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Happy FourtH oF July! What’s NeW IN JULY Happy Birthday America! We have some fireworks safety tips in this issue for you! Plus, what are some “cool� foods for your skin this summer? And - we need YOU. Please volunteer to lead a committee that’s perfect for you. Much more in your July newsletter.
NeWsLetteR aRtICLe DeaDLINes Newsletter submissions are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: August 2012 - due 6/20 October 2012 - due 8/20
September 2012 - due 7/20
ReMINDeR: GRaND LaKes POOL taGs Everyone should have received the “2012� stickers for your pool tags. As stated in a letter sent last year, when the tags were mailed out in 2011, the current tags will be used for three years, with the addition of date stickers for the current year. This saves the association considerable money, so hold onto your tags.
haPPY GRaDUatION tO aLL stUDeNts! Whether it’s kindergarten or elementary school, middle school or high school, university for your bachelor’s or college for your master’s or PhD, CONGRATULATIONS. Best wishes always!
COMMUNItY eVeNts VOLUNteeRs NeeDeD!
Many thanks to all volunteers who put coordinate community events and generously give their time to the community all year. Think about joining the events volunteers. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and build community spirit. Right now, we need chairpersons and co-chairs for the following committees: Independence Day Celebration Committee Garage Sales Committee Grand Lakes Woman’s Committee Contact Sherita Jeter at PCMI (281-870-0585 or sjeter@stes.com) if you want to volunteer.
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Volunteer to make Grand Lakes an exciting place to spend your lives together. We have so many wonderful committees, which have brought all of us together. And this is especially wonderful for our children. Easter egg hunts and fun in the winter snow, fireworks on July 4th and making money during garage sales - does this sound great to you? Then roll up your sleeves and pay it forward. I’ve been volunteering as Editor of our newsletter for almost 10 years now and I wouldn’t give this up for the world, unless I move. It’s so nice to hear from all of you and share in your life experiences. We’ve announced school achievements, birthdays, anniversaries and also welcome messages. Why not be a part of something big, like Grand Lakes? So do your part and volunteer to be chair and co-chair of a wonderful committee. You’ll be glad you did. contact Sherita Jeter at PcMI (281-870-0585 or sjeter@stes.com to volunteer or lead a committee. Email: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com to share your thoughts with me.
JULY 4 th SAFEtY With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. rockets and sparklers are just too dangerous.
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CRIME WATCH UPDATE Earlier this year, several homeowners in Grand Lakes were victims of home burglaries. The burglaries happened during the early evening hours, often while the homeowners were away at dinner. Generally, the intruders broke in through large windows in the rear of the houses, often at the master bedroom. We were fortunate that nobody was hurt, but valuables were taken in each incident and it could have been worse. Participate in Crime Watch and talk to the neighbors next to you, across the street and down the street. Introduce yourself; get to know them and who lives in the household. Encourage them to do the same and pledge to watch out for each other. Don’t hesitate to report suspicious persons to the Sheriffs. Reports from citizens are the best sources of information for law enforcement. Contact grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com if you would like to be involved in more organized Community Watch efforts. Emergencies or crimes in progress should be immediately reported via “911.� Non-emergency calls should go to Fort bend County Dispatch at 281-341-4665. Keep your outside lights on after dark and consider a home alarm system if you don’t already have one. You might want to take extra precautions to protect the rear of the house and especially the bedroom suite. Enhanced lighting is a quick, inexpensive and effective way of making your home less attractive to criminals. Lights on photocells are a good option, as they come on whenever it gets dark. Some people prefer motion sensors, but whatever you choose, assess your home for the best options and be sure to avoid adding lights that will shine in your neighbor’s windows. If you decide to add exterior fixtures, you first need to submit an Architectural Review application. The form is on the website. In future issues, we will offer more tips to avoid being a crime victim. If you have a suggestion, please send it to mjmeagher@pcmi-us.com at PCMI.
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COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS miPi (formerly miTi) “moms in Prayer inTernaTional”
GranD laKes Woman’s GrouP for sPanish sPeaKers
MIPI offers moms an opportunity to come together with other moms for one hour of concentrated prayer each week. We pray for our kids, schools, teachers and staff. Here are a few changes in leadership this year. Alexander Elem., Griffin Elem., Holland Elem. and Beckendorff JH are all meeting at Redeemer Baptist with multi-school groups on Monday mornings at 9:00 AM. Contact Kathy Hollister at hfamily6@ consolidated.net or Connie Creager at rccreager@netzero. net for more information. The contact for Seven Lakes HS is Melissa Middlebrooks at mdmiddle@yahoo.com. SLHS MIPI will meet on Mondays at 10:00 AM. Please email for meeting locations. you can visit the website at www. MomsInTouch.org if you are interested in finding out more about MIPI, including homeschool, private school groups and Spanish-speaking groups,
A great way to get to know your neighbors, make friends and share stories from our diverse backgrounds. We meet once a month for breakfast or lunch in the home of one of our great ladies. Please call or email Adita Larson for more information at 281-398-7125 or aditalarson@att.net (email).
The KaTy Go Club Go / Wei Qi / Baduk: Learn how to play this 4,000-year-old Asian strategy game or find an opponent to challenge you. We are organizing a club to meet weekly or bi-weekly in the Katy area. All skill levels are welcome. Please send an email to Paul Wheeler, Pkwheeler@ti.com with your interest.
