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November 2013 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! WHAT’S NEW FOR NOVEMBER 2013 Is a low-fat, high taste Thanksgiving really possible? You bet it is! Also, how to squeeze in exercise this holiday season. Plus, maximize your dollar this Black Friday. Lots more in your November issue of your Grand Lakes’ newsletter!

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES Newsletter articles are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: December 2013 - due 10/20 January 2014 - due 11/20

GRAND LAKES NEWS It’s that time of year again - the holidays are upon us! More than family gatherings, enjoying meals together with friends and shopping, decorating, etc., the holiday season reminds of something much more important - VOLUNTEERISM. We get even busier during the holiday season and we forget about the most important thing - giving the gift of our time to someone else in need. As someone who’s dedicated and invested many years of volunteering and charitable giving, I can only humbly request for our community members to do something great this holiday season and each day. Something as simple as gathering your clean towels you no longer use and donating them to a local shelter will do. How about going through your kiddos’ books and old toys and share these treasures with another child who will cherish these things as if they were new. Or how about asking your local salon or doctor’s office for their older magazines or

gathering some from your own home and dropping them off at a local senior living community. Imagine the blessings that await you with your acts of kindness. Do something great, do something together and do something for society. Share your thoughts with me at: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com.

GRAND LAKES NEEDS CHAIRPERSONS! We need chairpersons and co-chairs for the following committees: • Grand Lakes Woman’s Association • Grand Lakes Kids’ Playgroup These are very popular and important committees, which bring 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).

YOUR HEALTH NOW! LOW FAT, HIGH TASTE THANKSGIVING! Let the eating festival begin! Mashed potatoes WITH gravy, buttery biscuits, ooey gooey pecan pie, fried turkey, all the trimmings and THEN some. Sounds like your traditional Thanksgiving holiday menu? You CAN eat all your favorite foods low fat and with high taste this holiday season! Here’s how: • When making rue, use skim milk with a cholesterol free spread, like Smart Balance. • If a recipe calls for cream, use skim milk. It tastes just the same.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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• Mashed potatoes are a must, but use half potato-half boiled cauliflower. It will be tasty AND you will get essential vitamins. • Skip the fatty dips with your fruit and veggie platters. Presentation is everything. Make your platters creative and if these dips are a must: make homemade dips. • Green bean casseroles are the tradition, so use low or no sodium soup, freshly boiled and chopped green beans, skim milk, a dash of fresh pepper and you can still afford the French fried onions! • Love the pies? Make your own low fat pie crust from scratch. The readymade crusts are made with shortening and other unnecessary preservatives and additives.

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Oh boy - you just ate too much Thanksgiving food. Now what do you do? BURN IT OFF! It is difficult to stick to an exercise plan around the holidays, but it isn’t impossible: • Make it a non-negotiable that your exercise is priority during the holiday season. • Ask family and friends to join you if they are visiting from out of town. • BEGIN your day with a walk/run or gym time. • Post eating fest, go for a brisk walk. The dishwasher can do all the work. • Drink lots of fluids to curb your hunger. Chances are you’re thirsty, vs. hungry. • Participate in the many local walks/runs that take place around the holidays.

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Birthstone: Topaz and Citrine Fruit & Veggies for November: Apples, Kale, Plantains, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens Broccoli Rabe, Mustard Greens November Flower: Chrysanthemum Astrological Signs: Scorpio & Sagittarius

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Twice a month, on a weekday evening, there will be an OPEN VOLLEYBALL time designated at either the Frog Pool or Swim Team Pool in Grand Lakes. 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 fun with family, friends and neighbors. Anyone can join the fun. Just show up to play!!

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.

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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).

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!

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.

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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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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.

GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND ON FACEBOOK! Be sure to check out the Facebook pages for pets lost and found in our area: www.facebook.com/GrandLakes4Pets. If residents “like” this page, they will receive even more info. regarding pets for adoption, as well as those found and lost.

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!

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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

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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! • 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 electricshock, 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 midday 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.

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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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.

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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

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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. 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!

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GRAND LAKES WEBSITE Go to www.grandlakeslife.com for the latest and greatest about the Grand Lakes community. The website is available for all Grand Lakes residents.

GRAND LAKES’ PARKS 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).

BIKE RACKS 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.

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NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES, EXCEPT FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLES For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate gocarts, 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.

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!

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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 713-2072222. 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.

