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MONTHly FEaTUREd HOME Featured - 6307 Tall Canyon. For those who keep their homes and yards looking great, we thank you. Here is an example of a beautifully maintained house - just look at those azaleas! If there is a home you wish to see featured in the newsletter, please feel free to submit it via email so we can get it into the upcoming publication of the newsletter. We also continue to see residents who keep their trash and recycling bins in public view (side of the house, in front of the garage, etc.). Many residents have received more than one letter about this issue – if you are among them, please be aware you WILL BE FINED. There is no need to keep your trash cans on display for your neighbors and their visitors to see. If your garage is so full that you cannot fit a trash can in there, it’s time to clear out a few things.

COUNTRy SIdE MOBIlE VET ClINIC VISITS CaNyON GaTE ONSITE OFFICE HOURS Monday 8:15 AM to 3:30 pM Tuesday 8:15 AM to 3:30 pM Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:15 AM to 3:30 pM Friday 8:15 AM to 3:30 pM pHONE 281-492-6020 Closed Saturday Voicemail is available. Calls will be returned during scheduled office hours.

Mark your calendars! The Country Side Mobile Vet Clinic is scheduled to return to Canyon Gate on Saturday, May 5th from 2:00 to 3:30 pM at the recreation center. Dr. Regina Jamieson is the visiting veterinarian and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Dr. Jamieson offers packages that include all annual vaccinations, heartworm tests and prevention and flea control. Save a trip to the vet and bring your pet to the Mobile Vet Clinic.

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The board has contracted with Sweetwater Pools to manage the pool for the 2012 season. May 5th - May 28th Mon.-Fri. Closed Sat. 10 am - 8 Pm Sun. 1 Pm - 8 Pm Memorial Day 10 am - 8 Pm June 4th - August 26th Mon. Closed Tue.-Sat. 10 am - 8 Pm Sun. 1 Pm - 8 Pm August 26th - September 3rd Mon.- Fri. Closed Sat. 10 am - 8 Pm Sun. 1 Pm - 8 Pm Labor Day 10 am - 8 Pm The pool is closed for cleaning on Mondays. However, if a holiday falls on a Monday, the pool will be open on the holiday and cleaning will be scheduled for the Tuesday following. FITNESS ROOM HOURS Please note that the fitness room closes at 9 Pm on Sunday for cleaning. The hours are as follows: Sunday - 6 am - 9 Pm Monday-Saturday - 6 am - 10 Pm

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DEED REStRICtIONS With all the rain we’ve had this winter (if one could call it that!), the yards and foliage are growing at a speedy rate. While performing recent inspections, it was quite obvious that many residents are not in the full swing of “regular” yard maintenance. Please make sure you are doing your part to keep the community looking neat and tidy. Overgrown and weedy yards, dead foliage, junk left on the driveway, newspapers piled at the front door - these are all things that really detract from the overall look of the street. They can and will impact home values - and can be especially bad for those who might have their house on the market. Please try to be respectful of your neighbors by keeping your house and landscaping properly maintained!

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Landscape IrrIgatIon tIps from cInco munIcIpaL utILIty dIstrIct no. 8 April showers bring May flowers. Time for irrigation is once again upon us. 60-70% of residential water use goes to landscaping, with lawns using the most water. Typical irrigation system efficiency is 50% or less. Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 8 (Cinco MUD 8) would like to assist its customers in saving water and money. Cinco MUD 8 makes available FREE evaluations for residential outdoor irrigation systems. These evaluations are provided by the W.I.S.E. Guys (Water Irrigation System Evaluation) with all costs paid for by Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 1 (the Cinco Ranch area Master District) and the North Fort Bend Water Authority. For your FREE irrigation evaluation, please log on to www.nfbwa.com/wiseguys. For more information on W.I.S.E. Guys, please visit www.vepollc.com and click on W.I.S.E. Guys. Get your EVALUATION now. Lawns do not need to be watered every day, twice per week is sufficient for grass health. Even in severe drought, twice per week watering promotes deeper grass roots. Residents should set lawnmowers on a high setting, which would allow the grass to absorb more moisture and naturally destroy the weeds. The soil in Cinco MUD 8 has a high CLAY content so the ground absorbs water at a slower rate. Set your irrigation timer to water for FIVE to EIGHT minutes per zone and repeat one hour later. This is known as “Cycle and Soak.” When you participate in the W.I.S.E. Guys program, the certified contractor will reset your controller for the right amount of time based on sun/shade/soil type and the type of sprinkler heads on each zone. This will allow the ground to absorb the water and avoid water runoff (wasted water). Another money saving technique is to shorten the watering time by ONE minute and if the grass is still green, money is saved. The addition of a RAIN SENSOR, which will disengage the sprinklers after a specific amount of rain, will save water and money.

