “Leash Law”
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law. As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’
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Caring For Pets and the People Who Care for Them
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal become lost. Licensing also: • Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. • Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. • Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control program. VACCINATION Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.
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Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.
PLEASE NOTE - Pets on Leashes
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.
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Champagne & Chocolat Scholarship Gala raises over $150,000 for Culinary Arts Scholarships Houston’s very own Marie LeNôtre, Founder and Chairwoman of the Gaston LeNotre Scholarship fund hosted an elegant and captivating evening to raise tuition scholarships for students currently enrolled in culinary arts programs. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the renowned River Oaks Country Club Houston’s philanthropic leaders wined, dined and enthusiastically participated in the live and silent auction. There were 1,000 pastries, 2,000 chocolates, 2,000 petits fours, 15 special-occasion cakes and 25 flower-and-heart centerpieces made out of pastillage and white chocolate. CanCan girls performed during dinner, then party guests danced the night away to live music performed by Bubba McNeely and Greg Giacoma. Powerhouse gala committee included Jane Page and James Crump, Chairs, honoree Dennis Steger, Honorary Chairs Deana and Larry Blackburn, Co-Chairs Kaye and Stephen Horn, Auction Chairs, Jeanette and Jay Jenkins, VIP guests Bob and Anne Cress, Denman and Mari Jo Moody, Jim Wise, Astrid and Gene Van Dyke, Beverle and Marc Ostrofsky, Carolyn Farb and Steve Toplansky were among those who savored the gala gourmet dinner. Gaston LeNotre Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization established in March 2001 to raise much needed scholarship funds for the deserving students who aspire to obtain a career in the culinary arts. www.gastonlenotrescholarship.org
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National Charity League Lady Bird Chapter Honors Its Inaugural Graduating Seniors The Lady Bird Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) proudly honors its graduating seniors at the chapter’s first annual Senior Presentation. The members, family and friends celebrated the accomplishments of each of the young ladies at a dinner and dance at the Falcon Point Country Club. The Lady Bird chapter is the newest National Charity League chapter in Katy, formed in 2010 and chartered in 2012. NCL encourages civic engagement, commitment to community service and leadership development, to cultivate future community and business leaders. The Lady Bird Chapter now supports 17 philanthropies with a special emphasis on children, working with charities such as Krause Center, Project Linus, Fort Bend County Women’s and Children’s Center, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Kids Connected, Operation Home Front, Sire and others. This new chapter has already positively impacted the
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These three young ladies in the first graduating class of Lady Birds showcase the intelligent, artistic and most of all compassionate philanthropists they have become. The 2013 graduates, from three different Katy high schools were strangers when they joined the NCL Lady Bird Chapter, but became a cohesive team and best of all, good friends through their efforts in giving back to the community. Meredith Bunning (Seven Lakes), Sarah Dicken (Taylor) and Presley Taylor (Katy) have teamed together and excelled in their dedication and commitment to the Katy community, while inspiring the younger Lady Birds to make a difference in the world. The senior class, while small, has made a big impact. They have made blankets for sick children in local hospitals, hosted Christmas and birthday parties for homeless children, mentored troubled teens, helped build homes for Habitat for Humanity, visited hospitals - going room to room- to sing for the sick elderly patients and worked at food pantries and nursing homes. The seniors stated, “We may not be able to save lives, but we can bring comfort to others during a crisis in their lives, through our decisions to act. We choose to make a difference.” Congratulations NCL Lady Bird Class of 2013. You do make a difference.
SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS • KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262. • The Compassionate Friends (TCF) - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd in Katy, across from the Taylor High tennis courts. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Melinda Ginter, 281-492-1262. • The Compassionate Friends Houston West Chapter meets every second Monday at 7 pm at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, room ET102. Info. at www.compassionatefriends.
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• Different Strokes - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. • The Arc of Katy - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832888-9265 for additional info. • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) - meets at West Houston Community Center, 725 Bateswood. For times, please see our website at www.foodaddicts.org or call 281-392-8914. • West Houston Medical Center - offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups and free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Informational/Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8657. • DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more info., call 713-632-5237. • Home Encouragement - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org. • Katy Essential Tremor Support Group - meets bimonthly on the second Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net. • Katy ADHD parent group - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. • Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church - located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450, offers groups for those who are hurting and healing from trials and difficulties of life. Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.
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2000 Ford Taurus, 39K miles, original owner, exceptional condition, $5,800. 281-392-6079. 1987 black Chevy short bed pickup truck, 350V8, 4 spd, 4x4, new rubber bedliner, dual exhaust, $6,500. 832-330-7272. 1985, 18 ½ foot Sea Ray. 165 Mercruiser, $3,000. Comes with accessories. 832-655-4746.