GranD laKes men’s Tennis GrouP Come and join the Grand Lakes Men’s Tennis Group. We are a group of intermediate level players (USTA rating 3.0 - 4.0) and play twice a week. Email Krish at KARWIKAR@yAHOO.COM for details.
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GruPo De señoras De habla hisPana De GranD laKes Es una gran manera de conocer a sus vecinas, hacer nuevas amistades y compartir nuestras historias. Nos reunimos una vez al mes a desayunar o almorzar en casa de una de nosotras. Por favor llame o pase un correo a Adita Larson al 281-398-7125 or aditalarson@att.net (email).
The GranD laKes asian inDian “Desis” GrouP The Grand Lakes Asian Indian Group organizes two meet, eat and greet events each year - one for Diwali and one for Holi. We have been hosting these potlucks for the past few years at the Cow Barn Park. If you are interested in joining, please register online at the Grand Lakes Desis group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GrandLakesDesis to communicate with other members and receive updates for future events. We look forward to meeting you soon!
The GranD laKes sTraTeGy boarD Game Club The Grand Lakes Strategy Board Game Club meets once a month for an evening of competition. If you are familiar with such games like “Diplomacy,” “Axis and Allies” and “Rail Baron,” then this club is right for you. Email billfox@chevron.com to add your name added to the email distribution list for invitations to future games.
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GRAND LAKES PLAYGROuPS
WELCOME tO Grand LakEs! COntaCt PCMI at 281-870-0585 tO GEt YOUr nEWsLEttEr
Are you new to Grand Lakes? Want your child to meet new friends in our neighborhood? Grand Lakes playgroups provide an opportunity to get involved in our community while having a great time and meeting new friends. There is a playgroup for every age from newborn through kindergarten and most times/ days will work around your child’s preschool schedule. Contact Elizabeth Demaree at emtheriot@yahoo.com or 281-392-8861.
GRAND LAKES ChINESE ChILDREN PLAYGROuP! We meet each Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Learn Chinese and enjoy fun with other children aged 5 and younger. Contact Stella at 713-410-0520 (Zhang Jing) or stellagrhodes@msn.com (email).
RECYCLING NEWS FOR GRAND LAKES Did you know that you can recycle your GLASS jars and bottles, along with any STYROFOAM? Our community recycling company, Best Trash, accepts glass and styrofoam! It takes approximately 1 MILLION YEARS for glass bottles to decompose and Styrofoam containers - over 1 MILLION YEARS! Let’s ALL try to recycle - with curbside pick-up so there are no more excuses!
RECYCLING CENtERS NEAR YOu! The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information. Also, check out Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School. Green Arrow accepts paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable materials and welcome residential drop offs. Visit www.greenarrowrecycling.com for more information. For students seeking a volunteer opportunity, setting up a recycling program with your school is a great idea!
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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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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 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 see ANY animal roaming freely in Grand Lakes, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.
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gRand LaKes dog PaRK Grand Lakes welcomes you and your four-legged friend to the community dog park. The park is located in the southeast corner of Grand Lakes: from south Fry Road go south on Rainwood Park Drive, left at Central Park (Grand Brooks Lane), left on Emily Park, left on Grandwood Lane, then right on Calico Crossing. The park and parking lot is on your right toward the end of the street.
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The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking partners across the country for donations in rebuilding their facility, which was destroyed by hurricane Katrina. The Katy community was overwhelmingly instrumental in supporting families that were displaced after Hurricane Katrina through the support of Katy ISD, local businesses, various community organizations and churches. We are, once again, given the opportunity to “unleash our hearts” and be a part of the rebuilding of Louisiana SPCA. The website www.la-spca.org provides information regarding the Come Stay Heal Capital Campaign. Donations can be made online or checks made payable to Louisiana SPCA Capital Campaign, 701 Thayer Street, New Orleans, LA 70114. For questions and comments, please contact: Laura Maloney, Chief Executive Officer Louisiana SPCA, 701 Thayer St., New Orleans, LA 70114, PH: 504-368-5191, ext. 200., laura@la-spca.org (email). Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by the law. Grand Lakes Dog Park Grand Lakes welcomes you and your four-legged friend to the community dog park. The park is located in the southeast corner of Grand Lakes: from south Fry Road go south on Rainwood Park Drive, left at Central Park (Grand Brooks Lane), left on Emily Park, left on Grandwood Lane, then right on Calico Crossing. The park and parking lot is on your right toward the end of the street.
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GranD laKes WeBsIte Go to www.grandlakeslife.com for the latest and greatest about the Grand Lakes community. The website is available for all Grand Lakes residents.
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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 PCMI at 281-870-0585.
GranD laKes’ ParKs In an effort to ensure our common areas are available for use and in a usable condition by the residents of Grand Lakes, the Board of Directors is installing signage notifying the residents that the park is only open for use during daylight hours and the consequences should anyone be caught causing damage to the park. Please speak with your children and report any suspicious behavior you may witness as a resident to the Fort Bend County Sheriff at 281-341-4665 (non emergency).
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aVaiLaBiLiTY OF cOMMUNiTY FaciLiTies Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis. These facilities include, but are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts (walk and bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved for any reason. Please refer to PCMI for further details.
cOMMUNiTY NOTice: NO POsTiNG siGNs aT MaiL BOXes Absolutely NO signs and letters are to be posted by on Grand Lakes’ mail box stations. Contacts listed on the signs will be charged to have the signs removed by a vendor. Contact PCMI for all community issues and contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter. (non emergency).
