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and people around the world observe different traditions and ways of sacrificing. This leads to an interesting thought: if you can sacrifice one thing each day, what would it be? The key to coming up with an answer is to think in simple terms.

For today’s ever so technology driven, smart phone addicted society, I suggest: one hour no cell phone screen time. I asked my students one time to try and sacrifice an hour of screen time for something more productive. Again, the proposal was just one hour, 60 minutes. One hour. The response: “I can’t!”

Where there is a will, there is a way. Be good to yourself, my neighbors. Questions, comments: email – monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com.

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES Newsletter articles are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: April 2016 - due 2/20 May 2016 - due 3/20

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CONTACT PMG AT 713-329-7100 TO GET YOUR NEWSLETTER February is going to be a busy month for sure! Many activities are in store for this second month of the year. One of my all time favorite days has to be Ash Wednesday. I am a faith enthusiast and have studied the faiths and beliefs of all walks of life. Ash Wednesday is a beautiful day that begins the purifying of the soul process. The Lenten season begins

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - 24/7, 365 Valentine’s Day is just one day on February 14th. Why not make it Valentine’s Day each and every day by making those you love feel extra special, including yourself. Here’s how: 1. Create & share a vision of your dream life together. Make the fulfillment of your short term and long term needs the criteria for choosing a partner and being in a relationship.

2. Accept your partner just as they are. Your partner is a special person - the only one in the world like them, with their own wonderful traits and unique gifts. They are entitled to their own decisions, hobbies, goals and hopes.

3. Be generous and loving in all your dealings with your partner. Give unconditionally, rather than wanting something back in return. Instead, commit 100% to doing things for your partner and with zero expectation.

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Utilities/Post Office/FT BEND CO. CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 Reliant energy 713-207-7777 email:service@reliant.com Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 Municipal District Services ( MDS) GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 281-290-6503 Billing/Payment/Customer Care 281-290-6507 Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 AT & T (east of Peek) 1-800-464-7928 Best Trash 281-313-2378 (Pick up Mon. & Thurs.) (Thurs.-Recycle) Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222 1-800-332-7143 or www.centerpointenergy.com/houston> Comcast 713-341-1000 DPS Katy 281-391-4872 Katy & Park Row Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 Ft Bend Co. Animal Control 281-342-1512

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4. Always have integrity. Commit to tell your partner the total truth, as honesty is one of the key things people want in a relationship. Knowing they can trust you builds a zone of safety and comfort around them.

5. Resolve your differences as soon as they happen. Conflict actually fuels a genuinely passionate partnership. So accept responsibility for your part of the issue at stake and do not blame your partner.

6. Do not criticize. It is ok to complain but not criticize. Your partner is doing the best they can – support them in becoming an even better person. NEVER put your partner down in front of other people.

7. Create a haven for your partner. Make them feel so safe and secure with you that they drop all their defensiveness.

Be considerate of your partner’s feelings and treat them with the utmost care and kindness.

8. Let go of the past. All relationships have their difficulties.

Remember only the lessons learnt and forget the details.

Weather the stormy moments and savor the memory of sunny days.

9. Have a fun date with your partner regularly and often. Give the relationship the same commitment you made when you first met - simply put each other first!

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2. Low-cal foods first: Instead of bringing out the chicken wings right away, offer lower-calorie foods during the first half of the game, such as a spread of fresh veggies and a lightened-up dip.

3. Give classic recipes a healthy twist: Use nonfat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for dips. Cook Buffalo-marinated chicken tenders instead of chicken wings: you’ll still get that finger-licking yumminess while slashing your intake of saturated fat and sodium. And skip the local pizza delivery; instead, set up stations for everyone to make his/her own healthier and tastier pizza at home.

4. Downsize your dishes. Downsize serving bowls from large to medium. Serve up the tortilla chips in a medium bowl rather than a large one. Same goes for the guacamole: serve that in a small bowl.

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• More than 500,000 king cakes are sold each year in New Orleans between January 6th and Fat Tuesday and another 50,000 are shipped out-of-state

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• The king cakes include a tiny plastic baby doll inside; the person who finds the doll is declared “king” and must buy the next cake or give the next party.