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securIty The front gate is our best defense against outside crime. We require all vehicles entering via the Visitors gate to present photo ID. Residents need to be sure their guests are aware of our procedures. If the visitor doesn’t like it, they can leave. Residents utilizing the Visitors lane to enter the community need to contact the office to obtain an EZ tag (or to program your tollroad tag) or Resident sticker. Failing to obtain either item, be prepared to show ID when you enter. Residents are to be called for all visitors ONLY between the hours of 11 pM and 6 AM. please be sure the office has your most recent contact information. And please go to our website www.canyongateatcincoranch.com and sign up for community emails if you do not already receive them. Emails are sent about security issues, upcoming activities and other information concerning our community.

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give tag information to the guards - they do not have access to the gate computer. PLEASE REMEMBER to have your old tag number available when you are registering a new tag, so we can remove it from the system. The sticker-type EZ tags can be programmed into the system. However, the signal is not as powerful as that of the battery-powered tags. Please approach the gate slowly and stay as close to the left median as possible (that is where the reader is located); the new tags can’t be read by the system until you are very close to the gate.

REMINDER ABOUT PARKING REGULATIONS The Association would like to remind everyone that there is NO CURBSIDE PARKING between the hours of 11:00 PM - 9:00 AM. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE STICKERED. If vehicles are found repeatedly in violation, they will be towed at the owner’s expense. These parking regulations were put in to place to alleviate the difficulty school buses were having navigating the neighborhood and to allow a time for problem-free residential access for emergency vehicles. Safety issues relating to morning work traffic and children going to school, garbage trucks, bike lanes and homeowner complaints about blocked driveways were also concerns. Please remember that angle or perpendicular parking is against deed restrictions. It is also a violation of local ordinance. Please remember that the front and back wheels of a vehicle must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb. Angle or perpendicular parking may prohibit police, fire or any other emergency personnel from ingress or egress. Violators will have their vehicles stickered and if necessary, towed, if the vehicle is repeatedly found in violation. There is NO PARKING anytime in bicycle lanes. Exceptions to the street parking policy are made only to out of town guests with PRIOR NOTICE given to the office at 281-492-6020. Be sure to give your name and home address, the year, make, model and license plate number of the car, as well as the specific dates that car will be parked in the street.

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FITNESS CENTER/RECREATION CENTER LOBBY

Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed in the fitness center unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The recreation center lobby is not to be used as a gathering place for kids to socialize. The Association is asking for all homeowners who use these facilities to help with watching over these areas. If a child is under the age of 18 and is in the fitness center without a parent or guardian or appears to be simply loitering in the lobby, please politely ask them to leave. Thank you.

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EZ TAGS FOR FRONT GATE ACCESS

The Homeowners’ Association sells EZ tags that will open the resident gate at the Canyon Gate entrance. Residents may purchase these at the onsite office for $35. These EZ tags contain a battery that should last for, approximately, 3 years. The HOA offers a one-year warranty on these tags. If the battery goes bad and your EZ tag stops working within the first year, the tag will be replaced at no cost. If your EZ tag stops working after the one-year time limit, a new EZ tag will need to be purchased.

RECREATION CENTER RENTAL

The recreation center has a room available for parties, meeting, reunions, etc. A signed contract plus a $300 security deposit will hold your reservation. Homeowners must be current on their dues (or payment plans) and rental fees must be received prior to the party. The rental rate is $35 an hour with a two-hour minimum. The key for the clubhouse is to be signed out and returned to the guards in the guardhouse. Please READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY before signing - this is a binding legal document and the rules and regulations stipulated in the contract will be enforced. Call the onsite office for additional information. Remember to bring your trash home with you after a party - the clubhouse trash cans are being filled to overflowing regularly. Fines will start being assessed if the Rec Center trash cans are filled up with party debris.