GRAND LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please completely fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number (one only), year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Email to news@krenekprinting. com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. Must have parent(s) permission. (Revised 8/13) Over the past couple of months, we have attempted to contact all the teens on our jobseeker list. Many have not responded and this is a final attempt to get a response. If you have not spoken to us by phone or answered our email, you will be removed from the list until you contact us.

DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.

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CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING

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at the door for Students ($8 pre-sale) and $5 for Goldcard there will be no tax rate increase from the current rate of $.40 Members. For ticket and group sales information, please call with the $99 million authorization. Shannon Carter at 281-237-2857. Sensations is also booking for private events. Please call to book your holiday or private The authorization of the bond referendum by voters would event today. fund the building of three new Student Activity Facilities:

Agricultural Sciences Center - $25 million SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL SEVEN LAKES The District has outgrown the current L.D. Robinson Pavilion and room for growth or expanded instructional opportunities is limited. Developing an Agricultural Sciences Center at the current Gerald D. Young facility on Katy-Hockley Road Thursday, December 5th The Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction features: Band, will address student safety and convenience; reduce animal Choir, Orchestras, Sapphires, Theatre and benefits our Fine safety risk caused by travel; address the negative impact on Katy HS and Leonard Merrell Center operations and allow Arts Musical and our Masterworks Concert. for strategic investment in a long-term solution. Dinner and auction are from 5:30 - 7:15 PM in the SLHS STEM Project Center - $4.5 million Commons, with a full concert following at 7:30 in the SLHS The STEM Project Center will provide additional classroom and PAC. Concert and Silent Auction are Open to the Public. project space for students engaged in science, technology,

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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 Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.

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Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Greg Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.LegionPost164KatyTX.org for more information. VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first Monday of each month at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. in “Old Town Katy.” Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 7:30 PM. David Brasell, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Karon Cramer. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723 of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the Katy Fire Station on Ave. D in Old Town Katy. Ed O’Neal, Commander. Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).

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LOCAL VETERAN GROUPS MEET If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently serving on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow Veterans, please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each organization has its own requirements for membership.) AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to join.

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Since 2006, Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy has partnered with Luz Divina Lutheran Church in Marquéz, Perú, to carry out the Future Seekers program, a youth and family ministry that addresses the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of the Luz Divina community. The program provides hot lunches for the children on school days, school supplies, uniforms, after-school tutoring services, cultural and sports activities, life skills counseling for teens and weekly gatherings for parents on parenting topics and Christian formation. You are invited to come and celebrate this ministry during Living Word’s annual Future Seeker Fiesta, which will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday, November 3rd at El Jarrito,

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NEW CREATION FOOD DRIVE FOR KCM Stop by the Fulshear Kroger’s Store on Hwy. 1093 at Spring Green November 16th and take part in the New Creation food drive to benefit the local Katy Christian Ministries Food Bank! Just select a pre-packaged grocery bag and donate it to KCM as you check-out. The groceries will be distributed before Thanksgiving. Remember, hunger doesn’t take a holiday! For information: Pastor Dale 832-492-5136.

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NEW CREATION QUILTERS SEEKING FABRIC DONATIONS! Have you cleaned out your fabric collection lately? A group of quilters from New Creation Church that meets with the Fulshear Community quilting ladies in the Bob Lutz library has a bargain for you! The ladies meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 1 PM and will take your excess fabric and sew it into beautiful ‘kid’ quilts. These comfort quilts will be distributed by the Fort Bend County Women’s Shelter and the clients of Katy Christian Ministries’ Domestic Abuse program. Baby quilts will also be sent to the Lutheran World Relief agency for use by victims of natural disasters and devastation from war. Check the closets of your families and friends. Recycle for a good cause! Fabric and colorful crochet yarn may be dropped in the Fulshear collection containers in the Bob Lutz Library during open hours and at the Irene Stern Community Center between 9 AM to 12 noon during the months of October and November.

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ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES On November 19th, Benefits for Children with Disabilities, with guest speakers: Rosa Clay, Financial Professional, of The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Andrew Hardwick, Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration. Rosa will be providing an insurance sales presentation on how to help maintain government benefit eligibility for helping to secure your child’s financial future. Rosa will also be speaking on how you can help ensure that your child’s lifetime needs are met with appropriate insurance and financial products. Rosa has experience in working with families who have dependents with special needs and can help provide information on some of your most pressing questions about your dependent’s financial security needs. Please join us to learn how you can help create a more fulfilling life for your child now and after you’re gone © 2013. Rosa Clay, 713826-8902, www.prudential.com/us/rosa.clay. Location: St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Asbury Hall, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450. Free childcare is available, but you must RSVP for a spot for your child(ren) at least 24 hours in advance to Sarah Morrison at sarahmorrison@ sbcglobal.net. You do not need to RSVP to attend the meeting. Contact kgreeceman@aol.com for more info.