• The metro area’s 37,000-plus hotel rooms are traditionally 95% filled during Mardi Gras weekend.

• An economic impact study released by the University of New Orleans estimates that Mardi Gras generates over $840 million annually.

• The largest of about one dozen Mardi Gras supply houses in New Orleans sells an estimated one billion pairs of beads for a Mardi Gras season.

• The super parades of Endymion and Bacchus, scheduled for the Saturday and Sunday before Fat Tuesday, feature a combined total of 67 floats, 60 marching bands and more than 250 units. Their 4,200 members toss more than 1.5 million cups, 2.5 million doubloons and millions of beads.

• One of the most photographed objects in all of Mardi Gras is the Boeuf Gras float in the Rex parade. Since the Middle Ages, the bouef gras (fatted bull) has been the symbol of the last meat eaten before Lent. While once a live bull was included in the procession, now a huge papier-mache’ figure appears.

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• The five truck parades that follow the krewes of Rex, Argus and Grela on Fat Tuesday feature more than 350 decorated flatbeds with nearly 15,000 costumed maskers aboard.

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COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS GRAND LAKES KINDERGARTEN PLAYGROUP If your child is entering kindergarten in 2015 at RAE and wants to meet new friends, come join us! Please email Elizabeth Demaree at emtheriot@yahoo.com.

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Join your neighbors, make new friends and have fun with GLWA! Let’s share a special tradition you and your family celebrates or we could bring a photo of our family and share a story! Or discuss a book we are reading or a project we are working on! Let’s meet and have fun. For details contact me - garimadasgupta@gmail.com and evajoel@ sbcglobal.net. Also, please visit our Facebook page and join us: www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Lakes-WomanAssociation/282953398525854.

GRAND LAKES WOMAN’S GROUP FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS A great way to get to know your neighbors, make friends and share stories from our diverse backgrounds. We meet once a month for breakfast or lunch in the home of one of our great ladies. Please email Esperanza Tafallo for more information at etafallo@sbcglobal.net.

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RECYCLING NEWS FOR GRAND LAKES Our community recycling company, Best Trash, accepts glass and Styrofoam! It takes approximately 1 MILLION YEARS for glass bottles to decompose and Styrofoam containers - over 1 MILLION YEARS! Let’s ALL try to recycle - with curbside pick-up, so there are no more excuses!

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The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items.

Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend. tx.us for information.

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In an effort to ensure our common areas are available for use and in a usable condition by the residents of Grand Lakes, the Board of Directors is installing signage notifying the residents that the park is only open for use during daylight hours and the consequences should anyone be caught causing damage to the park. Please speak with your children and report any suspicious behavior you may witness as a resident to the Fort Bend County Sheriff at 281-341-4665 (non emergency).

COMMUNITY BIKE RACKS

Grand Lakes’ residents are advised to lock up bikes when utilizing community parks and facilities. Bike racks are installed in various areas throughout the community.

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Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis. These facilities include, but are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts (walk and bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved for any reason. Contact PMG PMG for further details.

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Absolutely NO signs and letters are to be posted by on Grand Lakes’ mail box stations. Contacts listed on the signs will be charged to have the signs removed by a vendor. Contact PMG for all community issues and contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter.

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Please be aware that resident fence painting is not permitted in the Grand Lakes Community without the approval of the New Construction Committee (NCC). In an effort to maintain visual harmony within Grand Lakes, the Association does not permit residents to color stain their exterior fences.

Residents can however, seal their fence with a clear wood preservatives treatment, provided it is approved by the Grand Lakes Community Association, NCC. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or any other home improvements, modifications or additions to your home’s exterior, please contact PMG at 713-329-7100.

GRAND LAKES “TRAILS” NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES, EXCEPT FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLES For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate go-carts, motorized recreational scooters, three or fourwheelers or cars on walking/jogging trails, lake bridges, sidewalks, park and play areas, greenbelts and all open common grounds. Mobility assistance vehicles, like power wheel chairs are exempt from this notice.