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For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate go-carts, motorized recreational scooters, three- or four-wheelers or cars on walking/jogging trails, lake bridges, sidewalks, park and play areas, greenbelts and all open common grounds. Mobility assistance vehicles, like power wheel chairs are exempt from this notice. Thank you for your cooperation.
GRaNd Lakes “Lakes” NOTE: Grand Lakes has a strict CATCH & RELEASE policy. Only “barb-less” hooks are allowed to prevent injuring fish that are caught and returned. Please use care when handling fish and gently return them to the water as quickly as possible. Trotlines or other non-standard fish-catching tools are forbidden. Common sense and proper care of the fish will ensure a long-lasting experience. The fish and the water “health” are monitored to ensure a thriving underwater environment.
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USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT AND SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON COMMUNITY LAKES This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. The use of remote controlled water toys is okay. Remember, our lakes are for neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. Violation of these rules is strictly prohibited!
BEST WISHES SEND IN YOUR WISHES! Publish your special wishes in the newsletter - birthday greetings, anniversaries, congrats and even a hooray! Email your personal request to monica_vagholkar@yahoo. com, no later than the 20th of each month for publication in the upcoming issue.
IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS JULY 2012
July 4th - HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA /INDEPENDENCE DAY July 14th - Bastille Day July 22nd - Parents’ Day
STREET LIGHTS
If you happen to notice streetlights that may not be burning or the pole is leaning, you can contact CenterPoint Energy directly at their customer service department at 713-207-2222. The information you will need prior to contacting them, is the actual pole number; a six-digit number that is on a plate located on the pole itself and the address nearest to that particular pole.
PARKS, TOWN SqUARE AND COMMON AREAS IN THE COMMUNITY In the community of Grand Lakes, there are several common areas for the residents to enjoy. These common areas are restricted to residents for individual and family use and for community events. It is important that we do not abuse these areas with events other than the activities mentioned. The homeowners association maintains all of these areas so if there is any damage to these areas the community pays for it. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community beautiful.
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TrusTees – selecTion, roles and responsibiliTies (parT 2 of 2) Last month in Part 1 ‌ An introduction to the role of the trustee and selection criteria. This month ‌ The Advantages of a Corporate Trustee A bank acting as a corporate trustee can provide a high level of impartiality and detachment as well as ready access to specialized technical, tax and legal expertise. A corporate trustee can also offer a high level of continuity and stability, since its ability to serve is generally not dependent upon any single individual. However, a bank cannot maintain the same level of intimate knowledge as a family insider about your intentions or your beneficiaries’ needs. You should keep in mind that different types of trustees may be subject to different rules, insurance and licensing requirements. Lawyers, for example, must meet the terms of their state bar association licenses when they act as trustees. Banks may be subject to regulatory audits and documentation procedures. Also, professional trustees are often held to the highest fiduciary standards under the “prudent investorâ€? principle. Simply put, that means that trust assets would have to be managed according to the best practices of the asset management profession, with special attention to appropriate risk management and diversification. Trusts created in the Colonial era still function today, even as the laws governing trust and inheritance change almost daily. Whether your goal is ensuring your family’s fiscal stability or creating a permanent legacy, a properly crafted trust can be a powerful tool. The Costs of Trustees Each trust involves many unique considerations, so broad generalizations about annual fees and one-time costs may not be meaningful in relation to any specific trustee arrangement. The basic yearly trustee fee may be expressed as a percentage of the assets in the trust. Each state has its own rules governing the maximum fee that a trustee can charge and the precise range of services that the fee might cover. In addition, many legal, accounting, custody and investment management fees may sometimes be billed separately, even if the individual or organization serving as trustee also performs those services. Points to Remember 1. The ultimate success of your trust’s mission will depend in large part on how your trustee carries out your intentions, making the selection of a trustee one of the most important elements of trust design.
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SUMMER LAWN CARE In summer, lawns get hammered. There’s extra wear and tear from weekend play, stress from summer heat and corresponding pressure to cut back on watering due to increased utility rates. But if you start a sensible lawn-care program now, you can strengthen your turf going into summer, help it stay greener and give it a better chance against the ravages of insects and disease.
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a chance to pick vegetables fresh from the garden or your local farmers market you use these tips and cook them on the grill. Vegetable Grilling Tips: ** Spray the grill with non-stick cooking spray prior to heating the grill to help make clean up a snap. place your hand over the grill. If you can hold it there for 4 seconds, the fire is medium hot. **Prevent your vegetables from drying out on the grill by soaking them in cold water first. **Vegetables should be cut to expose the most surface area to the eggplant into strips, not rounds, of the same width. **Use kosher salt or sea salt on your vegetables to bring out extra moisture. Seasoning with salt and pepper both before and after grilling helps to make them sweet and full of flavor. **Someone in the family doesn’t like grilled vegetables? Try this trick. Sprinkle a little sugar on the vegetables half way through the cooking. This gives them a wonderful caramel flavor. **Use tongs to turn your vegetables on the grill instead of a fork. You don’t want to puncture them, as it will release the moisture.
