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What’s New FOR FEBRUARY

Grand Lakes News

Happy St. Patty’s Day! Read a brief history about this green holiday. Plus, what are the top Spring Break destinations for 2012? Bored with your body? Fix it!

Updates on MITI and the GL Mens’ Tennis Club. Enjoy this month’s newsletter!

CONTACT PCMI AT 281-870-0585 TO GET YOUR NEWSLETTER. Me, my, mine. Make this your new motto, your new campaign. We forget about ourselves and get so involved in everyone else’s lives. Ask yourself: who’s looking out for you? Your answer will be “no one.” Put you first and the world will appear much better. Friends and family will find this new selfish campaign (that’s what they will call it) outrageous because they are so used to taking from you. But you must put you first, because no one else will. Remember, your list in life needs to be: 1) me 2) family 3) work. If you are happy, then you’re able to keep family happy, which in turns makes your day productive and positive at work, offering healthy vibes and energy. Yes, it is that easy. Remember your new campaign “ME, MY, MINE.” What I want, when I want it and how I want it!

Share your thoughts with me at: monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com.

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES Newsletter submissions are due by the 20th of the month for the upcoming issue.

Newsletter article deadlines are: April 2012 - due 2/20 May 2012 - due 4/20

Mark your calendars 2012 Grand Lakes’

EASTeR EGG HUNT Saturday, March 31st 4-6 pm see grandlakeslife.com for more details.

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Top Ten Spring Break Destinations 2012

Fix Your Body Boredom!

Tired of not seeing results from those hours at the gym? Salads not doing it for you anymore?

Check out some of my personal tips. I promise, 1) Cancun you WILL see changes and get “unbored” of 2) Panama City, FL your body!

3) Miami/South Beach, FL • Look in the mirror - like what you see? Make 4) Europe it better. Bored with the image? Fix it now.

5) Puerto Vallarta • Get off that treadmill - Jump onto the ex6) Acapulco ercise bike and SPIN. YES - you can do this!

7) Bahamas and Jamaica • Good-bye sit-ups - Hanging leg pull-ups, 8) South Padre Island planks, reverse crunches are your new friends.

9) Baja, Mexico or Puerto Rico • So long to push-ups - Chin ups will get you 10) North American Ski Resorts those strong biceps quicker.

• Close your mouth - Trimming that muffin top begins with watching what you eat.

• Fast food 1x per month NOT 21x a week - Dietitians recommend fast food ONLY 1x per month.

• Do something new NOW - Take a Zumba class, join a local martial arts school, Crossfit; do something new!

• No more excuses - Saying you don’t have time means you have time to make excuses. Get up and get going!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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A Brief History of St Patrick’s Day The story of St. Patrick’s Day begins around 385 A.D. with a man named Maewyn, who at age 16, was sold into slavery, which brought him closer to God. He managed to escape slavery and headed to a monastery in Gaul to study, where he adopted the Christian name “Patrick.” For the next 30 years, he traveled throughout the country, setting up monasteries and converting the natives. After his death in 461 (on March 17th), he was declared a saint.

So what happened from there? The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in America in New York City in 1762, not Ireland, and consisted of Irish soldiers in the English military marching through the city.

This was a chance for the soldiers to reconnect with their heritage.

Ireland, on the other hand, does not have such a long history of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This changed around 1995, when the government made a push to use St. Patrick’s Day as a way to drive tourism and to showcase Ireland to the rest of the world. Parades and celebrations are now common in Ireland around this day (in fact, their celebrations last several days) and some one million people took part in last year’s festivities in Dublin.

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When people nowadays think of this day, they get an image of the shamrock in their head. Why? Its origins are rooted in Patrick himself. He used the shamrock as a way to show how the trinity works: three separate elements of the same entity.

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MARCH 2012 Observances & Fun Facts

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March 2012 is observed as: • Women’s History Month • National Nutrition Month • Save Your Vision Month • Workplace Eye Wellness Month • Colorectal Cancer Awareness

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CHAIRPERSONS NEEDED WANTED! GRAND LAKES JULY 4 th EVENT CO-CHAIR We are seeking a Co-Chair for the annual July 4th event. If you’re interested, please call Carole Fox at 281-693-1183 or email carolejeanfox@yahoo.com.

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COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS The Katy Go Club

Miti NOW “Moms In Prayer International.” 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 multischool 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. If you are interested in finding out more about MITI, including homeschool, private school groups and Spanish-speaking groups, you can visit the website at www.MomsInTouch.org.

Women’s “Social” Wine Club We meet usually the 4th Thursday of the month at 7 PM in different homes. Please bring an appetizer and a bottle of wine of your choice*. * For more information about the wine selection and to be added to the email list, contact Adita Larson at 281-398-7125 or new email address aditalarson@att.net.

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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 with your interest at: Pkwheeler@ti.com.

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.

Grand Lakes Quilters’ Group Join your friends in the Grand Lakes Quilting group. We meet once or twice a month. All levels of quilting encouraged to attend. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Janice at 281-646-0577.

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 call or email Adita Larson for more information at 281-398-7125 or email aditalarson@att.net.

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 email aditalarson@att.net.

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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.

WELCOME to Grand Lakes!

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playgroup announcements GRAND LAKES Playgroups

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 email stellagrhodes@msn.com.

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 for information: www. co.fort-bend.tx.us.

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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Pet Poops/You Scoop When your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. This is a growing issue within the community. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every Grand Lakes homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard to maintaining their grass!

KEEP YOUR 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 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.

Stop That Barking!

Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity.

Nothing is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers.

If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!

• Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate.

• Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar and costs about the same.

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

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

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a cat, bird or another dog. Consider a 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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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.

PET LOST AND FOUND SERVICE FOR GRAND LAKES GL resident Lisa Lambert has been providing this service since 2002 with great success. The more people who know about it the easier it is to reunite pets with their owners. If you have lost or found a pet call her at: 281-392-5792. If there is no answer, please leave a message. This service expedites the reunion of pets and their owners.

If you’ve found a pet, you must be willing to hold on to it until an email alert is sent and the owner has time to come forward. There are many new residents unfamiliar with this service. Please spread the word to your new neighbors to get on the alert list. This is all about neighbors helping neighbors. Please write GrandLakes4Pets@ aol.com for more information and to get onto the mailing list. Many, many thanks to all the wonderful neighbor’s who’ve helped lost pets return to their homes.

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

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

Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations.

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

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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.

Email: laura@la-spca.org. Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by the law.

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

GRAND LAKES’ PARKS

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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).

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

AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis.

These facilities include, but are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts (walk and bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved for any reason. Please refer to PCMI for further details.

COMMUNITY NOTICE: NO POSTING SIGNS AT MAIL BOXES

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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 PCMI for all community issues and contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter.

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Fence Staining 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.

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 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.

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.

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STREET LIGHTS If you happen to notice streetlights that may not be burning or the pole is leaning, you can contact CenterPoint Energy directly at their customer service department at 713-207-2222. 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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By Craig Narum CFP®, Grand Lakes resident

Gifting: A Win-Win Proposition

Did you know that there’s a wealth-transfer technique you can use to reduce your taxable estate and keep more of your assets for your heirs? You can make annual gifts of up to $13,000 ($26,000 per married couple) to as many people as you wish without incurring federal gift taxes.

An example: A married couple with three children could reduce their estate by $78,000 each year if $26,000 were given to each of their children.

Gifting can be used in a number of unique ways. You can use annual gifts to help build a college fund for a child, grandchild, relative, or even a friend - by contributing to a 529 plan account, a Coverdell Education Savings Account, or a UGMA/UGTA account. In fact, 529 plans have special rules that allow you to make five years’ worth of contributions in one year without incurring any gift taxes - that’s $65,000 for individuals and $130,000 for married couples!