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3 RD ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK”

Saturday, December 8, 2012 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Family Life Assembly of God 1012 South Mason Road Katy, TX 77450 Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, last minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early for the best selection. All sold by the pound. For more information contact us at flagwomen@familylifeassembly.org or call 281-392-0637.

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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.

KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ADULT 55+

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.

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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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Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8:00 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.

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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 with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.

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Memorial Lutheran Church of Katy, located at 5810 Third Street, will be conducting their quarterly Blood Drive on November 12, 2013, from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Loomis Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Any questions, please contact the office at 281-391-0171.

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The Star of Destiny (Katy) Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will have a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, 2013. The sale will be held from 7:30 am until 11:00 am at: Estates of Chesterfield Swim and Tennis Club 1707 Briarchester Katy, Texas 77450 There will be household items, furniture, toys, clothing, books and much more! The items are reasonably priced and this sale is our main source of funds for our patriotic activities with our troops, schools, libraries and military families. Please join us and check out all the treasures! For information, please contact us at: thestarofdestiny@ yahoo.com or http://texasdar.org/chapters/StarDestiny.

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Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop by on Saturday, November 9th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in our communitywide garage sale! Residents will be selling their items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by the SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes section - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on the day of the sale. For a map and list of items being sold at Cardiff Ranch, don’t forget to pick it up at the entrance to Cardiff Ranch, which is not far from Westheimer Lakes North (located off of FM 1463 and 1-2 miles from the FM 1093 intersection, Katy 77494, 281-394-7944) on the day of the sale. Don’t miss out!

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Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, Texas 77449 will be having their 24th annual heartwarming Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 from 9 AM to 4 PM. We have 68 vendors, along with our Tea Room filled with homemade wassail and baked goodies, silent auction baskets and our Sandwich Shoppe with homemade chicken salad sandwiches. We have beautiful pottery, wood crafts, soft sculpture, floral, jewelry, bows, Christmas décor, clothing and so much more. Santa will visit during the day too... the Choir will be singing carols. for more information, visit our website at www.holycov.org or call 281-579-1200, ext. 329.

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Carnival Round the Central Figure by Diana Amsterdam. Regional Premier - November 7-23, 2013. A wild ride through theatrical terrain that sears the senses and impacts the audience at a visceral place, which also manages to be hilariously funny and heartbreakingly real in the five core scenes of a young woman’s visit to the death bed of her friend. Her moment of acknowledgment and comfort comes hard in the face of denial, moralizing, insane positive thinking, desperate chit chat and the existential fears we all harbor about the end moments of life - the great mystery. Museum of Dysfunction IV - December 6-14, 2013. Short plays from 200 writers who submitted from all over the US and were chosen by a panel. Co-produced by Wordsmyth Theatre. Rome by John Harvey - World Premier - March 6-22, 2014. This original script is being written by local playwright, John Harvey, work shopped by designers, musicians and actors, video documented over a year and presented as a collaborative effort as our final play in the season. Located at Studio 101 at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. All performances begin at 8 pm. Price - $18 regular/ $10 students and seniors. Pay as you can on Mondays and $25 for opening night with a party immediately after the show. More info/reservations: www.mildredsumbrella.com - info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.

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The award-winning Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) proudly announces its 2013-2014 Season Subscription Program. Season subscriptions offer incentives and discounts to new and returning patrons for every performance in our 2013-2014 season. Subscribers save 20% off the regular ticket price. Compared to the individual ticket price, it is like getting two shows for free. Not only do patrons save money and get to choose the best seats, but they receive exclusive perks, including recognition in every Playbill and two complimentary concession items for every show. The HFAC 2013-2014 season includes the following productions: • The Crucible, spellbinding drama (Through Nov. 10, 2013) • Winter Wonderettes, a Christmas extravaganza featuring your favorite holiday pop songs (Nov. 29 - Dec. 22, 2013) • A Raisin in the Sun, a life-affirming drama (Jan. 10 - Feb. 2, 2014) • Peter Pan, the beloved classic and family musical (Feb. 21 - Mar. 9, 2014) • Godspell, a divinely inspired musical (Apr. 4 - 27, 2014) • The Beaux’ Stratagem, delightful period farce (May 23 - Jun. 15, 2014) • Les Miserables, dramatic tale of redemption (July 11 - Aug. 3, 2014) All performances are on the HFAC Garza Mainstage, recently named “Houston’s Best Gem of a Theatre” by the Houston Press, except for Peter Pan, which will be performed at the Berry Center. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscriptions start as low as $100. For the best seating and lowest prices, become a season subscriber. Patrons can purchase their subscriptions online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.

