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November 2013 ASSESSMENT UNCHANGED IN 2014 At the September 11, 2013 Board of Directors meeting, your Board approved a Budget and Assessment for 2014. This budget provides for the operation our neighborhood and maintains the reserves of the Association. As discussed at the 2012 Annual Meeting, we are continuing the implementation of the Reserve Study in order to meet our future financial needs. Landscaping is by far our largest expense and that contract will remain the same for 2014. We’ve also realized savings in our water, electricity and perimeter mowing costs. The 2014 budget holds most costs at 2013 levels and no increase will be required to the annual assessment. It will remain at $995 per household. The following table presents a view of the budget, which shows that 80% of expenditures are spent directly on neighborhood amenities.

Grayson Lakes 2014 Budget by Type Amenities Common Area

$275,050

50%

$76,300

14%

$69,085

12%

$25,900

Mowing,irrigation, plants and décor

Lake Maintenance, fountains, electricity

Reserves Major future replacements, e.g. fences

Sport and Play Pool, courts and playgrounds

Total Amenities

$446,335

80%

$37,100

$35,700 $18,785 $17,650

6% 3% 3%

Total Operations

$109,235

20%

Total Expense

$555,570

Operations Administrative Management, Assessments, Communication

Collections and other legal Insurance Misc

Your Board hired a new management company (Sterling ASI) at a slight increase in annual cost, but this cost increase was offset by savings realized in other areas of the budget and we anticipate more efficient management of the Association. As part of our contract with Sterling ASI, residents will be given the option to pay assessments over three months. By now, you should have received your 2014 Statement. Three coupons were included allowing you to make payments in October, November and December, before the 2014 Assessments are due on January 1, 2014. Please be sure to include at least one coupon with each payment you make. Remember, your assessment is due January 1, 2014.

GRAYSON LAKES ANNUAL MEETING FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER The Annual Meeting of the Grayson Lakes Community Association will occur on December 5, 2013. There will be an informational Forum at 6:30 PM, with a Business Meeting starting at 7:00 PM. Please start thinking about setting aside time to attend the meeting and participate in the governance of our community. If you are unable to attend, be sure you return the Proxy form that will be included with the official notice of the meeting. Instructions for completing a proxy can be found elsewhere in this newsletter. At least 10% of residents must be present in person or by proxy in order for the community to conduct business and elect Board members. While 10% doesn’t sound like much, we usually struggle to achieve that level of participation.

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The association is still seeking candidates for two positions that will need to be filled this coming December. Grayson Lakes property owners and/ or residents are encouraged to run for the Board and exercise their knowledge and judgment in the operation of our community. The Grayson Lakes CIA Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse, except December in lieu of the Annual Meeting. Deliberations include finances, community activities, newsletter content, vendor performance and overall maintenance. A form has been provided elsewhere in this newsletter for those who would like to announce their intention to run for the Board. It is too late to have your name appear on proxies mailed to residents but is not too late for your name to be included on ballots at the meeting.

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If you are not able to attend the annual meeting of the HOA on December 5, 2013, please be sure to send your proxy. Without a quorum, we will not be able to conduct business and elect Board members. You received a proxy with the material you were sent regarding the meeting. There are four steps to completing your proxy: 1. Name your proxy holder: This can be a friend you know will attend the meeting or you can designate the Secretary of the HOA. 2. Grant authority to your proxy holder: This ranges from just counting your proxy for quorum purposes to granting full authority to vote on all issues. Or, you can instruct the proxy holder to vote for specific board candidates.

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CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORM

This nomination form serves as my notice of intent to run for a position on the Board of Directors of the Grayson Lakes Homeowners Association. NAME: ADDRESS: HOME PHONE:

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Requirements to run for a position on the Board of Directors: • • •

According to the Bylaws of the Association, any owner of property or resident within Grayson Lakes is eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors. Under Texas law, no one who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude may run for a position on an HOA Board. Note: While residents may run for the Board only owners may vote.