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**Smaller vegetables such as cherry tomatoes (we’ll just pretend and call this a vegetable) and small mushrooms might fall through the grill and should be skewered first. Thick onion slices should also be skewered all the way through to keep them whole while grilling. I like to use metal skewers instead of bamboo since they don’t burn and I can reuse them. **Because vegetables lack fat, they need oil or some sort of liquid marinade to prevent them from burning and sticking to the grill. Brush them with a vegetable oil or flavored oil such as a prepared salad dressing prior to placing on the grill. You can also marinate them in a prepared dressing or your own marinade recipe. Grill Times and Techniques: Corn on the cob: Gently pull back the husks but keep them intact. Remove the silks and soak the cobs in cold water for 30 minutes. Dry and brush with butter or make your own compound butter by mixing together 1/4 cup butter (room temperature), 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, and zest of one lime. Fold the husks back down over the kernels, twist the ends and place on the grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every two minutes. Serve with extra Chipotle, Lime Butter or have fun and invent other compound butters. Asparagus: Cut off ends and soak in water for 30 minutes. Brush with oil. Grill 2-3 minutes, or until tips begin to brown. Eggplant: Cut lengthwise into 1/2” slices. Brush with oil. Grill 2-3 minutes per side. Garlic: Cut the root end off of a whole bulb. Brush with oil and place cut side down on the grill. Grill 10 minutes, or until the skin is a dark brown. Onions: Remove skin and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Run a metal skewer through the entire slice. Brush with oil. Grill 5 minutes per side. Bell Peppers: Cut the pepper in half from top to bottom. Remove stems, seeds and ribs. Brush with oil. Grill 3-4 minutes per side. Zucchini or Summer Squash: Slice lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Brush with oil. Grill 4-5 minutes per side. Cremini or Button Mushrooms: Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Thread on a metal skewer and brush with oil. Grill 8-12 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Romaine Lettuce (for a quick grilled Caesar salad): Cut in half lengthwise. Brush with oil and place cut side down on the grill. Grill 2-3 minutes. Recipes: Try this sweet simple summer marinade recipe: 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced Juice and zest of 1 lemon In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Add sliced vegetables to the bowl, toss to coat and let marinate for 30 minutes. Remove from marinade and place on a medium hot grill to cook.
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KATY ISD ANNOUNCES 2012 DISTRICT-WIDE TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Two outstanding teachers have been chosen as the 2012 Katy ISD District-wide Teachers of the Year. Colleen Dominguez, fifth grade teacher at Bear Creek Elementary and Brittany Spurlock, English teacher at Miller Career & Technology Center, were notified during a surprise visit from Katy ISD Superintendent Alton Frailey. Dominguez, this year’s Elementary District-wide Teacher of the Year, is a self-contained bilingual teacher and team leader. She has taught in Katy ISD since 2008 and holds a B.S. in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin. Dominguez says that what makes teaching rewarding for her is to see students grow academically and in character as the year progresses. Spurlock, this year’s Secondary District-wide Teacher of the Year, teaches both English III & IV, and has been with Katy ISD since 1998. She holds a B.A. in secondary education, English and Dance from the University of Houston and is currently working on her Master’s in English. Spurlock enjoys fueling energy in her classroom by celebrating accomplishments and creating a desire amongst students to want to do better. She also enjoys guiding first-year teachers through the fears and challenges of education. Both District-wide Teachers of the Year were recognized during the April Board of Trustees meeting and will be nominated by Katy ISD for the 2012 Region 4 Texas Teacher of the Year program.
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Katy ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools initiative recently hosted its annual VIPS Breakfast honoring the thousands of school district volunteers who donate their time supporting Katy ISD students and teachers. This school year, 14,700 volunteers donated 761,321 hours, which in human resource terms, equates to $16,588,988. This year’s speakers were Music Therapist Meagan Morrow, Clinical Coordinator Dawn Phillips and Speech Pathologist Kelley Warren Kirst from TIRR Memorial Hermann. Each year, every Katy ISD campus salutes its volunteers by honoring a campus Volunteer of the Year. Celebrated at the VIPS Breakfast were: Debbie Kallina, Alexander Elem.; Veronica Dixon, Bear Creek Elem.; Teri Ward, Beck Jr. High; Glee Fossier, Beckendorff Jr. High; Maria Alvarez, Cardiff Jr. High; Ruth Vargas, Cimarron Elem.; Robin Smith, Cinco Ranch HS; Theresa Wilkinson, Rylander Elem. and Cinco Ranch Jr. High; Carolyn Pack, Creech Elem.; Rachael Moffett, Exley Elem.; Judy Crowe, Fielder Elem.; Anjanette Connor, Franz Elem.; Virginia Rivas, Golbow Elem.; Tiffany Walker, Griffin Elem.; Jennifer McFarlin, Hayes Elem.; Nikki Alvarez, Holland Elem.; Diana Au-Thornton, Hutsell Elem.; Karin Calland, Katy Elem.; Leonard Sadler, Katy HS; Shawnna Kelleher, Katy Jr. High; Cindy Cruz-Davis, Kilpatrick Elem.; Veronica Garza, King Elem.; Donald and Yvonne Liles, Mayde Creek Elem.; Liz O’Donnell, Mayde Creek High; Ashley Savoie, Mayde Creek Jr. High; Morgen Rose, McDonald Jr. High; Shelly England, McMeans Jr. High; Wade Magruder, McRoberts Elem.; Lisa Johns, Memorial Parkway Elem.; Stephanie Place, Memorial Parkway Jr. High; Mio Gonzales, Morton Ranch Elem.; Lori Estlund, Morton Ranch HS; Sarah
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KATY ISD ANNOUNCES ThEIR 2012 VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS More that 3,500 seniors walked across the stage at the Leonard E. Merrell Center during the 2012 graduation ceremonies. These graduating seniors will move on to the next chapters in their lives carrying the knowledge and life-lessons learned from elementary through secondary education. Katy ISD congratulates all graduates and wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors. The district is also proud to announce this year’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians from each of its six comprehensive high schools. Congratulations to: Cinco Ranch High School: Varun Bora (Valedictorian), Nisarg Gandhi (Salutatorian) Katy High School: Katrina Marie Schilling (Valedictorian), Ted Deng (Salutatorian) Mayde Creek High School: Alex Van Dyke (Valedictorian), Mark Jablinski (Salutatorian) Morton Ranch High School: Brenna Adelman (Valedictorian), Adriana Ibarra (Salutatorian) Seven Lakes High School: Tolu Alimi (Valedictorian), Shannon Cheng (Salutatorian) Taylor High School: Clare Zhang (Valedictorian), Elizabeth Neville (Salutatorian) Go to www.flickr.com/photos/katyisd/sets/72157629759716412/show/ to view a photo gallery and read more information about these talented students.