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GRAND LAKES “FISH” Grand Lakes has a strict CATCH & RELEASE policy. Only “barb-less” hooks are allowed to prevent injuring fish that are caught and returned. Please use care when handling fish and gently return them to the water as quickly as possible.

Trotlines or other non-standard fish-catching tools are forbidden. Common sense and proper care of the fish will ensure a long-lasting experience. The fish and the water “health” are monitored to ensure a thriving underwater environment.

GRAND LAKES “LAKES” - USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT AND SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON COMMUNITY LAKES This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. The use of remote controlled water toys is okay.

Remember, our lakes are for neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. Violation of these rules is strictly prohibited!

GRAND LAKES PET ANNOUNCEMENTS GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND

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

5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET

1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked.

3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations.

4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they can be returned to you if lost.

5. Spay or neuter your pet.

Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their forever home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org.

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Do you have pets, love animals and want to help your neighbors who have pets? Grand Lakes has a Pet Lost & Found service which helps reunite lost or found pets with their families. To receive pet “amber” alerts, please email Lisa at grandlakes4pets@aol.com and ask to be added to her list.

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glad to have this service at your fingertips. Please see more information on page (last page) and in the “Helpful Numbers for Grand Lakes” page in the back.

When your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. This is a growing issue within the community. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else.

It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every Grand Lakes homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard to maintaining their grass!

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For the safety of all Grand Lakes residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you do come across a loose pet or a pet that may be lost, please try to take in the pet temporarily to your home if you can and immediately email the Grand Lakes Pets Lost and Found: grandlakes4pets@aol.com.

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PREVENT EXCESSIVE 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. 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.

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• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors.

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it.

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility once or twice a week.

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PARKS, TOWN SQUARE AND COMMON AREAS IN THE COMMUNITY In the community of Grand Lakes, there are several common areas for the residents to enjoy. These common areas are restricted to residents for individual and family use and Grand Lakes

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The homeowners association maintains all of these areas so if there is any damage to these areas the community pays for it. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community beautiful.

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BY CRAIG NARUM CFP®, GRAND LAKES RESIDENT

COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM Estate planning can be a minefield of potential missteps, some of which could have far-reaching consequences. Many of the poor choices individuals make when planning for their own future or passing assets to their families are caused by “onesize-fits-all” planning strategies or well-intended advice from family or friends. Following are some common and potentially costly mistakes along with suggestions for avoiding them.

Failing to plan. Whether drafting a basic will or crafting an elaborate strategy involving trusts and tax planning, an estate plan can help reduce estate taxes, save on estate administrative costs and specify how your assets are to be distributed. Today, the majority of Americans have no will. If you die without one, your estate will be divided according to the intestacy laws of your state - not according to your wishes.

This could create problems if your intended beneficiary is a minor child, a child with special needs, a favorite charity or a combination of the above. In these cases, you need a will that details each contingency and a trust or multiple trusts to accomplish your goals.

Not maximizing your marital estate exemptions. Perhaps one of the most important pieces of tax legislation passed recently is referred to as the “portability” provision. This means that if one spouse dies without using up his or her federal estate tax exemption - $5.43 million in 2015 - the unused portion may be transferred to the surviving spouse without incurring any federal estate tax.

How might the portability provision work in a real life situation? Consider the following scenario involving the hypothetical $8 million estate of Jim and Helen: If Jim dies in 2015, the executor of his estate can elect to use the unlimited spousal exemption and can also transfer Jim’s unused $5.43 million federal estate tax exemption to Helen. If Helen dies in 2015 with $8 million in assets, her estate will have a total of $10.86 million in federal estate-tax exemptions: the $5.43 million exclusion transferred from Jim and her own $5.43 million exclusion. As a result, none of Jim and Helen’s $8 million estate would be subject to federal estate tax.

As welcome as the portability provision may be, it still does not account for future appreciation of assets from the first spouse’s estate. Nor does portability offer protection from creditors and others aiming to lay claim on an estate’s assets.