Gifts can also be used to build wealth for future generations as well as help a child, relative, or friend fund a down payment on a home, buy a car or start a business.

Your Certified Financial PlannerTM advisor can help you determine how annual gifts might fit into your overall financial plan.

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TRY HYDROZONING FOR YOUR YARD When two people sit down for a meal, do both eat the same amount of food? Chances are that one eats more than the other. Why? Because each has different needs and requires different amounts of nutrition.

A yard is no different. When it comes to water, the shrub areas need a different amount of water than the turf areas. Shrubs or turf exposed to afternoon sun need more water than those protected by the shade. Yet when it comes to watering your yard, most people water everything the same. We put the same amount of water in the turf as we do in the flower beds. We water turf exposed to full afternoon sun the same as we do turf in complete shade. As the cost of water continues to increase, it just makes sense to consider what can be done to avoid wasting it!

Separating different plant materials with different exposures so they may be watered independent of one another is called hydrozoning.

Since January of 2009, the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality require all new irrigation systems to be hydrozoned.

Applying only the amount of water required by the plant material versus watering everything the same can save up to 21,300 gallons of water annually on a typical residential lot.

Have your irrigation system evaluated by a W.I.S.E. Guys Licensed Irrigator to determine if you can begin conserving water today by hydrozoning. There is currently a program sponsored by the North Fort Bend Water Authority in concert with the local utility districts (MUDs) to make Free irrigation evaluations available to residents at no charge. The time is now… schedule an appointment today. To find out if your water supplier is participating in this program, visit www. nfbwa.com/wiseguys. Your lawn and your wallet will be glad you did.

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GRAND LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form.

Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to news@krenekprinting.com. Must have parent(s) permission.

Marisol Plazas - P, B Mimi Zhao - T (Math 1-11, Alg 2, Sci 1-8, Chem/AP Chem), P, H Will Tran - B, T (Begin Drum, 1-5, HW) Angelina Shropshire - B, RCC, CPR, FAC, PP Sadie Butler - B, P Madison Dobbs - B, PP Foram Patel - T (Math 1-6), B Pranou Thanki - T (Math 2-5), B Umang Thanki - T (Math 4-6) Susan Hagger - B, PP Nikita Zamwar - T (Art/math) Kimberly Plouhar - B, PP Liam Van Oart - PP Lacey Bowersox - B, PP Connor Cerda - B, H, L, SS, CPR, FAC, RCC Nour Alhawamedeh - B, H, PP, T, SL Daniela Lopez - B, PP Jasmine Oh - B, PP, T (algebra) Julia Trahan - B, PP, CPR Carly Gesoff - B, PP, T Diego Heredia - B, C, H, PP, L Melissa Keckley - B, PP, T, H Akash Nair - T (K-5 computer/acad.)

Ashley Chen - B, C, PP Mandy Che - B, PP, T (math 1-8) Kalyn Soli - B Nikhil Gupte - T (math 1-11, science 1-12, Span. 1-3) William Lasater - PP Caroline Chun - T (math), B Jessica Cordova - PP

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Please place my name on the Job Seekers List

(Students must be 12 before they can be added to the babysitting list.)

Please fill in all information Job(s) _________________________________ q B -Babysitting Name _________________________________ q SS -Safe Sitter

q SL -Swim Lessons

Street _________________________________ q CPR -CPR Certified

q FAC -First Aid Cert. q RCC -Red Cross Cert.

Birthdate - Mo/Yr_________________________ q P -Pet Care (only) q PP -Pet/Plant Sitter Age ______ Yr HS Grad________ or Gr ________ q H -Housecare Phone _________________________________ q L -Lawncare q T -Tutor Subd__________________________________ q C -Car Detailing

Email _________________________________

I give my permission for my child’s name and phone number to be published in the ‘Teenage Job Seekers’ section of our subdivision newsletter.

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________

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After months of early morning rehearsals with music teachers Jason Ritchie and Cynthia Brodt, Griffin Elementary’s 5th grade choir gave a series of fantastic concerts. Packed audiences at school, the senior living community Heritage Grand in Cinco Ranch and shoppers in the Houston Galleria mall were delighted by a glorious medley of songs.

Before the school tour bus rolled home students, teachers and parents celebrated their hard work and success on the ice rink. Admittedly some were more graceful than others, but everyone enjoyed the fun.

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GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY PTA BUYS NEW TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS The Griffin PTA has donated $7,000 to help school buy at least 12 ELMOs. Not the cute, red guy from Sesame Street. These are state of the art document cameras, which will be operating in classes throughout Griffin. By being able to project live action images onto a screen, this equipment will help teachers explain concepts and encourage participation. Students will also be able to share their work with classmates. Other benefits are speed, lower administrative costs and it’s more environmentally efficient. No more delays waiting to produce numerous paper copies or overhead slides.

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BECKENDORFF JUNIOR HIGH AND KATY JUNIOR HIGH SISTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The Beckendorff Junior High School Student Council sponsored a food drive to benefit the KJH Backpack Buddy Program. BDJH and KJH are sister schools. The sister school program is designed to have two schools in the district work together in ways that both schools benefit from the relationship. The administration and the PTA’s have outlined four events they plan to do together this year involving various groups within the school. Our first event was the PTA Board Breakfast in which the boards from both PTA boards met and shared ideas. Our second event was the food drive ben-

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efiting the KJH Backpack Buddy Program; this was sponsored by the BDJH student council. Students organized the collection and distribution of needed food items, some toiletry items and a good amount of school supplies. The Backpack Buddy Program is designed to provide assistance to some of the students in need at KJH.

BEARS AND TIGERS GIVE BACK! In December 2011, Beckendorff Junior High students participated in an annual campus community outreach program, “Operation Teddy Bear.” The students used their talents to create and design stuffed bears to bring smiles to children staying or visiting local hospitals.

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This year, in conjunction with the Katy ISD Sister School program, members of the Beckendorff Pep Squad, Cheerleading and Teen Leadership Program, teamed up with Katy Junior High students to stuff teddy bears and tigers, plus create t-shirts of inspiration for each stuffed animal. The stuffed bears and tigers were then donated to children at Memorial Hermann and Texas Children’s Hospitals West Campus here in Katy. Many thanks to these children with big hearts, and to the parents who donated their time to support this project.

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The top Faith West Academy speller for the school-level, HoustonPBS Spelling Bee was sixth grader, Jess Taberner, son of Nita and Mike Adam. In the 10th and Championship Round, the winning word was ‘irritability.’ Jess Taberner advanced to the private school district competition for Harris County Private Schools Spelling Bee in February.

To compete in the HoustonPBS Spelling Bee, students must win a series of competitions at school and at district/regional/county level. The HoustonPBS Spelling Bee (March 31, 2012) Champion will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. with an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Bee Week. Last year’s national champion won over $40,000 in cash and prizes.

UNIVERSITY NEWS Houston Community College study tour to Russia Houston Community College is offering the community a wonderful opportunity to embark upon a study abroad tour to Russia to see the historic cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow. The tour dates are March 10 – 18, 2013. A $150 discount for signing up by the end of March 2012.

Learn about business and culture in Russia - Student program cost: $3,239.

For more information about the tour, contact Steve Woodland at 713-718-5832 or email steven.woodland@hccs.edu.