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Please respect your neighbors’ yards and their personal space ….. remember that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within the house and must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a nuisance to neighbors. They must be on a leash at all times when away from this contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility, when walking their pet within the subdivision, to keep ALL areas free of pet debris. Please remember that cats must also be confined. Animal control can be reached by calling 281342-1512 and will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets.

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BECK JUNIOR HIGH MATHCOURNTS TEAM The Beck Junior High Mathcounts Team competed at the Rockets Mini-Mathcounts competition November 12, 2011 at the Toyota Center, where Hannah Liu placed 2nd and Kristy Chang placed 3rd. On January 14, 2012, Beck Junior High’s Mathcounts team participated in the Mini-Competition in Sugarland. 6th grader Kristy Chang placed 1st place, blue ribbon and 10th place overall (of 6th, 7th and 8th grades) and 6th grader Hannah Liu placed 2nd place, red ribbon and 16th place overall (of 6th, 7th and 8th grades). The Greater Houston Chapter Mathcounts Competition at Fluor Corp. in Sugarland took place in February. The top 4 students on the Team for Beck Junior High school were 6th graders Kristy Chang and Hannah Liu, 7th grader Jenny Moon and 8th grader William Xu. There were no individual awards won, however, the team placed 10th overall.

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL SEVEN LAKES ORCHESTRA ANNUAL MUSIC TO THE EYES RAFFLE Seven Lakes Orchestra Parent Association (SLOPA) is proud to announce its fourth annual Artful Instruments Raffle, Music to the Eyes. Local Katy area artists have graciously sponsored the 2012 Music to the Eyes Raffle with their time and talents. Their original artwork using instruments as their canvas is not to be missed! SLOPA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports the Seven Lakes High

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STUDENTS AND CAMPUSES CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH Throughout the month of February, campuses across Katy ISD celebrated Black History Month with plays, talent shows, history lessons and by inviting special guests to speak to students. These events celebrated the successes and contributions of Black Americans, both present day and past. Among some of the activities included a special weekly reading series at Mayde Creek High School that featured notable contributions of Black Americans during morning announcements. Students at Exley Elementary were treated to a Freedom Train performance that told the inspirational story about a mother and son and their quest to seek freedom from slavery. Additionally, McDonald Junior High students traveled to Morton Ranch High School for a celebration that included special guests KIAH-TV Weekday Anchor,

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Mia Gradney, former Katy ISD principal and campus namesake, Roosevelt Alexander and members of the McDonald Junior High Black History Committee. Students also enjoyed a performance by the McDonald Junior High band and a student play that illustrated key milestones in Black History. Morton Ranch High School hosted its 7th annual Black History Program on February 16th. This year’s theme, “HEROES,” paid homage to the student’s heroes within their lives - whether a past historical figure that paved a way for them to have a better today or someone within their family that is their constant cheerleader. Student performances ranged from original poetry works, lyrical and hip-hop dances, skits and songs. To view more photos from Black History Month celebrations across Katy ISD, go to www.flickr.com/photos/katyisd/ sets/72157629483660173/show/.

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Congratulations to team members: Meagan Peoples, Katy HS; Beatrice Wilson, Mayde Creek HS; Wilson Suliveras-Escobar, Taylor HS; Gabriela Calzada, Seven Lakes HS; Ivan Gonzales-Tucker, Seven Lakes HS and their instructor, Patricia Kenjura. At the State tournament, more than 9 teams were tasked with creating and preparing a three-course meal in 60 minutes, using only two portable burners (no electricity or battery operated equipment permitted). Additionally, teams showcased culinary skills in poultry fabrication and knife skills. The menu included: Appetizer - butterpoached lobster and handmade mascarpone filled ravioli on a bed of sautéed asparagus, Crimini mushrooms and tear drop tomatoes; Entrée - herb-marinated filet mignon, butternut squash risotto and sautéed fresh arugula and baby spinach and Dessert - chocolate mini-truffle cake filled with raspberry cream, covered in chocolate Ganache, with raspberry coulis and candied hazelnuts. The MCTC Team represented Texas at the National ProStart Invitational, competing against more than 50 teams from across the nation, in Baltimore April 27th – 29th.