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Traditional strategies like credit shelter trusts and bypass trusts do provide these benefits and therefore are still essential planning instruments for married couples.

probate issues. A specialist will have more experience and skill in his/her chosen area - and that will translate into higher quality services provided in the most cost effective manner.

Naming a family member as executor. Your executor is the person who will be responsible for administering your estate after death. The responsibilities of an executor are serious and you will want someone who will take them seriously. There are many important reasons to choose a paid executor - a bank or trust company, for instance - along with (or instead of) a spouse or family member. A professional executor is familiar with the probate process and may actually save the family money, keeping expenses under control. This will undoubtedly be an emotional time for your loved ones and a family member may find it difficult to focus on the details involved with settling an estate. In addition, when you name a family member, especially a beneficiary as executor, you introduce the potential for conflict of interest. The larger the estate, the more likely those conflicts become.

No set of rules or advice can apply in all cases, but a sure way to avoid these and other problems is to rely on a trusted team of tax and legal professionals led by your financial advisor.

This communication is not intended to be tax and/or legal advice and should not be treated as such. Each individual’s situation is different. You should contact your tax/legal professional to discuss your personal situation.

Please email questions/comments to craig@trisperity.com.

Relying on advice from family or friends. Would you go to a friend or relative for surgery or to fix your car if he or she was not a skilled surgeon or auto mechanic? Why would you take their advice about estate planning issues if they are not professional planners? When seeking a professional, look for a specialist - someone who knows trusts, estate tax law and

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GRAND LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST

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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.

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

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TREES AND SHRUBS • Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant.

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• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to insure quality production at harvest.

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2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY APRIL 29-30, 2016, 7 PM TO 7 AM

Held at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Form a team, donate, honor survivors with a luminaria, participate or volunteer to show your support of those who are fighting, those who have lost their fight but most of all help FINISH THE FIGHT in helping to find a cure for all types of cancer. www. relayforlife.org/katytx.

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The Tri-County Quilt Guild will be hosting their Bi-Annual Judged Quilt Show, “If Quilts Could Talk” at The Berry Center on Friday, March 4th, 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday March 5th, 10 AM-4 PM. Come and view over 200 quilts from crafters in the area. The show will include Vendors, “hands on” School House demos of quilting techniques, a Bed Turning presentation of two-color quilts, as well as raffle opportunities including the 60x60 quilt named “Hot Hostas” designed by Judy Niemeyer, using Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics!

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All Funds Raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation.

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THE REAL CRAFTWIVES OF KATY SPRING EXPO MARCH 5, 2016 10 AM-3 PM

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Come enjoy a luncheon with Hope For Three Join Hope For Three and our special guest speaker, the one and only “Mattress Mac” Jim McIngvale from Gallery Furniture, for a delicious puzzle piece pasta lunch and creative program that will really make you think. Support “ausome” kids and families through an art auction featuring incredible murals created by young adults, inspired by various traits of autism. Learn how you can partner with Hope For Three in meeting the needs of the families in Fort Bend County living with autism.

When: February 4th, 11:30 AM-1 PM Where: Parkway Fellowship Church, 27043 FM 1093 Road, Richmond TX, 77407 Why: To discover Hope For Three Puzzle Pasta, bid on art created by young adults inspired by various traits of autism and enjoy a quick talk from Gallery Furniture’s Jim McIngvale Who: All those who love Fort Bend and want to support its families living with autism

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Saturday and Sunday, April 16th & 17th, 10 AM to 5 PM, those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents its 2016 Open House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Bring the family and get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the noise as radial engines power these WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned to fly for World War II. We expect to have 15 - 20 historic aircraft on display along with several WWII military vehicles.

Admission is $10 per car. The West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of 1-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress. Warbird rides may be available.

Check our website www.houstonwing.org for ride prices.

Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs are available. Come on out and honor America. The Commemorative Air Force is a non-profit national patriotic organization whose membership includes people from all backgrounds sharing an interest in aviation and history.