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Pope John XXII High School COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE Pope John XXII High School, 1800 West Grand Parkway N. Katy TX 77449, located on the corner of Franz and W. Grand Parkway, will host a Community Wide Garage Sale from 7:30 AM to 12 noon, Saturday, March 3, 2012, in the school gym (rain or shine). 12X12 Spaces are available to rent for $30, if interested. Please contact Ana Sanchez re: Community Garage Sale at ams1965@att.NET. Space is limited, so act fast!

Katy Area Parents of Multiples (KAPOM) garage sale Katy Area Parents of Multiples (KAPOM) will be holding their next semi-annual garage sale on Saturday, March 24th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The sale will be located at The Church of Holy Apostles, 1225 W. Grand Pkwy. S. Katy, TX 77494. KAPOM’s consignment style sale will be selling gently used child related and household items.

Lots of kids clothing, toys and equipment. Contact kapom@kapom. org for more information.

We will also be hosting a breakfast bake sale so come hungry!

SUNDOWN GLEN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

There will be a Community Garage Sale on March 24, 2012 with a rain date of March 31, 2012. Signs will be posted at the entrances to the subdivision and individual signs at homes. Sundown Glen is located off North Fry Road and Saums.

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND HUGE GARAGE SALE The Garage Sale will be on Saturday, March 31st, 8 AM - 1 PM, in the James E. Taylor HS Parking Lot, 20700 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy. There will be furniture, kitchenware, clothing, toys, sporting goods, tools and more! Sponsored by Boosters of the 300+ student JET Band. All proceeds benefit the band!

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Shop Til you Drop at the Spring Fling Vendor Blender You are Welcome to “Shop Til you Drop” at the Spring Fling Vendor Blender on Saturday March 10, 2012 at Crosspoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen Blvd Katy, TX 77450. Explore over 50 vendors from 9 am to 4 pm to find great bargains on jewelry, bags, books, specialty gifts and much more. Find gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation and Father’s Day. The first 200 customers will receive a FREE Swag bag with secret coupons and gifts from local vendors to use throughout the year. Contact member.thao@gmail.com or jlushbaugh@gmail.com for more details. Check us out on Facebook under Spring Fling Vendor Blender. Event sponsored by KAPOM.

2012 Folk life Festival What was life like for the pioneers of early Texas? How did they Dress? What skills did they need to survive? Where did the children go to school?

What kinds of animals did they own? These questions and many more will be answered for those who attend the 27th Annual Katy Folk Life Festival.

The Katy ISD Outdoor Learning Center will be transformed into scenes of the late 1800’s, as many demonstrations and activities of pioneer life are recreated.

Visitors will also be able to walk the nature trails, visit the duck pond, and see the displays and exhibits in the science and history classrooms. The Katy Folk Life Festival is a family fun event with interesting lessons in Texas History. Make plans to attend on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Outdoor Learning Center is located at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas 77494. Drive west on Interstate 10, take exit 740, turn North on FM 1463 and follow the signs to the Outdoor Learning Center. Admission is $1 per person.

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I am collecting fabric and old sheets to make rag dolls at the KIDS Folk Life Festival on March 31st. At the Folk Life Festival we show people how to make rag dolls like they did years ago from scrap fabric.

Last year we had almost 4,000 people who wanted to make these dolls but we ran out of fabric. I had no idea it would be such a popular station, so I am starting now asking for fabric donations.

If you have any fabric (cotton is the best) or old sheets, let me know and I can come get it from you or you can drop it off at a school near you and I can collect it there. If you would like to volunteer at the folk life festival, please contact me at slbedwards@att.net.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS Talan Holmes Charity Golf Classic Talan Holmes Charity Golf Classic is a Golf Tournament that has one main goal. We are all about providing funds to a group of people who are born with Tebial Hemimelia (TH from here on). TH is a rare malformation, 1:1,000,000 or lack of formation of the Tibia which is the weight bearing bone in the bottom of the leg. This tournament started out to pay the medical expenses of Talan Holmes, the tournament chairman’s son. Talan has undergone his first surgery and is now working with his first prosthesis trying to learn to walk.

Many families, like the Holmes family, are unaware of TH and until delivery don’t know that their child has TH. Our goal, while still paying the medical expenses of Talan, is to help other families that may not have the ability to raise their own funds or simply can’t raise enough to get their child the prosthesis that he or she needs.

The Golf Tournament is on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the River Ridge Gold Club, 3133 Brazos Oak Lane, Sealy, TX 77474. Registration begins - 6:30 AM, Breakfast - 7:00 AM and Event Start Time - 9:00 AM

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Seven Lakes High School Spartan Band and ColorguardGolf Tournament The Seven Lakes High School Spartan Band and Colorguard will sponsor a Golf Tournament on Monday, March 26, 2012 at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club in Seven Meadows. The 4 Player Scramble will start at 1:00 pm. Be a part of this inaugural event and you will have the chance to win a new car with a hole in one! A lucky team will have the opportunity to spend the day with KHOU Sportscaster Daniel Gotera, who will also be the guest speaker at an awards dinner following the tournament. Advertising opportunities will range from one-hole sponsorships to coveted space on the new Spartan Band Big Rig Trailer. More information and registration may be found at: www.slhsband.org or www.tournevents.com/spartanband or email: vinhnguyen1@allstate.com.

FUNDRAISERS NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club

“Boots ‘N Whoops!” annual spring fundraiser Aggie Recording Artist, Kimberly Dunn will be at our annual spring fundraiser “Boots ‘N Whoops!” Aggie or not, this is a concert you don’t want to miss!

Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Red River Dance Hall (SH 249) Purchase tickets today for this private performance.

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The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7 pm at the Houston Distributing Company, Inc. conveniently located at 7100 High Life Drive near Cutten Road and Willowbrook Mall. Join other Aggie Moms for food, fun, and fabulous networking! Shop for “one-of-a-kind” graduation gifts at our Aggie Moms’ Boutique. Our beautiful, Traditions Pillows are professionally embroidered with memory icons that will warm the heart of any Aggie and are only available through NWHC Aggie Moms.

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Join local Aggie Moms on Saturday, March 24th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 S. Mason Road, for our “Fit To Be Tied” project event. We will be tying no-sew fleece blankets for donation to area charities including the Krause Center. For more information, to volunteer, or to find out how to make a donation of fabric to this event, check out our website at www.katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com or email Cathy McMaster at cathymcmaster@comcast.net. Thanks and Gig’Em!

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Masquerade Mixer Fundraiser

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Katy-Prairie View Chapter, requests the honor of your presence at its 2nd Annual Masquerade Mixer Fundraiser on March 31, 2012 at The Safari Ranch Ballroom, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. You will enjoy great music, great casino games, a great silent auction and great food. Tickets are $50 each.

Contact Lolita for ticket sales at 713-822-2772. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor this great event, please contact April at 713-569-5464. So come out and party-for-apurpose. The proceeds will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and The Fort Bend Women’s Shelter.

COOKS UP HOUSTON’S HOT SUMMER BREAK™ BENEFITS ANNUAL EVENT The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today announced the launch of a new summer festival, benefiting the Show and allowing Houstonians an enjoyable, refreshing and entertaining break from the city’s summer heat.

Houston’s Hot Summer Break, July 4-8, 2012, is an all day, five-day music, food, beer, wine and spirits festival, featuring top chefs and mixologists, shopping, and live music. Held completely inside Reliant Center, the summer event includes cooking demonstrations, a beer brewing competition, wine and liquor seminars and the search for Houston’s best cocktail, margarita and martini.

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Patrons also can explore both floors of Reliant Center to listen and dance to live concerts featuring country, blues and jazz music, along with disc jockeys playing a mix of club music.