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RAE DELIVERS BOOKS TO ROYAL ISD Representatives of the Roosevelt Alexander Elementary PTA, Principal Kristin Harper, President Debbie Kallina and Mr. Roosevelt Alexander delivered books to the Early Childhood Center in Royal ISD; in honor of David Alexander Senior, Mr. Roosevelt Alexander’s brother who passed away this spring. David Alexander was a long time educator and prominent community leader for many years in the Brookshire/Royal area. The books were presented to the Early Childhood Center’s librarian, Miss Laketra Glover.
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On May 10th, Roosevelt Alexander Elementary held the 2012 Student vs. Teacher basketball game at SLHS. Boys and girls from 4th and 5th grade played against the faculty and girls of all ages cheered. The students beat the staff handily, but the staff is ready to show their stuff in 2013.
Top L-R: John Kallina, Rob Martin, Eric Crabtree and Don Butler. Bottom L-R: Matt Gaskamp and Doug Berry.
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On the morning of May 11th, the Roosevelt Alexander Elementary PTA hosted “Munchies with Moms & Grandmoms� at the school. The event involved donuts, fruit, juice and coffee to be enjoyed by all mothers and grandmothers with students at RAE. The event was planned and executed by a committee made up of dad volunteers from RAE. Immediately after the event, they were honored on announcements, as May 2012 RAE PTA Volunteers of the Month.
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On May 1st, at the Katy ISD VIPS Volunteer Celebration Breakfast at the Merrell Center, Debbie Kallina received the 2012 Volunteer of the Year honor for Roosevelt Alexander Elementary. On May 17th, at the Roosevelt Alexander Elementary Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, the top nominees for the RAE PTA Volunteer of the Year were honored.
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BDJH 8 TH GRADE DANCE On May 18th, the BDJH PTA held the 2012 BDJH 8th grade dance. The theme was Cruisin’ On Class of 2016. All of the volunteers enjoyed planning and decorating for this fun end of the school year party, even after they inflated over 7,000 balloons for all the arches and balloon towers. The evening was a great success enjoyed by students, staff and volunteers.
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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.
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘THE BOYS FROM DOLORES’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, July 19th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public. WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE : Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, provides caregiver/ infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. Program dates are: July 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. at 10:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Program dates are: July 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. : Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 2:00 PM . Program dates are: July 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. at 7:00 PM - gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. Program dates are: July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. : crafts, movies, stories and more for school-aged children entering first through fifth grades - 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM every Wednesday during the summer. A free handstamp, which is required for admission, will be available one hour before the program. July 4th LIBRARY CLOSED July 11th Julian, Secret-Agent Man July 18th Swamp Animals July 25th Hocus Pocus! Magic!
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BecoMe a tutor-understand our student’s LIFeLInes 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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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.
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 281-3417068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events. Saturday, July 7, 2012: SAturdAy witH tHe MASter GArdenerS - Visit our 4 acres of demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. it’s a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band road, rosenberg, 77471. take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00-11:00 AM. Thursday, July 19, 20121: Master Gardener Meeting - Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by texas AgriLife extension Service to hear John Stubbings from Clown Alley Orchids. He will present a program
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about orchids. The program will be held on July 19, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The program is free to all. No reservation required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend.
TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING TO BEGIN THIS FALL If you enjoy nature and would like to learn more, do more and/ or teach young people about the great outdoors, consider joining others in a local chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. There are 60 or so friends and neighbors in the Fort Bend County area who are members and invite you to check out the organization at www.coastalprairie.org . The training class begins in the fall. Contact dougsimons@yahoo.com with any questions.
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 or call 281-491-1621. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.
WEST FORT BENd COUNTy REpUBLICAN WOMEN Are you interested in meeting your local elected officials? Would you like to know how Congress is dealing with “hot” items during this session? Contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol. com for information on our group.
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ChrisT ChurCh pCa, VBs TaKE YOUR maRK, GET SET aND COmE! On July 23-27, 2012, Christ Church PCa will hold its annual Vacation Bible School daily from 8:45 am until 12:00 Pm. Olympion 2012 is an exciting, fun-filled VBS program that will inspire children to run with Joshua, the great champion of the faith whose wholehearted obedience to God points us to Christ. There will be Bible Stories, Scripture memory Verses, Songs, Skits, Crafts, Games and Snacks. The week will close with an Olympion Finale on Friday, July 27th at 6:30 Pm with a pizza dinner afterwards. Enrollment is for children who will be five years old by September 1, 2012 through those entering sixth grade in the fall of 2012. The cost is $10 per child or $35 per family (4 or more children in same family). Please call 281-392-0002 or visit www.cckpca.org/ vbs for more information or to register your child.