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Caregiver(s). All shifts. Assist residents with their daily activities and personal care. Excellent communication and nurturing heart required. Resumes to anewkirk@tuscanylivingvillas.com or 281-395-3496, Ref: CGALLKT. Part time before & after school care needed. Local high school or college student that can get my daughters (age 5 and 8) off of the school bus on Thursday and Friday afternoons (approx. 4 PM) and stay with them until approximately 6:00 - 6:30 PM. Help getting snack and starting homework. I’m in Nottingham Country in Katy and the girls attend Pattison Elementary. Pay negotiable. Amy, 281-676-4430.
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New homeowner welcoming service seeking personable individual to serve as local representative visiting new residents in Katy. Must be outgoing, computer literate, motivated and organized. Flexible hours, must be available to work Saturdays, approx. 30 hrs./week. Email resume to info@lonestargreetingservice.com. Teacher needed for a Christian Preschool. Our hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Position will start in August 2013. Please call Lynn at 281-463-1912. The Salon and Spa at Pine Forest is currently seeking a dedicated, personable and professional hairstylist to join our team. Call for further information, 281-858-7727 or email your resume to managers@salonandspaatpineforest.com. Now hiring security officers, part time/full time. No experience necessary. Retirees welcome. All shifts available. Accepting applications Monday - Thursday, 8 AM 11 AM. Located at 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston, Texas 77079. Phone: 281-759-1010. Housekeeper for home in Copperfield area. Every other week. Must speak English and provide references. Thorough work is critical. Please call or text 281-682-0468. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair and a Receptionist needed. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.
Royalty Team
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23920 Katy Freeway, Suite 480 Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza One
Now accepting applications for receptionist and/or office assistance for a local office in Katy. Must be bilingual in English & Spanish (read, write & speak). Full time position 9-5 with one hour lunch; weekends off and national holidays off. Must have some general office experience, be a self-motivated individual with computer experience, answer phones, take messages, schedule appointments, filing. Duties will include multiple task and working well with others. Wages are based upon experience. Please submit all resume’s to: mre@mantarayenterprises. com, attention Colleen. Sales persons wanted to sell Replacement Windows and Window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc. (MRE, Inc.) is always in search of highly motivated Real Estate Agents who’s core values that are aligned with that of the Broker’s. You are not expected to have the exact know-how when you start. But open minded and willing to learn from a TREC-MCE Instructor with over 28 years experience on leasing and working with property management with single family homes & condos. MRE, Inc. will guide you on the proper forms to use. Broker will provide a oneon-one support to any Real Estate Agent willing and wanting to learn more. MRE, Inc. will assist you to better serve your clients/customers/ investors with sales, leases and property management. MRE, Inc. has been recognized and involved with Katy ISD, Community Education for more than 23 years at Taylor High School in Katy. MRE, Inc. offers incentive packages along with additional Real Estate knowledge. For more information and to get started on your new career today; please contact the Broker, “Tisha” Matticks, at mre@mantarayenterprises.com
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Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 17121 West Rd. Suite 200 Houston TX 77095. Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person.
Doug and Loree Brazil, Local Owners
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Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394. Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.
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FOUND: Lost dog came to cul-de-sac of Briarsedge Court. Well kept, friendly. Approximately 80 lbs, caramel and cream with grey eyes. Possibly mix of Husky - Collie. This dog is lost and can’t find its way home. Has been given dog food and water. Unhappy in our back yard, sleeping on our front porch. Sure that he is missed. 281-829-0291.
TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES
Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.
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SOLDS FOR 2012 22734 Johndale 7015 Smokey Brook 22515 Coral Chase 22823 Roberts Run 5131 Juniper Walk 2002 Tall Timbers 26706 Longleaf Valley 9826 Parsonsfield 26010 Pepper Bend 10402 Radcliff Lake 26902 Kingston Glen 4215 Kimberly Crossing 27426 Villa Mountain 3527 Shoreview 2710 Crestbrook 6103 Harmony Park 8130 Morning Rose 1407 Queens Bay 11318 Overland Trail 6111 Summerfield Glade 2022 Inscho 21011 Mallard Cove 539 W 17th St 2719 Texas Laurel 22311 Davids Crest
5603 Timber Bay 22511 Coral Chase 5811 Grand Creek 6122 Emberwood Falls 1721 French Village 28910 Hollycrest 23322 Millcross 25614 Foster Bridge 9902 Fiona Pines Trail 4810 Hollowvine 20822 Medallion Pointe 25315 Greenwell Springs 25323 Hall Meadow 2911 Town Gate 10502 Lindabury Hollow 9047 Necklace Tree 16023 Mickleham 5511 Spring Blossom 9715 Chicory Chase 4814 Hollowvine 5207 Windcrest 2119 Spur Canyon 602 E 8th St 9200 Westheimer 5235 Red Burr Oak
3911 Rose Grove 22426 Water Edge 6438 Clear Bend 4710 Derbywood Glen 26223 Basil View 5315 Everhart Manor 6122 Summerfield Glade 3211 Eagles Knoll 3411 Alden Manor 3103 Diamond Hollow 9718 Summit Bend 4811 Sundance Hollow 2914 S Blue Meadow 8707 Bluehaw Meadow 5722 Spring River 27815 Pinpoint Crossing 6518 Misty Retreat 22910 Roberts Run 32619 Whitehaven 14 Lake Mist 4219 Cassidy Park 26714 Bellwood Pines 6415 South Saddle Creek 3422 Antelope Creek 1230 Ragsdale
Sell Quickly For Top Dollar Call Kyle at 281-646-2120 kyle@kylemacdonnell.com www.kylemacdonnell.com Re/Max Cinco Ranch 916 S. Mason Rd. Katy, TX 77450 Each office is independently owned and operated.