“We are thrilled to announce the development of Houston’s Hot Summer Break,” said Skip Wagner, president of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “Houstonians love to celebrate and this festival offers them a really cool way to do so. We look forward to making it one of the best and most successful events of its kind, offering attendees the ability to get away without going away!”

Another highlight of the event, a restaurant-style café, will allow attendees the opportunity to sit and enjoy creations from several Houston-area restaurants, cafés and diners, including a wine bar and coffee shop.

Net proceeds generated from Houston’s Hot Summer Break will directly benefit the mission of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed approximately $283 million to the youth of Texas. The 2012 Show runs Feb. 28th - March 18th. For tickets and more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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Performances are at Houston Family Arts Center Garza Main Stage, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070.

2011-2012 Mainstage Season: Seussical the Musical (Through Mar. 11, 2012 at the Berry Center) The 39 Steps (Apr. 13-29, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage) The Fantasticks (Through - June 10, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage Season tickets are now on sale. For the best seating and lowest prices become a season ticket holder. The HFAC season package is arranged so that any six or more shows constitute a package and patrons get to pick which 6, 7 or 8! Patrons can select their seats online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.

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The Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival 2012 Like Music? “You’ll Love Katy!” The Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is scheduled for April 27 and 28, 2012. You will not want to miss this exciting weekend of music and art coming to Katy, Texas!

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The purpose of the Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is to increase exposure of jazz, to extend jazz education for developing musicians and to provide entertainment of the jazz music medium in the Katy and West Houston areas. The Festival’s activities are non-competitive and dedicated to the development and preservation of this truly American art form.

The Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is also a uniquely different event for jazz music patrons. All attendees have the opportunity to hear big bands and combos comprised of student jazz musicians throughout the day, as well as featured guitar artists and aspiring music groups, via the component known as the Katy Guitar Fest. Each day then can be completed by attending the Featured Concerts on Friday and Saturday nights by world-renown jazz recording artists. Throughout the day an exhibit of outstanding visual artwork, by area and national artists, known as ARTkaty is on display and provides the opportunity for attendees to view, enjoy, and purchase fine artwork of the highest quality. More information about the featured jazz artists, featured guitar artists, and visual artists can be found on the website: www.

WestHoustonJazz.com. When you have reached the website, you can sign up for updates on the artists and latest information pertaining to the Festival and the professional artists! You can also follow the latest “buzz” about the Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival on Facebook, a link to which can also be found on the website!

Performance participation in the Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is open to all student jazz ensembles (big bands and/or combos) at the middle school, junior high, high school and/or college levels.

Performance and participation in the Katy Guitar Fest is encouraged for all guitarists of all ages and all genres of music. Registration forms for each of these components are available on the website: www.

WestHoustonJazz.com. Student participating ensembles will receive professional constructive comments by renowned professional jazz artists after their performances, as well as participate in individualized instruction on their own musical instruments through “master classes” with the professional jazz artists. Topics and technical studies ranging from jazz interpretation to improvisation to composition and professional pathways in jazz are all included in the master classes.

Festival attendees may attend any of the daily performances and art exhibit with the purchase of a daily admission wristband. Shuttle buses will be available, at no cost to Festival attendees, for transportation from the local Katy hotels (which offer reduced rates to Festival participants and attendees) to the Festival and return them to their original point of departure. Daily admission wristbands will be available at the entrance to the Katy High School Performing Arts Center or in the lobby of the following Katy hotels located at the Katy Mills Mall area: Best Western Plus; Hilton Garden Inn; Springhill Suites, by Marriott and the Residence Inn, by Marriott.

Admission to the evening Feature Concerts is by ticket only. Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Window of the Katy High School Performing Arts Center or in the lobby areas of the Katy hotels noted above during the days of the Festival, or in advance from any Katy ISD high school band member, Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music or online at www.WestHoustonJazz.com. Please visit the website to receive information pertaining to the dates for ticket sales at a later time. Proceeds from the Festival go to support the jazz education at Katy ISD high schools.

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Keep Kids Connected Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, March 3rd at 6 pm at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Old Katy. The event will start with an enchilada dinner from 5-6 pm for $6 for anyone who is interested.

The Bingo Fundraiser is $25 per person for 12 games (on 9 cards for each game) with a free bingo dauber for each player. For more information, email keepkidsconnected@gmail.com.

Second Saturday Aluminum Can Collection - If you live in the Houston Area, please consider participating in our “Cans for a Cure” Recycling Program.

The second Saturday of each month, Keep Kids Connected collects aluminum beverage cans at the Tradition Bank Pin Oak Branch location from 9 am-12 pm. The proceeds from recycling the cans helps fund the purchase of Netbook computers and pediatric cancer research.

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Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to support this recycling pro-gram and donate their aluminum cans to Keep Kids Connected.

Keep Kids Connected was created to help kids stay connected to family and friends while they undergo their treatment for cancer or any other life-threatening illness. The idea for the organization was created by Caitlyn Mortus who is, herself, a cancer survivor. While going through her treatments, she was given a Netbook computer from a family friend. The computer kept her in contact with her friends and helped keep her spirits up when she was in the hospital for her treatments or unable to have visitors. Her wish is that every kid battling cancer or any life-threatening illness be given a computer so they can stay connected to their family and friends while they are going through their treatments. Her wish has become our mission.

For more information about Keep Kids Connected go to the website, www.keepkidsconnected.org or check out their Facebook page! If you would like to get on the contact list for upcoming events, email keepkidsconnected@gmail.com.

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Houston Fire Fighters Making Houston the City with the Biggest Heart FOR MDA It’s official, Houstonians through the Houston Fire Fighters raised a record breaking $509,961 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association making them the #1 Fill-the-Boot department in the country for the last 9 out of 10 years raising more than $6.3 million during that time.

For more than 50 years fire fighters have helped MDA by filling their boots with donations from the citizens of their community. Houston Professional Fire Fighters Local #341 will begin their 2012 Fill-the-Boot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday March 10th, April 14th and May 12th during the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM to collect funds for the campaign.

The Fire Fighters rely on support and donations from the community for the success of the campaign. Proceeds raised during the street-side campaign will help support MDA services and research programs, including MDA’s outpatient clinics at Texas Children’s Hospital and The Methodist Neurological Institute. Money raised from Fill-the-Boot also sends young people ages 6-17 to MDA summer camp, held in Burton, Texas.

For more information, please contact MDA Director of Business Development Carrie Dalton at 713-522-3679 or cdalton@mdausa.org.

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Enjoy the outdoors with your child, age 2 1/2 to 5, at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, from mid-September through mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, crafts, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. The cost is $5 per child or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. For more information, please visit www.houstonaudubon.org or contact docent@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900.

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On Saturday and Sunday, April 21st & 22nd those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying again as the Commemorative Air Force’s West Houston Squadron presents its 2012 Open House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the noise as radial enginespower these WWII aircraft. See some the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned to fly for World War II. April 21st & 22nd from 10 AM until 5 PM. A $10 donation per car earns you a day of aircraft and military vehicle displays, museum exhibits and fun. See the West Houston Squadron’s Lockheed C-60 paratroop transport (flying today after a 7 year restoration), the Basic, Primary and Advanced trainers, the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s B-17 and tactical fighters from the Lone Star Flight Museum, as well as other CAF and privately owned fly-in WWII aircraft. Talk to the pilots who flew them then and fly them now.

West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groeschke Rd., 2 miles north of 1-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress. Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs will be 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, www.westhoustonsqdn.org.