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TROOP 1288 KATY TEENAGER RECEIVES EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Warren Meredith, 18, of Boy Scout Troop 1288, was honored at a special Eagle Scout ceremony. To receive Scouting’s highest award, Warren had to earn 21 merit badges, serve as leader of his troop and complete a major community service project. Warren’s service project took place at Rylander Elementary. Leading 21 Scouts and adults, Warren built 3 benches for the students to use in the butterfly garden. The project took 160 total hours of planning, building and installing. Warren was a Cub Scout member of Pack 239 before joining Boy Scouts. He has been a member of 1288, chartered to Epiphany Catholic Church, for 8 years. He has served as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Historian, Den Chief and Bugler. Warren earned a total of 49 merit badges and was honored to attend the Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier - Bissett and Sea Base High Adventure Camps. He is also a Brotherhood Member of the Order of the Arrow. Warren is a senior at Taylor High School. He is a member of the Taylor High School Marching Band, National Honor Society and attends

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PLANS ANNUAL BAZAAR St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church is planning their annual Bazaar on Saturday, May 5th from 6 PM to 10 PM and Sunday, May 6th from 10 AM to 5 PM on the church grounds, 5356 Eleventh Street, in Old Katy. Saturday night will feature a Cinco de Mayo celebration with fajita dinner, Silent Auction and Entertainment. Sunday will feature the Live Auction, Raffle Drawing, Country Store, Food Booths, Games, Bounce Houses, Cake Walk, Vendors and lots of fun! The Live Auction will begin at 1 PM. Come on out and join us for a fun-filled family event! For more information, contact St. Bart’s at 281-391-4758 or go to website at www.st-bart.org.

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Join us for the 18th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon with keynote speaker Eric Shanteau; cancer survivor and Olympic athlete. Eric will share his inspirational story before heading off to London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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This year’s honorees: Beverly and Warren Bright, crucial supporters of CanCare and extraordinary volunteers Nancy Wilfong, board member and longtime community supporter of CanCare First Junior Woman’s Club, one of CanCare’s integral community partners. Please contact Nicole Dixon at 713-461-0028 for additional information.

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FUN RUN CELEBRATES AMERICA’S MILITARY AND BENEFITS LOCAL NONPROFITS 600 runners expected in Cinco Ranch Rotary Memorial Day Run The 9th Annual Cinco Ranch Rotary 5K and 1 Mile Walk, Stroll & Roll is Celebrating America’s Military: Past, Present and Future - all while benefiting local charities. The Memorial Day kickoff event is scheduled for 7 AM, Saturday, May 26th at the Villagio Town Center, located at the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road. An anticipated 600 runners and walkers of all ages will fill the streets around the Villagio while helping raise money for the Lone Star Veterans Association and Family to Family Network. The event includes a competitive 5K and a non-competitive 1-mile event. Participants may register online at www.CincoRanchRotary.com through Friday, May 25th or pick up a race brochure at Luke’s Locker, local Members Choice Credit Union branches or Katy-area Walgreens stores. All entrants receive a t-shirt and runner goodie packet. A post-race party with free food and beverages will take place in the courtyard of the Villagio. Participants are encouraged to dress in their finest red, white and blue attire and enter the “Proud to Be an American� costume contest.

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WILD BEAR RUN TO BENEFIT KIDS FACINg LIFE ThREATENINg ILLNESS Who: Joe Joe Bear Foundation a 501(c)(3) organization When: June 9, 2012 Why: When visiting hours are over, children in hospitals with lifethreatening illnesses are alone, with no one to comfort them. A gift of a teddy bear from the Joe Joe Bear foundation is the comfort they need in these lonely times‌ a reminder of those who love them and want them to overcome their illnesses. We have given thousands of bears to hospitals like Shriner’s and MD Anderson; but the need is always present. A percentage of funds raised from the Wild Bear Run will allow Joe Joe Bear Foundation to continue their mission to help children. Where: Faith West Academy 2225 Porter Rd. Katy, Texas 77493 What: A 5k run through mud and obstacles How do I get involved: Contact Jeanette Maurer 281-398-4522 or email info@joejoebear.org Who can take part in the run? The run is open to anyone 16 years of age and older. The event is designed for the beginner athlete to the competitive athlete. Interview Contact: Jeanette Maurer, Founder of Joe Joe Bear Website: www.joejoebear.org Accomplishments: Joe Joe Bear Foundation was established 3 years ago and has already touched the lives of 10,000 children. Jeanette Maurer Founder of Joe Joe Bear Foundation says, “We have seen a positive difference in the children who received a Joe Joe Bear. When you are sick, scared and lonely a bear can always make you feel better even if it is for a short time.â€? Anyone can make a big difference by Signing up for the Wild Bear Run, Sponsoring the Event, Donating items or volunteering. For complete information on the Wild Bear Run, go to: www.wildbearrun.com