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The BIG Big Band from Sweden is coming to Katy as part of their 9th U.S. tour since their first in 1978. This outstanding 63 person band will appear at 7 pM on Thursday, July 12th in the Sanctuary of Living Word Lutheran Church located at 3700 S. Mason Road. The band includes members in their late teens, as well as those who have played in the band for more than 40 years. Band members come from several small villages in the Southern province of Sweden. Erik Karp, a Christian music teacher, started the band in 1955 as a way to reach neighborhood youth with the Gospel message. Joining the band on their 2012 tour is Vincent Nilsson, a band alum, who now is one of the most renowned jazz trombonists in the world.
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New coach, new conference, same Aggie spirit! Please join us on Friday, July 27th at the Westin Galleria for the Houston A&M Club’s Annual Coach’s Night, featuring new Aggie Head Coach, Kevin Sumlin. Don’t miss out on being among the first to hear Coach Sumlin’s plans for our first season in the SEC. There are a lot of exciting changes happening in the athletic program at Texas A&M and this event will allow you to hear all about them first hand. The purpose of this event is to promote the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Spirit while raising money to fund scholarships and other programs on campus. We are assembling an awesome Silent and Live Auction, full of Aggie collectibles and other items from local businesses that both men and women will enjoy. We will be joined by the Yell Leaders, Reveille, former players, as well as other Aggie celebrities and special guests. There will even be a photographer there to capture special memories from the event. Visit www.aggiecn.com for more information. Jean Marie Huntington reviews the interview schedule with Cynthia Fluitt. Appointments are available on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy.
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The next Job Fair will be held July 27th, 9 AM - 1 PM and will feature representatives from local oil companies who are seeking new employees. Christ Centered Jobs Ministry (CCJM) is an outreach ministry of Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy, TX. CCJM invites all people regardless of denomination or religion who are interested in employment or who can offer employment assistance. CCJM offers speaker presentations, resume instruction, devotionals, job leads, networking and job training assistance in a Christian setting. The programs are free and pre-registration is encouraged. The ministry is supported with a grant from the Fort Bend Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Current job postings from recruiting companies and operating companies are on display in the church lobby. The Employment Specialists are available to meet with you to review your resume on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9 AM till noon. For more information on the next Job Fair or to schedule an appointment, contact: Selina Ponniah 281-352-4712 selinapon@gmail.com Jean Marie Huntington 281-693-9764 dbhuntington@consolidated.net
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Living Word Summer day Camp All children who have completed K-5th grade (by June 2012) are invited to dive into a week of awesome Christian day camp led by the staff from Camp Lutherhill. It’s a fun week with music, games, art, Bible study and more!! Due to limited space, each child may only attend one week - August 6th-10th. go to www.livingwordkaty. org for more information or to register online.
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houSton FamiLy artS Center aCtorS aCademy announCeS 2012 Summer CampS! Houston Family Arts Center (HFAC) Actors Academy announces their 2012 Summer Performing Arts Camps. This summer, the HFAC Actors Academy is offering 37 different 1 and 3-week performing arts camps for grades 1-12. HFAC camps run through August 26, 2012 and feature acting, singing and dance instruction as well as performance opportunities in musicals, dramas and comedies - especially designed for kids and teens! The HFAC Actors Academy 3-week Musical Theatre Performance Camps for grades 1-3 and 4-6 are A Year with Frog and Toad, Disney’s Cinderella Kids, Jack and the giant, and Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids. HFAC is offering twelve 1-week camps for grades 1-6 that include Acting Up, Imagination Theatre, Triple Threat Fun, The Lights of Broadway, Nail that Audition, Disney Magic, Mix-up Melodrama, Musical Theatre Song & Dance, Fractured Fairy Tales, Actors Workshop, When You Wish Upon a Star and So You Want to be a Pop Star. HFAC has numerous performance opportunities for teens in grades 7-12 including a 4-week performance camp for 42nd Street, a 1-week Triple Threat Boot Camp, a 1-week Jazz Intensive, a 2-week performance camp for Lend Me a Tenor and a 3-week performance camp for the gilbert & Sullivan favorite The Pirates of Penzance.
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THEATER/ARTS The Landing TheaTre Company announCe iTs 2012 summer season SMUDGE by Rachel Axler, directed by Artistic Director David Rainey. Performances begin Friday, July 13th, open officially Saturday, July 14th and runs Friday-Saturday through July 28th at the O’Kane Theatre (One Main Building on the campus of UHD). There will be a special pay-what-you-can Industry Night on Monday, July 23rd. PRICE: $20 / Preview - $15. Artistic Director David Rainey will direct and the cast includes Jennifer Gilbert, Zachary Lewis and Chuck Hutchison. The production also features Lighting Design by Riana Canetti-Rios and Sound Design by Travis Ammons. A young couple, Nick and Colby, have all the expectations that most of us dream of about our child to be. But what they have achieved through their coupling is so shockingly far from their expectations that it is hard to believe. Coming to terms with that reality takes them on a life altering and often humors journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Two-time Emmy Award winner, Rachel Axler, forces her characters and us, to come face to face with our fears, our shortcomings and ourselves in this poignant dark comedy about parenthood.