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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard.

Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon. org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include: Feb 2 & 3 : Mice and Squirrels Feb 9th & 10th: Talk to the Animals Feb 16th & 17th: Bird Valentines Feb 23rd & 24th: Backyard Wildlife Mar 1st & 2nd: Ladybugs Mar 8th & 9th: Dragonflies Mar 15th & 16th: Birdwatching Mar 22nd & 23rd: Animal Babies Mar 29th &30th: Migration nd

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A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their children. Upcoming programs include February: Animal Valentines: Craft: Heart Bird Feeders March: Backyard Bugs: Craft: Clay Bugs.

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For more information, to reserve and pay online go to www. houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl date: February 12, 2016.

Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $10 for adults and $6 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather.

NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB Designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5th) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Fee/reservations are required. Reserve at www.houstonaudubon. org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Hope you can join us for the fun! Topics for the spring include: February 18th: Spiders March 17th: Birding 101 Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin.

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We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year is titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and every decade after that. If your meeting, gathering or any type “get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic entertainment, call the Decibelles.

We’ll be there in costume with a program of sheer delight.

Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted.

For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.

GRACE NOTES Singers, dancers and Instrumentalists are invited to join the “Grace Notes” a performing group which shares music with the elderly in retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities and community events. We sing a combination of secular, patriotic and sacred music. We also sing once a month on Sunday morning for the congregation of St. Peter’s UMC. We rehearse during the school year on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC. Babysitting is provided. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Come and join this fun and wonderful music ministry.

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For more details about Katy Aglow and Aglow International, go online to katyaglow.com or contact Yvonne Andrews at 281-793-8616.

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR ADULT NEWS Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons from 1-4 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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Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls.

Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.

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 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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FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS

For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.

The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. 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.

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entire family. Everyone can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission.

What: Monthly Bird Hikes at Seabourne Creek Nature Park When: Wednesday, February 3, 2016, 8-10 AM Where: Seabourne Creek Nature Park, Highway 36 in Rosenberg; Meet in parking lot Who: Open to Public - Free Conducted by Coastal Prairie Chapter Texas Master Naturalist Other: Binoculars & appropriate clothing recommended

SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB

Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.

FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@att.net for more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.

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FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES (FBCL) PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE - 281-633-4734 WWW.FORTBEND.LIB.TX.US Family Reading Club - January 24th-March 5th This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program by reading books and completing optional “challenges” that can be done at home. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to participate. Families who complete the program by reading 36 books or for 6 hours - 6 books per week or for 60 minutes per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for the family and will have their named entered into a drawing for a $50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 7th. A single registration is required for each participating family. An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image, which became

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available January 24th. Families may also register at one of the libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon registering, families will then have their own online page on which to record their books or reading time. There is no charge to join the Family Reading Club. The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that support the county library system.

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE

Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone in need… you may be the only one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@ fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.

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To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.

SPECIAL EVENTS • INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - Mondays, 1-5 PM, Meeting Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for lowincome taxpayers. Patrons should bring the following information to the session if possible: photo ID, Social Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents, last year’s tax return, W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2015, unemployment compensation statements and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return.

This service is free and open to the public on a first-come, firstserved basis. Income-tax forms will no longer be available at the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ computers and printers to download and print out the forms from the IRS website, www.irs.gov, during regular library hours. A library card is needed to use the printers and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months.

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time.

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in ageappropriate craft activities.

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime.

• Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages welcome.

• Multicultural Story Time: 4th Monday of the month at 7 PM. Children 3 to 6 years of age will explore different cultures through stories, rhymes and songs.

• Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - is a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities.

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EVENTS • CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, February 18th beginning at 7 PM, in Conference Room 2. The book to be discussed is Everything I Never Told You, written by Celeste Ng. • ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES – February 10th, 10:3011:30 and February 12th and 26th, 1-2:30 PM, Meeting room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills.

The “Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for nonEnglish-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.