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3731 Sedalia Brook 22522 Cascade Springs 6438 Winding Cove 25402 Estes Lake 13910 Barnhart 26822 Longleaf Valley 28011 Michener Falls 9423 Hawks Harbor 25303 Hall Meadow 1967 Indiana 25807 Pepper Bend 10402 Lindabury Hollow 27415 Royal Canyon 11422 Overland Trail 27642 Maverick Run 17210 Windy Pines 20802 Katie Marie 6006 Silver Thistle 3503 Lakes of Katy 3514 S Lake Village 10510 Red Cedar Hollow 4103 Sage Brush 13710 Pertshire 27410 Middlesprings 26403 Cole Trace
6003 Lakebluff 3910 Rivermoss 27711 Rocky Creek 4406 Lightbranch 4223 Copper Sky 27815 Warren Park 4506 Branchmead 5214 Jackson Park 9810 Springfield Ridge 6403 Richland Hills 26227 Bright Dawn 26330 Banning Park 3914 Bianca Springs 23126 San Salvador 27507 Know Prairie 6011 Brigstone Park 2007 Silver Brook 10518 Justin Ridge 23778 River Place 4426 Desert Cliff 22419 Wildwood Grove 8027 Bentford Park 21654 Live Oak Spring 5211 Tyler Park 27906 Heritage Stream
Q: “What’s Most Important When Choosing an Agent to Sell Your Home?” A: “A Proven Track Record with Years of Experience.”
32 Years Backed by a Professional Staff #1 Agent Re/Max Cinco Ranch Relocation Specialist Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame Re/Max of Texas Top 20 Houston Business Journal Top 25 Realtor® of the Year—2004 PRISM Awards
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HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES Grand Lakes - Committee Chairpersons COMMUNITY EVENTS Winter Festival Carole Fox 281-693-1183 Bonnie Duhart GARAGE SALE OPEN Easter Egg Hunt Bonnie Duhart Denise Morrow JULY 4th EVENT Carole Fox HALLOWEEN EVENt Denise Morrow Bonnie DuHart
carolejeanfox@yahoo.com bduhart0325@gmail.com bduhart0325@gmailcom disemorrow2002@yahoo.com carolejeanfox@yahoo.com disemorrow2002@yahoo.com bduhart0325@gmailcom
NEWSLETTER Monica Vagholkar monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com WOMAN’S ASSOC. OPEN LOST & FOUND PETS Lisa Lambert 281-392-5792 grandlakes4pets@aol.com PLAY GROUPS OPEN CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com
GRAND LAKES BOARD of Directors Collins Pier Bill Jenkins
Gary Collins Jeff Ross
www.grandlakeslife.com PLANNED COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, INC EMPLOYEES & ROLES RELEVANT TO GRAND LAKES PCMI OFFICE 281-870-0585 FAX: 281-870-9170 P.O. BOX 219223 HOUSTON, TX 77218 Email customercare@PCMI-us.com 281-870-0585 CUSTOMER CARE
POLICE/FIRE Emergency Numbers.... Fire Department (Emergency) Fire Department (Non Emergency) Fort Bend Co. Sheriff
***911*** 281-498-2800 281-498-1310 281-341-4665
Utilities/Post Office/FT BEND CO. CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 Reliant energy 713-207-7777 email:service@reliant.com Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 Municipal District Services ( MDS) GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 281-290-6503 281-290-6507 Billing/Payment/Customer Care Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 1-800-464-7928 AT & T (east of Peek) Best Trash 281-313-2378 (Pick up Mon. & Thurs.) (Thurs.-Recycle) Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222 1-800-332-7143 or www.centerpointenergy.com/houston> Comcast 713-341-1000 DPS Katy 281-391-4872 Katy & Park Row Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 Ft Bend Co. Animal Control 281-342-1512
Community Katy Family YMCA Fort Bend Co. Court House Katy Chamber of Commerce
281-392-5055 281-342-3411 281-391-5289
Schools www.katyisd.org KISD Administration KISD Transportation Alexander Rae Elementary Beckendorf Junior High Seven Lakes High School Miller Career Center www.katyisd.org Libraries Ft. Bend Co. Katy/Ft. Bend Mini-Branch Cinco Ranch Library George Memorial Maud Smith Marks
281-395-1311 281-395-1311 281-342-4455 281-492-8592
Medical Fort Bend Co.Health Dept. Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Kingsland Diagnostic Center Christus St. Catherine Hospital
281-342-6414 281-392-1111 281-579-1119 281-599-5700
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