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one a-Chord One A-Chord is an interdenominational men’s and women’s singing group with a music ministry to the elderly in Katy and West Houston. We enjoy entertaining with a combination of music including Sacred (Gospel and Traditional), Broadway (this year will feature “Music Man”), “Only in America” - great # 1 hits from the big band era, Patriotic and “Old Standards.” Our group (Including singers, dancers, instrumentalists and “Hams”) creates an hour of musical entertainment for the residents. Our normal rehearsal/performing day is Monday morning. We will be starting rehearsals for our new singing season on Monday, August 6th, at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC in Asbury Hall, 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. We will have seven rehearsals before starting our new season. For additional information, please call Gail (Music Director) 281-347-0233, Bill (Scheduling and Administration) 281-347-2520 or Jackie (Historian and Chaplain) 281-347-1568. you can check out our website www.oneachord.org for our current schedule and repertoire.
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THE HOUSTON HORIZON CHORUS PRESENTS A FREE SUMMER CONCERT The Houston Horizon Chorus is an award-winning chorus of Sweet Adelines International in the greater Houston area. We’ve been singing together for over 30 years! Our organization promotes singing 4-part acappella harmony in the barbershop style. Come see what we’re all about by coming to our FREE concert this summer. Enjoy getting together with other women who love to sing from all over the Houston area. Bring your friends, your mom, your daughters or your whole family to this event! We’ll even give you the chance to sing with us on a few songs! If you’ve missed singing from your high school and college days, now is the time to get involved and have fun! We are always looking for new members and you don’t have to know how to read music to join the chorus. Come join the excitement! You’ll be glad you did! DATE: Tuesday night, July 17th TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION: Cinco Ranch High School Commons, 23440 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494 (across the street from La Centerra) For more information, visit our website at: www.houstonhorizon.org or call 281-755-1333. music we will sing together, along with the learning tracks. We hope to see you there!
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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
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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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The Katy Valkyries is a varsity team competing in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League and accepts players from all KISD high schools. Lacrosse experience is not necessary to join the team - we will teach you the skills and game strategy. Please see our new website at: www.katyvalkyries.org for additional information.
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Katy Family YMCA has open volleyball for Y members on Tuesday and Thursday nights for adults only, from 8:00-10:00 PM. If you know the rules and can enjoy volleyball, please join us.
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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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Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information contact Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net or Kathy Smith 815-715-3892.
DatED bIblE StuDIES Katy Christian Women’s ConneCtion Join us for a prayer, coffee and fellowship 10 AM to 11:30 AM La Madeleine’s 23322 Mercantile Parkway Katy, TX (Grand Parkway and I-10) Bring a friend and don’t forget to bring your Bible. 2012 Prayer Connection dates: July 12th August 9th For more information about our prayer connections, directions or to RSVP, please call 281-232-8338 or visit www.KatyCWC.org.
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please join us for an informal devotional gathering, where we share music, prayers and inspirational readings taken from the major religions of the world, in an environment of unity and harmony. The Word of God, say the Baha’i Writings, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts and renews one’s sense of purpose. The devotional is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, from 4-5 pM and will be followed by a sharing of thoughts, ideas and ways to apply spiritual principles to one’s day-to-day affairs. Refreshments will be served. For details on the location or for answers to any other questions you may have, please call the Baha’i Faith of Fort Bend County at 281-395-9026.
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Game Day - Meet with us every Wednesday in the Crawford Fellowship Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:00 pM as we fellowship around the table playing Chicken Foot, Scrabble, Cards, etc. Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) and we will eat together at noon. Group Exercise Class - The exercise class for adults 55+ meets every Wednesday at 8:45 AM for 45 minutes of exercise led by Christy Kennedy, a group fitness certified instructor. This is a great time to enjoy like-minded folks who are strengthening and conditioning their body for the long haul. Regardless of your present condition, Christy will help you improve while making the exercise fun and beneficial.
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For more information, contact Mike Kelley at 281-492-0785. Kingsland Baptist Church is located at 20555 Kingsland Blvd. We are located across from Taylor High School Tennis Courts. For more information, you can visit us online at www.kingsland.org or call the church office at 281-492-0785.
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Elena Welsh and Isabella Ferrara of Girls Scout Troop 17277 are the Prairie Rose Service Unit’s top two Girl Scout cookie sellers for 2012. Isabella sold 1,065 boxes of cookies in her inaugural year as a Girl Scout. Elena earned the honor of being the second highest seller in the San Jacinto Council garnering sales of 3,225 boxes of cookies. Both were recognized on May 5th at the San Jacinto Council’s 1000+ Club award ceremony. This elite club is for any Girl Scout in the council who “plans the work and works the plan” to attain the goal of selling at least 1,000 boxes of cookies each. Congratulations girls!
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MCMEANS STUDENTS ACHIEVE HIGHEST GIRL SCOUT CADETTE AWARDS VOLUNTEER OVER 280 HOURS Four McMeans 8th graders recently achieved the Silver Service Leadership Award. Each girl volunteered 70 hours or more this year by making fleece blankets Keely Keeney, Harley Maldonado, Emily Ridgaway and Insiyah Sulemanji. for seniors at Christmas and also held a pet collection drive to aid Meals on Wheels for seniors with pets. In addition, their troop earned the Girl Scout Community Service Award for volunteering with other organizations.
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Howard Miller Grandfather Clock with light, in great condition, $750. 832-350-5279. Matching plaid couch and overstuffed chair. Very little use, $600 firm. Call 281-492-7075. Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, lat-pull pully system & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled. 281-881-6405. Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com. Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each. Cheryl 281-543-2409. Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-745-72, picture available, asking $205. Contact School8007@aol.com.