MS Excel 2010 Survival Basics: Thursday, February 11th, 10 AM MS Word 2010 Survival Basics: Wednesday, February 17th, 10 AM MS PowerPoint 2010 Survival Basics: Wednesday, February 24th, 10 AM E-READER Q&A: Wednesday, February 17th, 10 AM-11 AM, Conference Room. (No reservations required.)

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.

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Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations in Katy.

Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police.

They will have with them a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704.

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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.

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Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law.

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As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’

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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LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal become lost. Licensing also: • Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control program.

VACCINATION Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies.

In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.

RECYCLE AT THE FT. BEND COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER!

The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that Waste Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website for information: www. co.fort-bend.tx.us.

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KATY YMCA TURKEY DASH CELEBRATES 13 TH ANNIVERSARY! 10K, 5K, KIDS MILE AND 1 MILE WALK/RUN A HUGE SUCCESS Attracting serious runners to recreational walkers and families, benefitting the YMCA Annual Campaign, the Turkey Dash annually brings community spirit to Katy. In 2015, the 13th annual event attracted almost 6,000 participants on Thanksgiving morning. “The Turkey Dash has grown to be more than a race. It’s become a holiday tradition that brings our community together to Grand Lakes

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10K winners were: Overall Male: Max Miller with a time of 34:18, Overall Female: Angela Vega with a time of 41:05, Overall Masters Male: A.J. Terrell with a time of 38:52 and Overall Masters Female: Suzy Seeley with a time of 45:59.

5K awards went to: Overall Male: Nathan Gift with a time of 16:07, Overall Female: Heidi Nielson with a time of 18:20, Overall Masters Male: Stephen Bernard with a time of 18:40 and Overall Masters Female: Anita Deuel with a time of 23:42. For official age category race results, visit ymcaturkeydash.org. To learn more about sponsorships for next year’s event, contact Beth Strand at 281-392-5055 or beths@ymcahouston.org. celebrate the season and generate funds for a worthy cause,” said Brian Haines, YMCA Vice President of Operations. “One hundred percent of proceeds from our event go to help provide Y programs and services to Katy area families. This year, I am proud to announce that the Turkey Dash was able to net over $205,000. Every penny of that money will go back into the community in the form of program scholarships and community outreach subsidies.”

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Santikos Theatres is a movie theater chain based in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The company has expanded to seven local theaters in the greater Houston area. In 2014, ownership of the chain was passed to the San Antonio Area Foundation upon John Santikos’ death and the company is carrying on the legacy of sup-

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CARING FRIENDS AWARDED TO DANCE PROFESSIONAL COOKIE JOE Hope for Three’s Teen Huddle recognizes individuals displaying caring acts of kindness in the autism community. For this prestigious award, the Huddle selected Cookie Joe of Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School as a recent recipient of the Huddles Caring Friends Award. Cookie provides inclusion dance classes for children and young adults with special needs. A faith-based studio, Cookie and her team go above and beyond to offer inclusive opportunities for children with unique abilities. For more information on Hope for Three, visit www.hopeforthree.org.

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BOY SCOUTS HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT 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.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Top row (L-R): Haley Wakeham, Katherine Gerken, Anna Bowman, Stevie Clewett and Tristin Trevino. Mid row (L-R): Kara Killinger, Lauren Ramsey, Cairn Timko, Payton Haas, Kendall Rollins and Kaelyn Compas Echiverri. Front row (L-R): Melissa McDonald, Meredith Reese, Rebecca Dillon, Samantha Evans and Kendall Pogue. Floor: Hannah Skeen and Skylar Devers. Photo courtesy Kevin Hoehne of See What Develops.

NCL LADY BIRD CLASS OF 2016 SENIOR PRESENTATION

National Charity League, Inc. Lady Bird Chapter proudly honored the 2016 graduating class at its Senior Presentation Ceremony at the Westchase Marriott on January 31, 2016. The 18 seniors and their mother’s volunteered more than 4,628 hours at Katy area philanthropies over the past six years. This is the first class that has completed all six years with the Lady Bird Chapter since the Chapter was formed in 2010.