KATY TKD ACADEMY’S C3 BOOSTER CLUB COLLECTS TOYS & SUPPLIES FOR TOTS & MARINES Each year the Katy TaeKwonDo Academy’s C3 Booster Club holds several community events that benefit the Katy community. This past holiday season booster club supporters shined in their acts of “Community,” one of the valued “Cs” in the C3 Booster Club name. In December, the C3 Booster Club once again partnered with the U.S. Marines in their Toys For Tots toy drive and this year added a second collection drive - gathering supplies for an active Marine platoon.

The generosity of Katy TKD Academy students and C3 Booster Club members was evident as toys mounded in Toys For Tots collection boxes. On “delivery day” Marine representatives joined academy students and staff to celebrate with a photo and a cheer to send off the toys to needy boys and girls.

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The C3 Booster Club is a philanthropic organization that strives to make a difference in Katy and beyond by giving back to its students and the community. The not-for-profit organization operates throughcorporate donations, event fundraisers and membership dues. Primary fundraisers throughout the year are corporate sponsorships, Parents Night Out nights, memberships and the exciting annual Board Break-A-Thon. For more information about the Katy TaeKwonDo Academy or the C3 Booster Club or to become a corporate sponsor, visit www.katytkd.com or email C3katy@gmail.com.

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Abundant generosity didn’t stop with toys. Corporal Patrick Reade, brother to academy staff instructor, Michael Reade, is stationed with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. Cpl. Reade’s platoon is the fortunate recipient of boxes upon boxes of food and supplies graciously donated by Katy TKD Academy students.

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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Earns Pilot’s License Cadet 2d Lt. Javier Rocha from Katy, Texas, earned his private pilot’s license in December 2011. The seventeen year old cadet first flew in a CAP Cessna as a passenger during an orientation flight in February of 2009. “During that flight, I knew instantly that I had to become a pilot.” His first act after receiving his license, was to proudly take each family member for a ride.

Along with this accomplishment, Cadet Rocha has earned the Doolittle Award, a high honor for cadets. He holds a leadership position in the cadet squadron, has attended encampments for training in emergency services and takes an active part in ground team management during squadron search and rescue exercises. His goal after graduating high school is to obtain a commercial pilot’s license, go to college, then to join the Air Force as an officer in flight training.

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Outstanding Teacher of American History award Star of Destiny Chapter, NSDAR, was pleased to present Mrs. Kelley Kerlick, 7th Grade Texas History and 8th Grade U. S. History teacher at Cinco Ranch Junior High, with the Outstanding Teacher of American History award at the meeting held January 10, 2012. Mrs. Kerlick has been teaching in Katy ISD for 21 years and while she has taught

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Certificate of Appreciation The Star of Destiny, NSDAR, Chapter in Katy, Texas was proud to award Phillip Powell, class of 2012 at Seven Lakes High School, a Certificate of Appreciation for his American flag service. Phillip currently has subscribers in the Seven Meadows and Cinco Ranch Section II subdivisions where he places the American Flag in yards for six American patriotic holidays each year. Phillip developed this flag service after he volunteered for his uncle in Tyler, Texas. He returned to Katy and developed his own business! We commend his patriotic efforts in our community.

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Sign Up for Spring Soccer Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer SPRING Registration Now Open Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is now open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the fall season. Games start on April 7, 2012. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time, opportunities to play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts are required.

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Registration fee includes a full uniform (shirt, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and background checks on all volunteers. All major credit cards are accepted. Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April 3rd. Practice times and location will be determined by the coach and team. The spring schedule includes eight games, with all games played locally on Saturdays from April 7th to May 26th. For the Katy league, all games are played at George Bush Park – FFPS Soccer Complex, located on Westheimer Parkway off Fry Road. For more information, maps of locations or to sign up, visit www.ffps.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).

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Moonwalks, face painting, games, fitness demonstrations and MORE! Local vendors and YMCA staff will be on hand to tell you about programs and services that cater to today’s kids! Stop by to find out about summer sports and specialty camps, day camp and swim lessons. Held at the Katy Y. 22807 Westheimer Parkway, Katy 77494.

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

Westside Golf League Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information contact 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

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The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra returns to Katy on Saturday, March 24th, joining with the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Choir, to present Theodore Dubois’s The Seven Last Words of Christ. The chamber concert begins at 7:30 PM at the church, located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.

The Seven Last Words of Christ provides a musical setting for seven phrases spoken by Jesus Christ while he hung dying on the cross. The phrases, taken from all four Gospels, are often shared in churches during Holy Week to help Christians reflect on the meaning of Good Friday.

FBSO will accompany the choir with a smaller chamber orchestra consisting of strings and woodwinds. FBSO is under the direction of Katy resident Dr. Hector Agüero. The St. Peter’s choir is under the direction of David Galasso.

General admission tickets are $10 each in advance or at the door.

To purchase tickets, visit www.fbso.org or call 281-276-9642.

Holy Week at Living Word Lutheran Church Sunday, April 1st - Palm Sunday The Katy community is cordially invited to attend a Lenten Cantata, “Behold the Gift of Love” presented by the Choir of Living Word Lutheran Church. The cantata tells the story of God’s redeeming love for us and retraces Christ’s suffering and sacrifice on the cross.

The choir, accompanied by a chamber orchestra, will present the cantata on Sunday, April 1st at the 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am services. Following the services, children will be invited to an “instrument petting zoo” where they can see and hear up-close demonstrations of the orchestra instruments.

Thursday, April 5th - Maundy Thursday The Maundy Thursday worship service will be held at 7 pm.

Friday, April 6th - Good Friday “Journey to the Cross” begins at 10 AM and is an interactive walk through the events of Holy Week for young children and their families.

“Stations of the Cross,” a worship service for all ages, will be held at both 3 pm and 7 pm.

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Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. Katy, 77450. For additional information, visit www.livingwordkaty.org.

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Special Event: Temple Sinai honored fifteen new member families at Friday night Shabbat services on January 20th by calling them up to the bimah for a special blessing

by Rabbi Annie Belford. The thirteen new families who were present stood under a large tallit that was held up by families with upwards of twenty years’ membership, effectively blending the newest with the “oldest” Sinai members. Several prospective members were also recognized and welcomed to the Temple.

Special Upcoming Events: • April 6th and 7th - Celebrate Passover with Rabbi Annie and other members at the Temple.

• Mah-Jongg Madness at Temple Sinai is May 20th.

The fun begins at 9 am for sign in and game play is at 9:30 AM. Register by calling Cindy at Temple Sinai.

For more information, contact Cindy Crump at 281496-5950. Temple Sinai, 13875 Brimhurst Drive, Houston, TX 77077, 281-496-5950, www.temple-sinai.org.

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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: March 8th April 12th May 10th June 7th July 12th August 9th September 13th October 11th th November 8 December 6th

For more information about our prayer connections, directions or to RSVP, please call 281-232-8338 or visit www.KatyCWC.org.

The Katy Christian Women’s Connection Bible Studies The Katy Christian Women’s Connection is offering Bible Studies at the Fellowship at Cinco Ranch Church, 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy - across from the Katy YMCA. If you are a member of the Katy YMCA, you will receive free childcare for your child during the study. For more information or to sign up, please contact Janet at 281-762-8252.

For the latest updates, please visit our website: www.KatyCWC.org.

UPCOMING BIBLE STUDIES Starting Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Know the Truth - What is truth? Is it a personal option or are these absolute standards?? Come explore Romans, one of the most influential letters ever written to people who asked these very questions. 5 lessons.

For information on this Bible study, please contact Janet at 281-762-8252.

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Holy Covenant United Methodist Church Come join us at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church for Wednesday Night Encounter; a night of fellowship and a meal.

Dinner is at 5:45 PM. We have something for everyone. Come and bring a friend or two!

HOLY COVENANT is located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy TX 774493717, 281-579-1200, www.holycov.org.