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AUTOMOTIVE 2007 Harley Davidson Road King (White Gold), 6 speed (32,000 miles), lots of extras, all maintenance updated. $12,600. 713-594-8056. 2008 Chrysler 300, 2.7 V6, red with gray leather interior, 83,000 miles. This is a clean, single driver car that has been well maintained, $13,900. 713-562-1178. 1995 Land Cruiser, 160,000 original miles, in very good condition. Non-negotiable price of $5,000. Call 281-856-7171. 2010 Ford F150 XLT with Extended Cab, 4.6L V8. Exterior color, silver with tan cloth interior. Upgraded chrome wheels, 6 foot long bed with liner, power windows, doors, tinted windows, Sirius XM capable. Less than 20k miles on it. For pictures and inquiries, email anwilbanks99@gmail.com.
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Classified Ads Rare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281-455-5543. 1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder motorcycle, eggshell on white in color, black leather saddle bags, $3,000. 281-726-4305 Pat.
WANTED Wanted: To buy gold jewelry, 10K - 21K and old U. S. coins. 713-894-8490. Wanted: To buy Rolex watches. 281-414-3597.
HELP WANTED - CARE Live in caregiver for elderly, ambulatory female. Must be mature female, nonsmoker with valid drivers license, transportation and good driving record. Duties include companionship, personal care, light cleaning and cooking. Must be able to live in Monday through Saturday. Please have references. 281-550-7577.
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Golf Hole Monitor for Par 3 Contest. Enjoy golf and the outdoors? Hole In One Challenge, a national par 3 company and affiliate of The First Tee and The World Golf Foundation, is seeking sales representatives to promote par 3 contests on local golf courses. A portion of all sales will help support programs offered to young people through The First Tee. Work a 6-hour shift, approximately 8 AM to 2 PM. This is a commission only position with daily pay. Positions are available immediately. Must be able to pass drug test. Please contact Larry Wilkerson at 281-345-1517. Before/after school counselors to work for YMCA. Responsible adults needed to supervise children in Katy ISD elementary child care sites, either before or after school. High School Diploma or GED required. Part-Time. Submit applications to Sherry Hubbard at sherryh@ymcahouston.org or call 281-392-5055 ext. 235. Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc. (MRE, Inc.) is always in search of highly motivated people whose core values are aligned with the Broker’s. You are not expected to have the know-how when you start. Learn from a TREC-MCE Instructor with 28 years experience on leasing and working with property management with single family homes & condo’s. We will guide you on the proper forms to use. Broker will provide a one-on-one support to any agent willing and wanting to learn more. MRE, Inc. will help you better assist your clients/customers/ investors. MRE, Inc. holds educational seminars to the community and any agent/consumer/investor. MRE, Inc. will assist you with property management, sales & leases. We offer incentives to our recruits. For more information, please contact the Broker (“Tisha” Matticks) directly at mre@mantarayenterprises.com and make your appointment to start your new career today.
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HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE Bay House in Sargent, waterfront property with boat access to house, built in 2003. 2 BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 at Morton, all bills paid, non smoker, $375. Call 713-822-8615 - individual.
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Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be saidâ&#x20AC;Ś Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.
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HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES GRANd LAkES - COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS COMMUNITY EVENTS Winter Festival Carole Fox 281-693-1183 carolejeanfox@yahoo.com Bonnie Duhart bduhart0325@gmail.com GaraGe sale OPen easter eGG Hunt Bonnie Duhart bduhart0325@gmailcom Denise Morrow disemorrow2002@yahoo.com JulY 4th event Carole Fox 281-693-1183 carolejeanfox@yahoo.com HallOWeen event Denise Morrow disemorrow2002@yahoo.com Bonnie Duhart bduhart0325@gmailcom NEWSLETTER Monica vagholkar monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com WOMAN’S ASSOC. Alexis Bante acbante@aol.com Eva Miller evajoel@sbcglobal LOST & FOUNd PETS Lisa Lambert 281-392-5792 PLAY GROUPS Elizabeth Demaree CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF
grandlakes4pets@aol.com emtheriot@yahoo.com 281-392-8861 grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com
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POLICE/FIRE Emergency Numbers.... Fire Department (Emergency) Fire Department (Non Emergency) Fort Bend Co. Sheriff
***911*** 281-498-2800 281-498-1310 281-341-4665
Utilities/Post Office/FT BENd CO. CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 Reliant energy 713-207-7777 email:service@reliant.com Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 Municipal district Services ( MdS) GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 281-290-6503 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
COMMUNity Katy Family YMCA Fort Bend Co. Court House Katy Chamber of Commerce
281-392-5055 281-342-3411 281-391-5289
SCHOOLS www.katyisd.org KISD Administration KISD Transportation Alexander Rae Elementary Beckendorf Junior High Seven Lakes High School Miller Career Center www.katyisd.org
281-396-6000 281-396-7560 281-237-7100 281-237-8800 281-237-2800 281-237-6300
LiBRARiES Ft. BEND CO. Katy/Ft. Bend Mini-Branch Cinco Ranch Library George Memorial Maud Smith Marks
281-395-1311 281-395-1311 281-342-4455 281-492-8592
MEDiCAL Fort Bend Co.Health Dept. Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Kingsland Diagnostic Center Christus St. Catherine Hospital
281-342-6414 281-392-1111 281-579-1119 281-599-5700
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