Please provide brief answers to the following questions: 1. What experience and/or qualifications can you bring to the Association Board of Directors?

2. What area of Community Management are you most concerned with?

3. Tell us a little about yourself.

Please return form via mail (11201 Lake Woodbridge Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77498), fax (281966-1785) or email (Ry@sterlingasi.com) on or before November 1, 2013 in order to be included on the proxy form mailed to owners. Candidates submitting forms after that date will be announced at the annual meeting.

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GRAYSON LAKES BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL Meetings of the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors are held the second Wednesday of every month except December. The meetings are held in the Recreation Center and start at 6:30 PM. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Recreation Center door no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting notices will also be emailed to residents who have provided an email address to the Association. If you would like to be included on that list, contact Ry Reid at ry@sterlingasi.com. Notice of a canceled or rescheduled meeting will be posted on the Recreation Center door no later than 6:30 PM of the regularly scheduled day. Residents wishing to observe need only show up. Residents wishing to speak are asked to inform the Management Company at ry@sterlingasi.com that they wish to be placed on the agenda. Please do this no later than 8 days before the meeting since agendas are prepared a week in advance. If you will indicate the nature of your business beforehand, it will give the Management Company and your Board a chance to prepare for questions that might come up. Please be advised, it is your Board’s practice to limit initial comments from residents to 5 minutes, so plan accordingly.

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STREET LIGHT OUTAGES Your Homeowner’s Association has not contracted for regular inspections of the community’s streetlights and relies on residents to report outages to Centerpoint. Each light pole is marked with a 6 digit number and that is the best way to identify the pole, however, a physical description can be used instead. Centerpoint can be contacted by phone at 713-923-3725 or via the web at cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage. A link to the website can be found on our community web site www.graysonlakesliving. com under community: important numbers.

METAL TREE STAKES Are the supporting wires that initially held your tree in place slack or non-existent? Has your tree started to grow over the support wire and in danger of being killed? If either of these is true, it’s time to remove the metal tree stakes from your yard. This can be a chore. Your Board has heard that Grayson Lakes resident Lanny Hitchcock has equipment to pull these stakes and will do the work for free as long as he can keep the stakes. He can be contacted at LKHitch@yahoo.com.

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THANKSGIVING TRIVIA • The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving in the fall of 1621. • The drink that the Puritans brought with them in the Mayflower was the beer. • The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land. • The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days. • President George Washington issued the first national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation in the year 1789 and again in 1795. • The state of New York officially made Thanksgiving Day an annual custom in 1817. • Sarah Josepha Hale, an editor with a magazine, started a Thanksgiving campaign in 1827 and it was result of her efforts that in 1863 Thanksgiving was observed as a day for national thanksgiving and prayer. • Abraham Lincoln issued a ‘Thanksgiving Proclamation’ on third October 1863 and officially set aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving. Whereas earlier the presidents used to make an annual proclamation to specify the day when Thanksgiving was to be held. • President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored Thursday before last of November as Thanksgiving Day in the year 1939. He did so to make the Christmas shopping season longer and thus stimulate the economy of the state. • Congress passed an official proclamation in 1941 and declared that now onwards Thanksgiving will be observed as a legal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November every year. • Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. But it was Thomas Jefferson who opposed him. It is believed that Franklin then named the male turkey as ‘tom’ to spite Jefferson.

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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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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.

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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.