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed approximately $283 million to the youth of Texas. The 2012 Show runs through March 18th. For tickets and more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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“We are thrilled to announce the development of Houston’s Hot Summer Break,” said Skip Wagner, president of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “Houstonians love to celebrate and this festival offers them a really cool way to do so. We look forward to making it one of the best and most successful events of its kind, offering attendees the ability to get away without going away!” Another highlight of the event, a restaurant-style café, will allow attendees the opportunity to sit and enjoy creations from several Houston-area restaurants, cafés and diners, including a wine bar and coffee shop. Net proceeds generated from Houston’s Hot Summer Break will directly benefit the mission of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

KVPAC - 2012 SPRING SEASON THEATRE PROGRAM SCHEDULE KVPAC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization since 2001, is located at 2501 South Mason Road, Suite # 290 in Katy, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center complex. All productions will be performed in the ExhibitForce Main Theatre at KVPAC on the Kennedy Grand Stage. For ticket prices, show details and audition information, visit www.kvpac.org.

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Set on a Christian foundation, the Tools 4 Teens program teaches life-skills and character education. Within this interactive program students will learn information on current issues such as Peer Pressure, Substance Use and Their Consequences, Healthy Relationships, Anger/Forgiveness, Self-Worth, Respect for Others, Sexual Purity and Internet Safety. Testimonials will be shared by special guest speakers who have made good choices and poor choices in these critical areas. The Tools 4 Teens program includes small group discussions and fine arts. Through our scrapbooking activity students create a book showcasing pictures of themselves, family and friends. Students are prompted to set positive goals and journal within their scrapbooks. This fine arts activity promotes positive self-reflection and serves as a keepsake students reflect on through teen years. Cost: $215. *Includes all scrapbooking materials, personalized Tools 4 Teens book, autographed copy of Addict at 10, treasure box with “diamond”, journal, disk of all professional quality photos taken of your teen during camp plus eight hours of Christianbased instruction.

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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.

lADy sHArKs WoMen’s golF AssociATion (WgA) The Lady Sharks WGA are inviting new members to join our Thursday morning play day at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. Our purpose is to promote women’s golf and fellowship among our members while enhancing the understanding of The Rules of Golf and improving play. For more information, contact Susie Hatfield 832-437-3670, michaelhat2002@yahoo.com or Sue Crookson 281-392-4913, scrookson@entouch.net.

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KATy VAlKyries girls’ lAcrosse The Katy Valkyries, a girls’ lacrosse league in the Katy area, is recruiting middle and high school girls to play in competition. Contact Liz Jones at 281 578-8439 or read more about the league on our website, www.katyvalkyries.com.

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Men’s Drop-in roller HocKey Bear Creek Roller Rink is the home of Men’s Drop-In Hockey. All ages and abilities are welcome. No commitment is required. Just show up and play!!! Games are played every Sunday from 7-9 PM. For more information, please call Dave Bradford at 281-855-2615.

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These gifts of comfort were the project of Piecemakers, a community quilting group, that meets three times a month at Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy. If you would like to join the group for a work session or to donate fabric, thread or bedding, call the church office at 281-392-2300.

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. Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) and we will eat together at noon.

Living Word Lutheran ChurCh dediCation and BLessing of QuiLts and Kits On Sunday, March 25th, the interior of Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy was transformed for a Dedication and Blessing of Quilts and Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Hand tied quilts decorated all the pews. Baby Care Kits filled with baby clothes, diapers and blankets were on display, in addition to 100 red backpacks filled

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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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purpose.” If your family is in chaos, then this program is for you! This family system is designed to start with children at the age of 5 through 18 teaching authority, consequences, affirmation and being consistent and correct as parents. We have certified F.AM.I.L.Y. Rules Counselors available to assist you. Our volunteers have been screened with background checks and approved by the Fort Bend Juvenile Probation Department. For more information regarding our organization, check out our website at www.houseofhope-fortbend.org, or contact Janeen Smith at 832764-1123, houseofhopefortbend@comcast.net.