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Members of the Junior High Youth Group at Living Word Lutheran Church are learning to tie knots in baby quilts. The quilts were assembled by the Piecemakers quilting group, and the teens have been recruited to tie the knots to complete the quilts. Baby Care Kits are then filled with quilts, baby clothes and diapers, and are sent to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse. From there the Kits are shipped to areas of the world recovering from war and natural disasters. Members of the community are invited to donate cotton fabric to use to design the quilt tops. Fabric pieces may be dropped off at the office of Living Word Lutheran Church.

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Junior High Youth and volunteers held a packing session at Living Word Lutheran Church to assemble 100 Newborn Kits.

The kits consist of items used by a midwife to bathe and clothe a baby born under primitive conditions.

They were shipped to the Global Health Ministries ware house and will be delivered to The Emmanuel Clinic in a sister synod in the Central African Republic. A need exists for bars of Ivory soap, and flannel fabric for making sturdy receiving blankets. Donations may be dropped off at the office of Living Word Lutheran Church.

The church is located at South Mason Rd and Westheimer Parkway.

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CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Community Bible Studies: Ladies Studies - Thursday Nights at 7 pm - Grand Parkway & Westheimer Men’s Bible Study - Saturdays at 7:00 am - Katy Mills Denny’s Youth Bible Study - Sundays at 4:30 pm - 542 Applewhite Dr. Couples Bible Studies - Tuesdays at 6 pm - Long Meadow Farms

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Thursdays at 7:00 pm - Silver Ranch For more information, call 713-705-4878.

Power for Today Bible Study and Prayer “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matt 6:34

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Free Job Search Assistance/ Career Counseling If you have lost your job or if you are looking to improve your career, take advantage of the job search/career counseling services provided by George Gentry. Mr. Gentry is a former human resources executive who can assist you in putting together a resume, counsel you on job search techniques and train you to improve your interviewing skills. He incorporates proven job search techniques with a Christ-centered approach, which helps to better prepare his clients for a successful new career. His clients include new college graduates, experienced professionals, managers and executives, all of whom he meets with on an individual basis.

Meetings are held at West Houston Church of Christ at 17100 West Road. To learn more or schedule an appointment, contact Mr. Gentry at 281-830-6694. There is no charge for his services.

“FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE WORLD” BAHA’I FAITH OF FORT BEND COUNTY 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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the denomination was formed. On October 22nd, members and guests came together for an evening of remembering the past and a renewed commitment to serve the Lord. The theme of the evening was “Learn from the Past - Love in the Present - Live for the Future.”

Photo is of Cornerstone’s current pastors, Carter Sanger, Nathan Carico, Allen White and two former pastors, Buck Oliphant and Sam Downing, taken at the 30th anniversary celebration.

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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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At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM

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

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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.

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 281341-7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.

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.

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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.

Fort Bend House of Hope - Bringing Healing and Restoration to Hurting Teens and Their Families

House of Hope Fort Bend is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with National House of Hope. We are a Christcentered non-residential program working with troubled teens and their parents. Our six month program is set up to provide weekly counseling for the teens and parents. Our goal is to be a catalyst in healing and restoration in broken families. We use a modest sliding scale and books are an additional fee. We also present F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules Workshops for schools and other groups. This program is for any faith, culture and ethnicity in assisting parents to “parent with purpose.” If your family is in chaos, then this program is for you!

This family system is designed to start with children at the age of 5 through 18 teaching authority, consequences, affirmation and being consistent and correct as parents. We have certified F.AM.I.L.Y. Rules Counselors available to assist you.

Our volunteers have been screened with background checks and approved by the Fort Bend Juvenile Probation Department. For more information regarding our organization, check out our website at www.houseofhope-fortbend.org, or contact Janeen Smith at 832764-1123, houseofhopefortbend@comcast.net.

FREE TAX HELP AT FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES

Fort Bend County Libraries will again host representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), who will provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers at several locations in the Fort Bend County library system. Patrons should bring the following information to the session if possible: last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2011; unemployment compensation statements; and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return.

March’s schedules are as follows: George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond; Room 2B: Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Cinco Ranch Branch, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy; Meeting Room: Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Sugar Land Branch, 550 Eldridge; Meeting Room: Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM First Colony Branch, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land; Conference Room: Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch, 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear; Meeting Room: Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012: 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Income-tax forms may be obtained at any of the branch libraries in the Fort Bend County library system during regular library hours. This service is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

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• LEARN ABOUT IRISH IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA AT LIBRARY: In recognition of Irish-American Heritage Month, the library will present “Coming to America: A History of Irish Immigration,” on Thursday, March 8th, beginning at 7:00 PM, in the Meeting Room.

The program is free and open to the public.

• the Friends of the Library BOOK SALE - Shop the ONGOING BOOK SALE by the Friends of the Library inside the library.

Children books $.50 - $1, Adult’s books $.50 - $2. DVDs and CDs various prices. Drop donations of gently used fiction and children’s books into the barrel at the library or at Tradition bank on Grand Pkwy. No textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias accepted. Proceeds support the library.

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• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS’ TO DISCUSS ‘REMAINS SILENT’ - The Night Readers’ book club will meet on Thursday, March 15th beginning at 7:00 PM, in Conference Room 2. The literary-review club is free and open to the public.

• LIBRARY TO PRESENT INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER CLASSES: Adult Services staff at the library will present free, introductory computer classes. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs.

• The “Design and Publish Your Own Website for Free!” introductory class on Tuesday, March 20th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. If you have photographs you would like to use, save them as a JPEG on a USB flash drive and bring them to the class.

• The “MS Word Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Tuesday, March 27th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. • The “MS Excel Survival Basics” class for version 2007 will take place on Thursday, March 29th, beginning at 10:00 AM, in the Computer Lab. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however and reservations are required. To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (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.

• lineage workshop: The Star of Destiny, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a lineage workshop on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The event will take place in meeting room 1. The workshop will cover ways to obtain and organize family genealogical information through the use of computer resources, ancestor charting, archive and local library research. For further information, contact Trish at 281-556-5512 or email RegistrarStarDestiny@gmail.com.

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WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SCHEDULE • Mother Goose Time: 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.

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Hours: Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us Public Information Office - 281-341-2677.

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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. The next training willbe in March. 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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Fort Bend County “Leash Law”

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.

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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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. Some recycling facts:

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On March 1, 2012 Nottingham Country Garden Club will feature Marilyn Almon, a Fort Bend Master Gardener. Her program will be “Propagation.” Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC Meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Bldg. #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive in Katy. For more information, see our website: www. nottinghamgardenclub.org or call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016.

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Watch for information regarding our annual plant and bake sale, which will be coming up at the end of March.

We welcome all people interesting in gardening and gardening related areas from West Houston and the Katy area.

You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our group!

NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. (Our membership dues include the fees for these.) The purpose of the club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale and projects that vary each year.

Nottingham Country Garden Club annual Fundraising Plant and Bake Sale On Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm the Nottingham Country Garden Club will have their annual Fundraising Plant and Bake Sale. The sale will take place in the parking lot of Pin Oak Village at the SE corner of Pin Oak & Kingsland, catty corner from Walgreens and South of Katy Mills Mall. We will be selling plants of many varieties and sizes grown by our club gardeners and homebaked goodies, all at excellent prices.

NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment.

Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale and projects that vary each year.

For more information, see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub. org or call 281-578-1036 or 281-693-0016.

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SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS

• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273).

NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262.

• The Compassionate Friends (TCF) - meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd in Katy, across from the Taylor High tennis courts. For more info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Melinda Ginter, 281-492-1262.