GARDENING TIPS FOR NOVEMBER • Brown patch will continue to plague St. Augustine lawns as nights get cooler and humidity and rain continue. Discolored circles will appear in low areas almost overnight. Apply a fungicide recommended for brown patch according to label directions. Avoid walking through brown-patched turf. It spreads easily from the bottom of your shoes. If brown patch appears in the same lawn areas every year, add an inch or two of sandy topsoil to eliminate those low spots. • Fertilize St. Augustine turf with a winterizing formula to promote root growth over the winter months. Lower your lawn mover blades now and mow on a schedule that cuts no more than one-third of the grass blade away. • As chrysanthemums and other perennials finish blooming, cut flowering stalks to the ground to permit all strength to be used in making root growth. • Feed roses lightly, but avoid nitrogen fertilizers. Do not prune now. Keep up spraying program and water deeply. • Remove dead foliage and plant debris to help eradicate insects and disease organisms. Thin out and transfer volunteer seedlings. Beds made now will benefit by weathering before being planted. If soil is heavy, dig six inches deep, leave rough, cover with gymsum and strawy manure, water and allow to mellow.

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• Bananas are more likely to bear fruit if the trunk does not die back in winter. Cut banana stalks back to six feet, wrap with newspaper and burlap. • Continue mulching for winter. Build up a thick top mulch to protect roots from freezing and winter drying. Don’t throw away those pine tree needles; they make great acidic mulch for azaleas, gardenias and next Spring’s impatiens. • Place pansies in beds after weather has cooled. Use a little blood meat mixed in soil under each plant. • Now is the best time to plant trees and shrubs.

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KATY ISD NEW WEBSITE HOMEPAGE LAUNCHED Dear Katy ISD Family, Katy ISD is proud to announce the launch of its new website homepage and the gradual transition of department and campus websites over the course of the fall semester. The new homepage is the culmination of a yearlong initiative to gather feedback and direction from parents, staff and other Katy stakeholders about how the District’s website could better serve our community’s needs. What emerged is a clean design, consistent and improved navigation, an upgrade to the technology that supports the site and quick acess to our most frequently visited District-wide webpages. Department pages and campus websites will be transitioned to the new homepage format during the fall semester. In the meantime, some department pages and all campus websites will be temporarily linked to the older version of the District’s website. Some examples of pages in which visitors will experience redirects to the old website are the Transportation, Teaching & Learning and Special Education pages. We greatly appreciate your patience as we continue to improve upon the website to make it a better experience for all who visit it. Wishing you a successful school year, Katy ISD Technology Department.

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The Boy Scouts of Troop 209 will deliver and stack wood in the Katy area on October 26th and November 16th. To purchase wood, please visit www.bsatroop209.org. The link to the order form is under current events & activities. Also call Benedicte Richard 713-962-4943 to order or for more information. All the money earned will go to the boys’ scout accounts to purchase camping equipment and supplies.

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.

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. 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).

CHURCH NEWS FUTURE SEEKER FIESTA 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

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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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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

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Join fun-loving, laughing neighbors at a Synagogue turned Comedy Club on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM at Congregation Or Ami, 4334 Wilcrest, Houston 77082. Nationally renowned comedian, Tom Ryan, will headline a real comedy club performance. Tom has appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman,” several times, has written for “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher” and has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Jeff Foxworthy, Tim Allen and Dennis Miller. He regularly headlines corporate events for large companies like Coca Cola, Continental Airlines, Compaq and Morgan Stanley. Ryan believes the best comedy comes from the most unlikely

sources. So, be prepared to witness original, audiencerelevant, time-relevant, side-splitting humor. For only $36/person admission, enjoy great comedy, in an authentic comedy club environment, along with snacks, wine, beer and other (soft) beverages. For tickets and additional information, call 713-334-4300 or email: houstonorami@ gmail.com or visit their website www.oramihouston.org.

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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Come and study Matthew with the Central Evening Women’s Class each Tuesday, 6:50 PM, at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway @ Voss, Houston, TX 77057. Women and children (grades 1-12) are welcome. Spanish and Chinese materials are available. Contact: njac11@sbcglobal.net.

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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.

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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 with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church

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by visiting the Katy Wine Fest website at www.katywinefest.com. Due to limited seating, those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase tickets early as the event is likely to sell out. For more information about the Katy Wine Fest, visit www.KatyWineFest.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/katywinefest.

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BLOOD DRIVE 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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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!