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LIBRARIES ANNOUNCE SUMMER READING CLUBS FOR ADULTS, TEENS AND CHILDREN Registration for the 2012 Summer Reading Clubs will begin on Tuesday, May 29th and continue through July 28th, at all Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) locations. There will be drawings, awards and prizes in the various clubs, please see our website for details on each. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library or they may register online by going to the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) starting May 29th. There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs and they are open to people in the appropriate age group, regardless of the county of residence. The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries and the Friends organizations that support the county library system. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677 or the library branch nearest you.

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May 17th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literaryreview club is free and open to the public. LIBRARY TO PRESENT INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER CLASSES: Adult Services staff at the library will present free, introductory computer classes. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. place on Thursday, May 17th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. place on Tuesday, May 29th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however and reservations are required. To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website ( ), the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.

begins May 29th, the regularly-scheduled children’s and teen’s programs at all in May. The weekly children’s programs - such as Toddler Time, schedule in June.

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ruoK Program 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 pant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. 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 emy 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 ept. at 281-341-4704.

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local teen aRtist Makes heR MaRk Local teen artist, Reagan Douglas, has just completed her first official recording at the famed Music World Studios in Houston, owned by Matthew Knowles, father of artist Beyoncé. The recording session was part of the prize for winning the T.E.E.S Katy Talent contest earlier this year. Her winning original song, entitled “ ‘Til the End,” is a tribute to those battling cancer and their families. Reagan began learning the guitar at the age of 11. She quickly took to writing lyrics and playing for anyone who would listen. Recently she performed for the Texas Children’s Hospital and Coaches for Cancer and has appeared several times on stage at Relay for Life in Katy. Her songs will soon be available on iTunes and her website, www. reaganonline.com. Her dream is to develop her career and travel around the world sharing her joy of music. T.E.E.S. Katy is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to encourage teens to pursue their talents and dreams in a positive atmosphere: www.teeskaty.com.

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in American high schools overseas may enter. The oral presentation must be not less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes in length, spoken in English and recorded on the media specified on the application form, with no background noise or enhancements. The essay cannot contain the student’s name, city, state, grade level or refer to their nationality. Entries must be received no later than midnight Nov. 1, 2012. Deliver to VFW #8905, 21902 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX, 77429 (next to Carl’s BBQ) or mail to: VFW #8905, POB 2, Cypress, TX, 77410-0002. The winning VFW Post #8905 entry will then compete for the VFW District 4 Scholarship and that winner competes for the VFW Department of Texas Scholarship. The State winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. in March of 2013 to compete for a $40,000 VFW National scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.

Patriot’s Pen Conducted Nationwide, this VFW sponsored youth essay competition gives 6th, 7th and 8th graders an opportunity to write 300-400 word essays expressing their views on democracy with the prospect of awards for future educational endeavors. We invite you to join the more than 120,000 students who participated last year in this contest. You may access specific instructions by going to the VFW Website: VFW.ORG, choosing programs, then scholarships, then Patriot’s Pen. The 2012 theme is “What Would I Tell America’s Founding Fathers?” Entries must be submitted no later than midnight Nov. 1, 2012. Deliver to VFW #8905, 21902 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX, 77429 (next to Carl’s BBQ) or mail to: VFW #8905, POB 2, Cypress, TX 77410-0002.

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SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262. THE CoMpASSIoNATE FRIENdS (TCF) - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd in Katy, across from the Taylor High tennis courts. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Melinda Ginter, 281-492-1262. THE CoMpASSIoNATE FRIENdS HouSToN WEST CHApTER meets every second Monday at 7 PM at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, Room ET102. Info. at www.compassionatefriends. org and the Houston West Chapter at www.tcf.tcu.edu/index.html or by calling Greg Williams 281-345-9707. CANCER CouNSELING (FREE CANCER SuppoRT GRoup IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 PM at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 713520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available. FREE MENTAL dISoRdERS FAMILY SuppoRT GRoupS - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. NAMI FAMILY To FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637. dEpRESSIoN BIpoLAR SuppoRT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. THE KATY oCd/ANxIETY GRoup FoR pARENTS - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. TouRETTE SYNdRoME ASSoCIATIoN oF TExAS KATY SuppoRT GRoup - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, Classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net. pALMER dRuG ABuSE pRoGRAM (pdAp) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.