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DECIBELLES (A BARBERSHOP CHORUS) Do you like to sing? Are you looking for a place to display your talents or just to have fun with music? You should be a Decibelle! We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of 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 1920’s, 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. PS: We are starting rehearsal for this Christmas Show. You have time to prepare for it.

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Tour beautifully decorated Katy-area homes full of holiday decorations, while enjoying the sounds of the award-winning Cinco Ranch High School Bravo Show Choir and Cinco Ranch High School Orchestra. The Cougar Stars will be on hand at each home to help guide you on your tour. Proceeds from the tour help support the Cougar Stars’ activities. The Cougar Stars are under the direction of Mrs. Samantha Cockerham and Ms. Christine Deci. For more information, please visit www.crhscougarstars.org.

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THE HOUSTON LUTHERAN CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS The Houston Lutheran Chorale will be performing two Christmas Concerts this year. The performances will be held on December 7th, at 7:00 PM, at Memorial Lutheran Church, Katy, Texas, 281-391-0171 and another performance will be held on December 8th, at 3:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 713-869-8486. The public is invited and tickets can be ordered by telephoning either church or they can be ordered on line at www.hlc-tx.org. There will be an offering taken at each performance for the tickets.

WHAT IS CHRISTMAS WITHOUT HANDEL’S MESSIAH? To many people, Christmas is just not Christmas without singing or hearing Handel’s Messiah. Come join the churches of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community Church The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints St. Peter’s United Methodist Church as they present the ‘Messiah Sing-a-long’ with full orchestra featuring solos and choruses from the Christmas Portion, Part 1. We will also sing the “Amen” and “Hallelujah! Chorus.” The event will be held in the Sanctuary of the Church at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church,

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL’S HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

Discover the magic of the holidays!! Welcome to Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday Dec 13, 2013. Make it an event and enjoy five festively adorned homes. A Holiday Market Place is also one of your stops, with local vendors to help you fill all your holiday gift needs and wants! Tickets can be purchased at Hauerlands, Katy Floral Market and Taylor High School. Proceeds are in support of THS Project Grad 2014.

NATURE PROGRAMS 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 every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include:

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BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH Offering Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2013-14 Bear Creek Baptist Church is offering Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-8th Grade. Cost is $70 for Basketball and for Cheerleading. This year the cost does not include the basketball shorts or the cheer mock turtleneck. These can be purchased for an additional $15 each. They will have one hour of practices a week and on Saturdays they will have a game for one hour. Every practice and game takes place on our Campus. They will learn great new skills from encouraging coaches. Registration began October 15th. Each child needs to attend one evaluation session. Our first Evaluations will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, November 4th, 5th and 7th, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM in our gym on the North side of our church. We will also have one on Saturday, November 9th between 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon. We will kick off the season with a Skills Clinic on Saturday, December 7th and practices will begin the next week starting December 9th. You can register on line at www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports (click on Register Now). For more information contact Linda Newhouse at Linda.newhouse@bcstaff.org. Bear Creek Baptist Church at 5901 N. Fry Rd. Katy, Tx 77449, 281-859-9900.

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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 FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You can also find us at www. yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.

VOLLEYBALL Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.

KATY RUGBY CLUB Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training every Sunday 2-4 PM, at Beck Junior High school Football Field. For more information, visit www.katyrugbyclub.com

KATY VALKYRIES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE The Katy Valkyries is a varsity team competing in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League and accepts players from all KISD high schools. Lacrosse experience is not necessary to join the team - we will teach you the skills and game strategy. Please see our new website at: www.katyvalkyries.org for additional information.

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.