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Texas Christian School has been educating students for over 20 years. We serve the Cypress, Katy, Houston and surrounding areas. We want to invite you to our Annual Open House February 11th at 6 PM to come and observe our astounding student’s accomplishments, meet the finest staff in all of Texas and tour our two beautiful campuses. TCS educates student’s ages 4 months - 12th grade using challenging curriculum, instilling character development and raising spiritual leaders.

We look forward to meeting you and your family real soon! Located at 17810 Kieth Harrow, Houston, TX 77084. Phone 281550-6060, website www.TexasChristianSchool.org.

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FBA STUDENT MAKES FIRST CHAIR TROMBONE AT ALL-STATE First Baptist Academy’s Kevin BeckPerez was selected as the first chair trombone student at this year’s 2015 All-State middle school band competition hosted by the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB).

Auditions were held on November 7, 2015 at Sealy High School. Students selected to be in the honor band attended an all-day clinic followed by a concert the following Saturday in Bellville, Texas.

Seventh grader Beck-Perez, as well as alto saxophone players Matthew Bradberry, 8th grade and Pierce Donalson, 7th grade, chose to participate in the audition which required hours of practice despite their rigorous class and homework schedules in the two weeks prior to the audition.

The competition began with blind auditions. Students individually played prepared music that consisted of several scales and excerpts from two music selections for three to four judges in a closed room. Students were scored, ranked and subsequently selected to play in the region band for the following weekend based on their audition performance.

In the alto saxophone section, Bradberry ranked 15th and Donalson ranked 29th out of forty-one students auditioning for five spots. Beck-Perez ranked first out of fifteen students who auditioned for ten trombone spots.

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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WWW.KATYISD.ORG KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES 2016-2017 ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve an attendance boundary modification (ABM) designed to address the opening of three new campuses and alleviate overcrowding at campuses landlocked with 125 percent capacity. This ABM will provide much-needed relief to Rylander and West Memorial elementary schools, as well as, balance enrollment as the District prepares to open two elementary schools and one junior high next school year.

During this entire process, the District welcomed feedback from the community through an online survey. Nearly 9,000 parents, staff and community members completed the survey and dozens shared their feedback during the open forum at various Board meetings. These comments helped shape the ABM and addressed major needs and concerns cited by parents and community.

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The District presented to the Board a preliminary ABM proposal on November 16th and then an updated option on December 7th to better address the overcrowding at West Memorial Elementary. The Board approved the updated ABM option on December 14th. The District estimates that approximately 3,600 students will be impacted by the approved attendance boundary modifications. Katy ISD will be notifying all impacted families in January/February 2016. For more information about the ABM process, including maps of the approved attendance boundary modifications, visit the District’s ABM webpage.

the grant program and how to donate can be found at the Foundation’s website at www.katyisdeducationfoundation. org. Gifts can be made online or by check mailed to Katy ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 159, Katy, Texas, 77492-0159.

In addition, the Foundation welcomes recurring automated contributions through electronic funds transfer. The Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all gifts are tax deductible. Questions can be sent via email to foundation@katyisd.org.

KATY HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH SELECTED FOR TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

COMMUNITY INVITED TO SUPPORT TEACHER GRANTS

The Katy ISD Education Foundation is inviting parents, businesses and community members to contribute to its teacher grant initiative by becoming a Foundation Investor or making a one-time donation. The Foundation’s annual Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program awards funds to teachers to implement classroom projects that engage and excite Katy ISD students. Formed in 2013 to support creative classroom programs in Katy ISD schools, the Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 to teachers throughout the district, enriching the learning experience for more than 65,000 Katy ISD students.

Each spring, teachers are invited to apply for a grant through a competitive, three-step evaluation process. Submissions are judged by community volunteers. This year’s grant application process launched in November with teacher grant applications due March 30, 2016. Grants will be awarded in May 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year.