FALL CRAFT SHOWS AND FESTIVALS 35TH ANNUAL DEERFIELD VILLAGE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Friday, November 8th from 12 noon to 8 pm Saturday, November 9th from 9 am to 4 pm Located at the Rec Center 4045 Deerfield Village Dr. (Off Clay Road & Barker Cypress) Look for signs!! Fabulous Show Free Admission

HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW

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,

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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.

MAYDE CREEK MARTINETTE DANCE TEAM CRAFT SHOW

Please join us for the “Crafts at the Creek” annual Mayde Creek Martinette Dance Team Craft Show, scheduled for Saturday, November 16th at Mayde Creek High School. Hours for the show will be 9 AM - 4 PM and admission is free. The show will include unique crafts, gifts and special activities for children, including face painting. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact Brian Carr at briandcarr@gmail.com. Mayde Creek High School is located at 19202 Groeschke Road. Proceeds from the show benefit the Martinette Dance Team.

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CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS FROM CRAFT VENDORS OF HANDMADE CRAFTS ONLY. First Congregational Church will be celebrating its 19th annual Pilgrim Festival on Saturday, November 23rd, from 10 AM - 4 PM, rain or shine. Booth space varies in price depending on size and inside or outside. Please email Sue Earl at jearl8925@ sbcglobal.net for application or further information. The church is located at 10840 Beinhorn Rd, Houston 77024 (Voss/Bingle exit off I-10).

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By Christi Rickel The Cinco Ranch High School Cougar Stars Dance Team is proud to host their 10th Annual Holiday Parade of Homes on Thursday, Dec. 5th and Friday, Dec. 6th, from 6:00 pm 10:00 pm. Tour five local Katy-area homes. Tickets are $12 and are available at Beau Kisses, Curtain Call, Hauerland’s, Ya Ya Club or from your favorite Cougar Star. 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 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.

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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.

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The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter is please to host Bob Honig as the speaker for our monthly program. The topic for the September program is the “Christmas BirdCount” program. As an added bonus, Bob will also entertain any questions attendees may have with regard to butterfly counts. Bob is an environmental consultant who serves as a board member and volunteer for the Katy Prairie Conservancy. He is also a member of the Houston Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, The Wilderness Society, the Ornithology Group of the Outdoor Nature Club of Houston and other natural history organizations. He has a wealth of experience in leading field trips, presenting programs and performing bird surveys. This program will take place on Thursday, November 7th, at 7 PM. The meeting will be preceded by a social at 6:30 PM and will be held at the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy, TX. The meeting is free and open to all interested persons. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.

DAR TO HONOR VETERANS On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11th, 11 AM, the Houston Astros and the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution will honor all American Veterans with a free screening of the inspirational documentary Honor Flight: One Last Mission. Free tickets. Doors open at 11:00 AM. For ticket instructions: www.astros.com.

YMCA TURKEY DASH REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Join us for the 11th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dash presented by Reliant. Taking place on November 28, 2013, the event features something for everyone, including a competitive 10K and 5K as well as a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run and a 1 Mile Walk. An estimated 6,000 people will participate. In

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KATY YOUTH BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES FALL AND WINTER LEAGUE REGISTRATION Katy Youth Basketball is launching the 28th season of Youth Basketball for boys and girls. Teams are forming for boys and girls in 1st through 8th grade zoned to the Katy Independent School District. Late Registration is available online at www. KYBB.org. Teams are formed by grade level and announced in late November. Katy Youth Basketball depends on volunteers for its success. If you are able to coach during the Basketball season please download the coaching form from www.kybb.org and fax it to 281-712-6770. Katy Youth Basketball is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a basketball program for all students within KISD in 1st through 8th grades. The organization is administered by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who share a common mission to provide an opportunity for boys and girls of similar age and dissimilar abilities to participate in an organized basketball program. For more info., visit www.kybb.org.

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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.