• The Compassionate Friends Houston West Chapter meets every second Monday at 7 pm at Tallowood Baptist Church at 555 Tallowood, room ET102. Info. at www.compassionatefriends. org and the Houston West Chapter at www.tcf.tcu.edu/index.html or by calling Greg Williams 281-345-9707.

• CANCER COUNSELING (FREE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP IN KATY) - meets Thursdays from 7-8 pm at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. For registration and info., contact Cancer Counseling, 713520-9873 or www.cancerhouston.com. Spanish-speaking available.

• Free Mental Disorders Family Support Groups - Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419.

• NAMI Family to Family - free mental disorders family education course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637.

• DEPRESSION Bipolar support alliance - For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org.

• The Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents - meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.

• Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas katy support group - meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info., please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net.

• Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.

• Harris county WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130.

• ECI Project TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org.

• Different Strokes - a support group for stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.

• The Arc of Katy - members are encouraged to attend The Board of Directors meetings at 7:15 PM on the first Thursday night of each month, at The Katy Christian Ministries Administration Building, 5011 East 5th Street, Katy, TX. Please visit www.thearcofkaty. org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for additional info.

• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) - meets every Saturday. For times and locations, please see our website at www.foodaddicts.org or call 281-392-8914.

• West Houston Medical Center - offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups and free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Informational/Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8657.

• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - meets at Radical Recovery, 21811 Katy Freeway, D-110 Katy (behind Discount Tire), every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more info., call 713-632-5237.

• Home Encouragement - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org.

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• Katy Essential Tremor Support Group - meets the first Thursday of each month, at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse, 25125 North Heritage Grand Circle, in Katy at 4:00 PM. For info., contact Betty Ann Schwarz at 281-347-2194 or email schwarzrb@comcast.net.

• Katy ADHD parent group - meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info., contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.

• Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church - located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450, offers groups for those who are hurting and healing from trials and difficulties of life. Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.

• st. peter’s united Methodist church support groups – We offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.

• Christ Clinic - No Insurance? Need medical treatment? Let us help. Christ Clinic located at 5504 First St., Katy, Texas 77493 (Next-Door to Katy Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190.

• Holy Covenant United Methodist Church weekly Support Groups - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info., www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200.

• CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH - Celebrate Recovery meets every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This is a free ongoing meeting, open to the public. For more info., go to www.crosspt.org/classes or call 281-398-6464.

• Katy/West Houston Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Meetup Group – monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and meeting schedule.

• Hopekeepers - national web site is restministries.org for more information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. • Lifeway International - an early enthusiastic substance abuse recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753.

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• MOMS Club of Katy - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. You can also contact Jamie Ensminger, Membership VP: 832-493-1507.

• MOMS @ Second - West Campus - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 x 1007.

• Katy Moms In Touch International group - For info., call Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit www.MomsInTouch.org on the web.

• Mothers’ Share Group - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info. or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org.

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• Mocha Moms - a Stay-At-Home Support group for women of color. For more info, contact Hesma at 281-762-0262 or www.mochamomswesthouston.org.

• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in Katy.

• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy.

• All Moms of Katy - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved.

• Katy Moms In PRAYER International group - For info., please contact Leslie Power at 281-392-2357 or visit the Moms In Prayer website at www.MomsInPrayer.org.

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at Crosspoint Community Church, located at the corner of Kingsland Blvd. and Westgreen Blvd. in Katy. For more info., please email membership@kapom. org or visit our website www.kapom.org.

• Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Support group (KPGT) - an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational services for the gifted students in the school district.

Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form.

• Katy Association of Child Care Professionals - meets the third Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info., call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989.

• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org.

Contact Barbara 281-469-5646.

• FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organization dedicated to helping families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org.

• Breath Of Life Children’s Center Clinic - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353.

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • West Houston Medical Center - offers parenting classes.

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POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS:

• KATY AREA REPUBLICANS KATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE - For info., contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated. net or check our Face Book page or our website www.katyrepublicans.com.

• West Fort Bend County Republican Women – For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com.

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• Katy Area Democrats - meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at Briarchester club house at 7:00 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281-647-0986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email atydems@ hotmail.com.

• Katy Mommy Patriots - moms meeting to join the fight to protect our children’s future by getting involved in community and political events. Meets twice a month. For more info., call Kelly Horsley 281-858-8830 or Martha Mathis 832-321-4854. rotary clubs: • The Rotary Club of Katy Sunrise (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, for breakfast at The Club at Falcon Point, guests and visitors welcome. For more info. visit www.katysunriserotary.com.

• The Rotary Club of Katy - meets each Thursday, noon to 1:00 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info., call 281-392-0045 or www.katyrotary.com.

• WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662. toastmasters: • Katy Toastmasters - meets the first three Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at The Carriage Inn, 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road (I-10 south and Pin Oak Road). Visitors are welcome! Contact Jody White at 713-308-3842 or jody-white@consolidated.net or visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/.

• Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club - meets every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228-6287. For more info. on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org.

• Easy Risers Toastmasters - meets every Tuesday morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney.

For more info., contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com. business/networking: • West Houston’s (CBMC) Christian Businessmen Committee - meet at various times and places. For more info call Houston Metro Office 713-688-4343 or visit www.houston.cbmc.com or www.cbmc.com/index.htm.

• American Business Women’s Assoc. Katy Charter Chapter - meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hasta La Pasta (Katy) 6:00 PM. Networking begins at 6:00 pm, dinner and meeting at 6:30 pm. Email RSVP’s and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com.

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• W. Houston Chapter, Intern’l Assoc. of Admin. Professionals (WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Hilton Garden Inn (south side of I-10 at Dairy Ashford), 12245 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079. (Caroline Champness CPS/ CAP caroline.champness@bp.com).

• ABWA west houston network - meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at The Cellar Door.

For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org.

• Business Network International - KATY - meets every Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at The Club @ Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy, Texas 77494. Please RSVP, Ron Orlando 281-398-5661. For more info. on Katy BNI, go to www.katybni.com.

• (BNI) Business Network International - Cinco Ranch - meets each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 am at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas.

• InHouston-Katy PremIer Professional Business Networking - meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:008:00 PM at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. For info., call Gail Stolzenburg 281-493-1955, gail@ freedomnow.net or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622, newell@newellcheatheam.com or http://inhouston.ning.com/events InHouston-Katy.

• BIZPACK - “Connecting People in Business and Life” - Networking And Breakfast $5: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 AM at Carriage Inn 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road.

For info., call Jane Moughon at 832-455-4579 or email janemoughon@gmail.com.

• THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK - Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Membership is free. For more information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com. neighbors/welcome: • KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 AM, at members homes. There are no officers of this club and membership is free to all. For more information please contact 281-5788-2078 or 281-395-1730.

• Welcome Wagon Club of Katy - please call Sharon at 281-392-1658, or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com.

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misc community groups: • The green Trails Ladies Club - For more info., call Helen Connolly at 832-577-7177.

• The Greater Katy Exchange Club - meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner and guest speaker. For info., www.KatyExchangeClub.com or call Newell Cheatheam at 281-392-3034 or Kyle Simmons 281-4977180 or www.KatyExchangeClub.com.

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• The Katy Singles (over 35+) Meetup Group - a social club with free membership. Events are held in the Katy area. To learn more visit http://singles.meetup.com/1676.

• Texas Coastal Cattlewomen (TCCW) - meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the Houston area. For more info., contact Sue Dinges at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987.

• KATY ROCKS - Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ Group has a variety of events each month. For more details, visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks.