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• THE BASICS OF BUYING & SELLING ON EBAY - Thursday, November 7th, 10:00-11:00 AM, Computer Lab. Learn how to buy and sell items on eBay and how monetary transactions take place. Reservations are required. • SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE: AN EREADER WORKSHOP - Wednesday, November 13th, 10:00-11:00 AM, Computer Lab. Learn how to download eBooks to your mobile reading device, such as a Kindle or Nook, from the library’s online digital library collection, OverDrive or from online bookstores. Bring your library card number and PIN and Amazon and Adobe usernames and passwords if available. Reservations are required. • ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. MS Word Survival 2010 Basics: Tuesday, November 19th, 10:00 AM MS Excel 2010 Survival Basics: Wednesday, November 20th, 10:00 AM MS PowerPoint 2010 Survival Basics: Tuesday, November 26th, 10:00 AM WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays 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. The library will be closed on November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. • Story Time: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. • Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, movies, stories and more for children in K through third grades. • Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages welcome. • Tween Scene: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM - activities for youth in grades 4 and 5. The library will be closed on November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. • Young Adult Cafe: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Designed for youth in grades 6 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

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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 comput-

er-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.

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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THE THANKSGIVING TURKEY Of all the Thanksgiving symbols, the turkey has become the most well known. The wild turkey is native to northern Mexico and the eastern United States. The turkey has brown features with buff-colored feathers on the tips of the wing and on the tail. The male turkey is called a Tom and as with most birds, is bigger and has brighter and more colorful plumage. The female is called a Hen and is generally smaller and drab in color. The Tom turkey has a long wattle (a fleshy, wrinkled, brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat) at the base of its bill and additional wattles on the neck, as well as a prominent tuft of bristles resembling a beard projecting downward from its chest. The turkey was originally domesticated in Mexico and was brought into Europe early in the 16th century. Since that time, turkeys have been extensively raised because of the excellent quality of their meat and eggs. Some of the common breeds of turkey in the United States are the Bronze, Narragansett, White Holland and Bourbon Red. Though there is no real evidence that turkey was served at the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving, in a book written by the Pilgrim’s Governor Bradford, he does make mention of wild turkeys. In a letter sent to England, another Pilgrim describes how the governor sent “four men out fowling” returning with turkeys, ducks and geese.

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Beautiful glass dining room table, $500; glass coffee table, $75; glass console table, $50. 713-805-5082. Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com.

AUTOMOTIVE 2004 VW Passat Wagon GLS 1.8t, dark green with power windows, locks, mirrors, moonroof, black leatherette seats, ABS, ESP traction control, 6 airbags, heated seats & mirrors, no accidents, clean title, 100k mls, all scheduled maintenance with records, by owner, $7,500. 281-844-0976. 2012 VW Jetta Sedan, 4dr, auto SE, super clean, drives excellent, great gas mileage, power windows & doors, CD,and more! Mileage 35,235, $15,499. 832-594-5856. 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster Hugger 883, low miles, $6,000; 2000 Harley Davidson Road King, award winning daily use, $18,000. Call 281-859-2362 and leave a message. Motor Guide ET54 Trolling Motor and Minnkota 24LB Trolling Motors, never been used. Sell both for $350. Ken at 832-655-4746.

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HELP WANTED Before/After School Counselors: Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA - Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. Part-Time. Shifts available Monday-Friday: 6:30-8:30 AM and/or 2:30-6:30 PM. Submit applications to Sherry Hubbard; sherryh@ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 235. Member Services Representatives: Responsible adults needed to work the front desk at the Katy YMCA to register members for programs, answer questions, greet, etc. Early morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available. Must love working with the public and be strong at multi-tasking. Part-Time. Submit applications to Michelle Steffes; michelle. steffes@ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 214. Director/Assistant Director for Extended Care Program. Management position available for Extended Care Program at Faith West Academy. Candidates must have high school diploma equivalent and CDA or Director’s credentials. Experience of at least one year in education or related field and at least one year supervising the care of children in a licensed facility. Please call 281-391-5683 x 222 or E-mail - yfitzgerald@faithwest.org for an appointment. Mother’s Day Out teacher, Tuesday/Thursday teacher position available for Mother’s Day Out (toddler) at Faith West Academy. Candidates must have high school diploma equivalent, CDA credentials. Experience of at least one year working with 2-year-olds and/or 3-year-olds in a licensed facility required. Please call 281-391-5683 x 222 or E-mail - yfitzgerald@faithwest.org for an appointment. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a Power Washing and Roof Cleaning Technician. Requirements: must be a selfstarter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have 12’ trailer, towing experience and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Salon Picasso looking for experienced stylist and full time salon coordinator. Call 281-861-9911.

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Classified Ads Lifetime Learners Child Development Center and Pre-School is now hiring for our Katy location; teachers and child care providers.Contact Mrs. Dana, 281-394-5437. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Sales persons wanted to sell Replacement Windows and Window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. 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.

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Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-463-4717. 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.

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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Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 AT & T (east of Peek) 1-800-464-7928 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

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