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BURN THOSE TURKEY DAY CALORIES! 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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• Set spending limits. • Gift unused gift cards you have at home. • Coordinate and schedule a family portrait/photograph - these make GREAT gifts. • Shop at thrift stores or outlet stores. Many times you will find NEW items at the thrift store. • VOLUNTEER. There’s no greater gift than giving someone the gift of your time. • Use your credit card rewards. • Price match competitor ads and online deals. • Remember NEEDS vs. WANTS. • Look at your list and check it not once, not twice but many times. Is it really necessary to give EVERYONE on your list a gift?

NOVEMBER 2013 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS November 2013 is observed as: • American Diabetes Month • Lung Cancer Awareness Month • Native American Indian Heritage • National Healthy Skin Month • National Family Caregivers Month Birthstone: Topaz and Citrine Fruit & Veggies for November: Apples, Kale, Plantains, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens Broccoli Rabe, Mustard Greens

Sweet Potato Casserole III 2 pounds mashed sweet potatoes 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine the sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine and the milk. Mix until well blended. Spoon sweet potato mixture into the prepare casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Combine the crushed cornflakes, pecans, remaining 1/4 cup butter or margarine, and brown sugar to taste. Sprinkle over the top of the baked sweet potatoes and return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Source: http://allrecipes.com/ Submitted by: Earla Taylor

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Classified Ads FOR SALE Natuzzi Italian leather sectional, cream color, $550. rv_dmusquiz@consolidated.net. Two sofas, cherry coffee table, wingback chair, oak entertainment center, day bed, bachelor chest with hutch, computer desk with hutch. Best offers, pictures on request. Garage refrigerator (free). Call 832-437-4834. Wood blinds, mint condition, like new, standard window sizes. For sizes and prices, call 832-228-4247. 1934 Krakauer Brothers Baby Grand Piano. It is 4’9” across and 5’9” deep. It is in very good condition, with original bench and all ivory keys in perfect condition. Asking $3,300. (This includes the cost of moving the piano to you anywhere in Houston.) Contact: Celeste Dannelly. Cell, 832-492-0172. Email me at mcpick3@gmail.com for a picture.

POOLS, HARDSCAPES & LANDSCAPES • NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION • • POOL REMODELS & REPAIRS • • POOL CLEANING SERVICE • Weekly pool maintenance • PATIO COVERS & ARBORS • • DECKS • Flagstone, pavers, spray deck & stamped concrete • LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION • Custom landscapes, water features and stonework • IRRIGATION (Lic. 8260) • Sprinkler system / drainage installation and repair

Lovely solid maple wood hutch top with glass doors, $75 OBO. Beautiful 1 yr old outdoor sofa and ottoman with sunbrella cushions. New at Chair King $2,000, sell for $1,250. 281-787-1205.

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Free hot tub with gazebo top. Needs new pump motor. Call 713-705-0424. Pro-Form 14.0 CE elliptical machine. Less than a year old, perfect condition, need the room. New $799.99, asking $550. Call after 6:00 PM, 281-213-3999.

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Rockets tickets, 2 seats, section 103, row 23, seats 16&17, $110/pair, face value season ticket holder. Great seats. 713-851-5431 call/text. GE top load washer and electric dryer for sale, excellent condition, only used for one month. Sold as a set, $700. Brown Chenille couch with throw pillows, very good condition, $225. 281-216-2708.

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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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WANTED Wanted: old and collectable toys, tin, transformers, dolls, etc. 281-760-7175. Wanted: Rolex watches for collector. 281-414-3597.

HELP WANTED - CARE 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.

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.

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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. 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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HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE

For sale by owner: 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, theater and playroom, dining, study, spacious kitchen, 2 car garage, backyard patio, crown molding, 4,300 sq. ft. with a lot of upgrades. Former model home, must see! Lakemont Shore subdivision, Richmond, TX 77407, $330,000. Call for more information/ pictures, 281-766-4101 or 281-215-3433.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES

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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