Foundation Investors pledge annual gifts that range from $1,000 to $50,000 per year. One-time contributions of any amount are also welcome. Additional information about

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Katy High School’s Head Football Coach Gary Joseph, was recently selected as a 2016 inductee into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. Coach Joseph, along with eight other inductees, were announced on Saturday, December 19th at NRG Stadium. Coach Joseph began his coaching career at Luling High School 37 years ago. After advancing in jobs at Brazosport and Austin Westlake, he then moved to Katy High School, where he has served for 33 years. He was the KHS defensive coordinator and then assistant head coach for 22 years before becoming the KHS head coach in 2004. During his tenure as head coach, he has led the Katy Tigers to eight state final games with three of those appearances resulting in 6A State Championships. His current coaching record stands at 167-14.

While individual and team accolades are greatly appreciated and honored, Coach Joseph also strives to build a strong group of student athletes who recognize, through the actions of their head coach, the necessity for integrity, loyalty and the value of leading oneself and others through life’s victories with humility and hardships with grace. The induction banquet will be held on May 7, 2016 in Waco, Texas.

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Murder! Suspense! Comedy! SLHS’s Studio VII Theatre Company presents The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, February 11th - 13th and February 18th - 20th at 7 PM. John Bishop’s play, written in the style of mystery movies from the 1940s, is a suspenseful comedy set in a Chappaqua, New York mansion. A farcical group of Broadway veterans has gathered to rehearse a new show for a potential investor.

They soon realize they were brought together to find the Stage Door Slasher who is killing off-Broadway dancers and that the Slasher might be someone at the mansion! Amidst a snowstorm, secret passages, dead telephones and lights, a new murder and World War II intrigue, the group plows ahead to solve the mystery. Performances are in the SLHS Black Box Theatre, 9251 S. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77494. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for students and $12 for seniors.

General Admission tickets can be purchased thru the Studio VII website at www.studiovii.org or by calling the Box Office at 281-237-2836. Tickets will also be sold at the door, one hour prior to each performance. There is a seating capacity of 150 patrons for each production.

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HELP WANTED Before/After School Counselors: Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA - Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. Part-Time. Shifts available Monday - Friday: 6:30-8:30 AM and/or 2:30-6:30 PM. To apply, visit www.ymcahouston.org/ job-opportunities or call Sherry Hubbard at 281-392-5055.

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Heavy Cold Calling to business owners to set appointments for outside reps, $15/ hour plus commissions and bonuses. Full time M-F. No late nights or weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/401K & PTO day benefits after 60 days. No experience needed: www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com.

If you are reliable, punctual and can provide your own transportation, our family owned cleaning business is looking for you! Office cleaning crew - we especially need availability on Tuesday afternoons, Wed. & Thurs. evenings and some weekends. Construction cleaning crew - vigorous work with ability to climb a 2 story ladder. Availability weekday mornings, occasional weekends. We offer competitive pay.

Please email AandRcleaninginfo@yahoo.com.

Earn $30 to $50 dollars an hour promoting and selling women’s designer fashion jewelry. Work part-time and earn full-time pay with flexible hours. Earn trips, car allowance, free jewelry, plus money. Training provided, must have car and computer. Paid weekly.

No experience is needed, but previous direct sales are rewarded.

Contact Amber, truetexas59@gmail.com, 713-505-4250 or Judy, 979-450-0977. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number.

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Peter’s Plumbing is hiring a licensed plumber. Please email resume to peterplumbing67@yahoo.com.

Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available.

281-578-7245.

Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required.

Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week.

We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com.

Window/Door Sales (Houston/Katy): We are looking for motivated, honest individuals with an aggressive sales mentality. Full time or part time needed. Must have sales experience in window and door projects. We are looking for additional sales help to accommodate our growth. Very lucrative possibilities. We offer Milgard, Vista, Simonton and many other brands. Interested parties please email your resume and/or qualifications to replacementwindowsofkaty@gmail. com. This is a commission 1099 position.

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Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area.

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Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician.

Requirements: must be a self-starter, 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 experience towing a 12’ trailer 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.

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.

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, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095.

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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 281-4019828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com.

Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic.

Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.

The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person.

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DIRECTIONS: In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. Drain, and set aside. Place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. Mix to blend and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

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