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- meets the at the Hilton Garden Inn (south side of I-10 at Dairy Ashford), 12245 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079. (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com). - meets the of each month, 11:30 Am – 1:00 Pm, at The Cellar Door. For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. - meets , 7:00 - 8:30 Am, for breakfast and business networking, at The Club @ Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Please RSVP, Ron Orlando 281-398-5661. For more info. on Katy BNI, go to www.katybni.com. - meets at 7-8:30 Am at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. - meets the 2 , 4:00-8:00 Pm at Vida Loca mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://inhouston.ning.com/events InHouston-Katy. Networking And Breakfast $5: 1 , 7:30-9:00 Am at Carriage Inn 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road. For info., call Jane moughon at 832-455-4579 or email janemoughon@gmail.com. - meetings are the at 7:00 Pm. membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com. :

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- meets the at 6:30 Pm, at Vida Loca mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner and guest speaker. For info., www.KatyExchangeClub.com or call Newell Cheatheam at 281-392-3034 or Kyle Simmons 281-497-7180 or www.KatyExchangeClub.com. RSVP is required. - a social club with free membership. Events are held in the Katy area. To learn more visit http://singles.meetup.com/1676. - meets on the , at various locations throughout the Houston area. For more info., contact Sue Dinges at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987. mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ Group has a variety of events each month. For more details, visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks. - Local organization for the spouses and partners of BP employees. monthly activities. For membership info., contact Phyllis Crouch at phylliscrouch@comcast.net or www.bppartnershouston.com. - meets at 11:30 Am, on the 2 , at the merrell Center in Katy. For information contact Luanne Zacek at 281391-8464 or lzacek@hotmail.com. - programs like STAR Vanpool, Flexible Work Schedules, transit information and NuRide visit www.commutesolutionshouston.org or call 832-681-2589.

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We welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment, from the West Houston and Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organization! For more information about the club, please call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016. - meets 3rd from 1 to 3 PM at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more info., go to www.asghouston.org. - meets 2 at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For more info., call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. , 3rd 7:00 PM Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org. , Time and place will be scheduled in the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. - meets 1 from 6:30 - 9 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam Houston Toll Road West). For more info. concerning meetings, call 281-370-2005. – , 6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10. – Meets at a member’s home. For more info., please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org. - meets 2 . Visit us on the Web at www.whrwa.com for more info. on upcoming events. For more info. Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679. - dances 7:30 – 9:30 at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info. may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette@hotmail.com. - meets at Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W. Grand Pkwy S. Lessons are from 7-8 PM. The Club dance follows from 8-10 PM. For questions, call 281-647-0559 or 281-550-3701. - For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square dance web site: www.squarethru.com. - meets 1 at 6:30 PM for dinner and socializing. For reservations and info., please contact Kirk Hanson, 281-346-0459 or Betty Larsen at 281-392-3836. - is a small, low cost fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. For information on our club such as joining, tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www.katy4fbassclub.com. - an organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info., contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@comcast.net or www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. at 12:00 noon on the second floor of the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. For info, call Jean at 281693-4398 or Carol 281-492-6053 or email her at Fortijd@aol.com. - We meet on from 6:00-8:00 at DoubleDave’s Pizza at 1660 S. Mason Rd. Call Camille at 832-721-5481, email KatyPokemon@aol.com or check out www.Pokemon-tcg.com (look under Pokemon Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info. - meets the at the Katy Junior High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215. - meets on the from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more info., call Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@ consolidated.net or visit www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com.

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uNiVerSitY alumiNi clubS, PareNt eVeNtS DELTA GAmmA ALUmNAE GROUP Of KATy/WEST HOUSTON - For more info., contact Terri Barrow at 281-492-2847 or tlbarrow402@comcast.net. KATy COOGS ALUmNI NETWORK - University of Houston Alumni Club that serves U of H alumni in Katy and its surrounding areas. If you are interested in joining this club, please contact: Rom Crespo, romcrespo@sbcglobal.net. KATy AREA A&m mOm’S CLUB - meetings and special events periodically throughout the year. All ages are invited to participate. For more info., visit www.aggiemoms.org or www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com. We are Beta Sigma Phi, an international Sorority. Please call Norma Gunderson at 832-437-1636 for more info. regarding our chapter and meeting dates. - meets twice a month in member’s homes. For more info., please contact Pinky Stromek at 281-395-6766 or Alice White at 281-599-8347.

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Classified Ads FOR SALE Doug West prints, limited edition, framed and ready to hang. 817-905-9324. Two IKEA style white bookshelves, $40 each. One small light wood, 2 shelf bookshelf, $20. Blonde wood dresser top with two drawers and a mirror, $75. If interested, call Jennifer at 713-306-5682. Two leaf dining room table, 86x40 w/6 chairs. Matching china cabinet, 54x80, light oak, $400. Call 281-550-0330. Trurus Millennium PT 140 Pro, 140 Cal 40 with mags. Current CHL only. 281-347-2049. New G.E. electric stove, five burners, convection, self-cleaning oven, $450 OBO. Call M.L. at 713-854-4756. Senior citizen walker, $35. Shower chair, $50. Bath seat, $15. Electric scooter with battery charger included, 3 years old. Electric recliner, upright chair, $150. Allen & Roth faucet, light oil rubbed bronze, model #0097923, 8 in., still in Box, $75. Bathroom vanity top, sink, 36x19, light beige, $70. 2 seat patio lounger, new, $150. For pictures of all items, please contact Oatespa59@yahoo.com. 2 bedroom sets with 2 night stands, head board, dresser with mirror, $250 each set. Set of Fossil Rock coffee table, 2 end tables and sofa stand, $250. Solid oak dining table with six chairs, two extension leaves, $350. Kitchen dining table with 4 chairs (needs repair), $100. Desk with chair, $35. Solid dark Rattan barrel back chair and two sectional sofas, $750. Duncan Phife dining table with leaf (no chairs), $450. Call 281-856-0765.

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AUTOMOTIVE 2004 GMC Sierra Extended cab truck, leather interior, Bose radio system, XM radio & On Star ready, 20-inch chrome wheels, chrome tool box. Well maintained, one owner, all maintenance records available, excellent condition, 127,000 miles. Sell for $8,500 OBO. 832-6545339 or 281-855-9030.

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HELP WANTED New homeowner welcoming service seeking personable individuals to serve as representatives visiting new residents in the Katy area. Flexible hours, must be available to work Saturdays. Email resume to info@lonestargreetingservice.com. Inside/Outside Sales Representative - great opportunity to work with an established company doing B2B sales in the Katy area. Must be motivated and a self starter, hours are flexible, networking and sales experience a plus. Email resume to info@lonestargreetingservice.com. Now hiring Security Officers. Part time/full time on the job training. No experience necessary. Professional & reliable retired welcome. Must provide TDL, Soc. Sec. card, (clear criminal history). Excellent benefits, all shift available. Call today & set up interview. 281-759-1010. 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston TX, 77079. Advertising company - looking for sales/home welcomers in 77494. Work part time on your own schedule. Visit new homeowners in your area and go over a packet of information. Add businesses to the packet and earn unlimited $. Call 281-236-8577 for more information. Need sales ladies to join my team (especially for Easter and Mothers day Events), selling unique handbags with chic inter-changeable exterior. Call 832-258-7859. 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.

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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. Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052. 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 1 story, 4 years old, 3/2/1 townhome. 12602 Ravensway Center Dr. #610, Cypress. 1491 sq. ft., granite in kitchen and bathrooms, 18” tile floors, stainless appliances, $149,900. 281-630-1629. College Station Gateway Villas Townhome. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, granite countertops, washer/dryer, refrigerator included. Call 281-744-5304. Bay House in Sargent, waterfront property with boat access to house, built in 2003. 2 BR’s, 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings, central AC/heat, storage shed attached to house, carport, enclosed stairway, water & sewer system. Call Bill at 979-429-6853.

BOARDERS/ROOMMATES Room for rent in family home, Katy/Fry Road area, $375 a month. Call 713-822-8615, individual.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES Luxury Royal Sands Resort, Cancun, Mexico. 2 bed / 2 bath, oceanview timeshare, available one week only: November 10-17, 2012. Reduced to $1000. Incredible pools, spa, fitness center. Email for info and pictures of resort: Luxurycondo@mac.com. Playa del Carmen private condo, 2 bed / 2 bath. 1600 square feet, beautifully furnished. 2 blocks from beach, 3 blocks from famous Fifth Avenue. Photos, rates, guest reviews at: www.VRBO.com/235451. Call Jeff, 713-856-7774. Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.

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