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Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place CenterPoint Energy understands that the responsible planting of trees is a way to care for our environment and beautify our community, yet we are also committed to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity. Our professional tree pruning program is integrated into our daily operations to help make this possible. Trees that grow close to CenterPoint Energy’s electrical poles and lines will be pruned by a professional tree trimming company under contract with CenterPoint Energy. Any vegetation greater than 10 feet in height will be removed from high-voltage transmission line rights-of-way.

Palm trees growing near power lines create unique issues. Unlike other trees, palms grow in a straight, vertical line, with a single growing point at the top of the tree. Because of this single-growth point, normal pruning techniques are not effective. With most trees, crews are able to direct the growth away from power lines using proper pruning techniques, but growth of palm trees cannot be redirected.

If you choose to include palm trees in your landscape, CenterPoint Energy recommends a planting distance of 20 - 40 feet to reduce the risk of windblown fronds contacting power lines. Consumers should plant palm trees far enough away from power lines that no part of the tree ever grows within 10 feet of the line.

CenterPoint Energy encourages you to plant the “Right Tree in the Right Place” by thinking about the mature height of a tree and its distance from power lines before planting. For more information on safe planting practices and a list of power line-friendly trees, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/trees.

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Hands-on Education Academic Concepts Character Development Problem Solving Skills School Readiness Private Kindergarten

Infants to 6th grade 6:30am - 6:30pm

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Romaine Salad: 1 1 4 1 1

lg head, romaine lettuce bunch brocolli florets green onions, chopped cup chopped walnuts or pecans pkg ramen noodles (chicken or beef), crushed, discard flavor packet 3 or 4 tsp butter (I don't use that much) sliced strawberries (I have also used mandarin oranges, or raspberries....it's all good) 1 C sweet & sour dressing Mix lettuce, brocolli florets, and green onions.

Set aside to chill.

Saute' nuts & noodles in butter. Stir until golden.

Combine with veggies.

Dressing:

1 C veg oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup sugar 3 T soy sauce

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Mix and let rest so that sugar dissolves.

Dressing can be stored in fridge for up to one month.

FOR SALE

MARINATED MUSHROOMS

Brand new never been used!! Papasan Chair Cushion with matching foot stool cushion and a decorative square pillow for the chair. Still in plastic and bags.

Base for chair and stool can be purchased at Pier 1. If interested, please send me an e-mail and I will send back pictures. The colors are bright and fun for a teen or college student; $80 for set. Also, a brand new slide projector that has been used only 1 time and is in original box; $40. angelynwhitehurs@ hotmail.com.

Ingredients 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cup salad oil 2 small onion, sliced in rings 2 tsp brown sugar 2 tsp salt 2 tsp parsley flakes 2 tsp dry mustard

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Boil for five to six minutes.

Cool Add 1 pound fresh mushrooms. Marinade serveral hours or overnight, stirring occasionally

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Rockets tickets, 2 seats, section 112, row 23, seats 3 & 4, $90/pair, face value season ticket holder. Great seats. 281-578-0153.

Fine English bone china, BelleFleur by Wedgwood, 12 5-piece place settings with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Replacement China value, $1779, asking $900. 281-395-3664.

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INTERIOR / EXTERIOR PAINTING Quality Work at Reasonable Prices!

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We Install Hardiplank / Hardipanel™ ( fiber-reinforced cement siding )

Complete Customer Satisfaction Has been the Key to 30 Years of Service in the Houston Area

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Living Trusts, Wills & Probate Medicaid & VA Planning “Miller Trusts”, Elderlaw Powers of Attorney & Health Care Directives Special Needs Planning LLC’s & Family Limited Partnerships Business Formation & Planning

Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Free Initial Estate Planning & Probate Consultations Early Evening & Saturday Appointments

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Richard Behlmann Attorney Author of “The Five Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning”

281-398-0088

21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450

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Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, latpull pully syystem, & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled

FOR SALE

Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. 281-861-7500.

Mosaic Art, original beautiful crosses, vases, letters and bowls made from old china. 281-395-3664.

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.

RODEO TICKETS! Can’t see ‘em all. Call for availability, 281-381-4019.

IMPEX Powerhouse bench and weights, $125; Yamaha Cornet, $500.

281-859-0563.

Wedding Dress - Beautiful, white, strapless Demetrios gown, paid $700, Sell $450 OBO. Prom Dress - Strapless ball gown, grape color, paid $450, Sell $300 OBO. Call or text 281-435-2862 for a picture.

Total Body Gym, assembled, $350; brand new never opened Amazon Kindle, $75; Brand new Bender Ball with 3 videos for buns & thighs, core & fat burning, $10; Wedding Precious Moments, $25. 281-734-2060.

Beautiful corded green (sage/hunter) fabric sofa. Has only been used 6 mos. non smoker. Is in excellent condition and is very comfortable. Asking $375.

Call 281 650-2492.

Gorgeous round dining room solid pine pedestal table with 6 antique side chairs.

Superb condition. 46” round extends to 74” oval. This eclectic set will add style to your dining room. Pictures available, $1,150. 832-723-3384.

GE white 10 cycle front load dryer, excellent condition, 5 yrs old, $350.

281-787-1205.

Black 90 gallon Aquarium. Includes canopy, tank, stand and filtration system. For Pictures: rhea.prevost@yahoo.com.

Olhausen Provincial 4x8 Oak Pool Table, 3 piece slate top, green felt. Price includes balls, oak triangle ball rack, oak 9 ball rack, 6 cues, bridge wall caddy and overhead light. Asking $1500. 281-859-3598.

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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.

AUTOMOTIVE

2004 GMC Sierra Extended cab truck, leather interior, Boise radio system, XM radio & On Star ready, 20-inch chrome wheels, chrome tool box.

Well maintained, one owner, all maintenance records available, excellent condition, 127,000 miles. Sell for $8,500 OBO. 832-654-5339 or 281855-9030.

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.

1996 Buick Roadmaster Ltd: White, leather seats, 76K miles, good condition, $4,500. Call Richie Anderson 281-463-1712.

1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder, $3,550. Call for details 281-726-4305 Pat.

WANTED

Wanted: To buy Rolex watches. 281-414-3597.

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HELP WANTED - CARE Happy singing special needs girl (11) seeks friend 18 years old or older to come to our home (West Katy) and play with her this summer for 15 hours a week and occasionally during the school year. No special skills required - only a smiling face and loving heart. Great for college students or grandma’s. Call Terri 281-732-5995.

Live in caregiver for elderly ambulatory female. Must be mature female, non smoker 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.

HELP WANTED Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years.

Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance, pretreatment estimates and so on, handle patient upsets, deal with software support, etc. Please forward resume to assistdds@hotmail.com.

Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com.

Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.

Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052.

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

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email pets@katypetnannies.com Pet and plant care while you are on vacation, off on a weekend jaunt, or even daily while you are at work.

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children.

281-861-0394.

Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286.

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed.

281-550-0900.

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info.

281-646-9928.

PETS FOR SALE Beautiful, playful, happy miniature Schnauzer puppies for sale. 281-492-1618.

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LOST & FOUND

Lost Cat: $$ REWARD$$ Named “Tube” blue gray silky fur, one missing front tooth, one chipped front tooth, current immunizations, microchipped.

‘TUBE’ has been a member of our family for 10 years and we miss him. If you see our precious cat ‘Tube,’ please call us right away and we will come pick him up. He’s shy around strangers and will probably run from you if you approach him. However, if you have a way with animals, you may be able to sweet talk him into your home. Thank you for your help. Call anytime, 713306-0805 (Carole) or 417-773-3795 (Bob).

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE

Student Housing UTSA. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home provided positive cash flow and free housing for my daughter while attending UTSA. Walking distance to campus keeps your gasoline bill low as well. Located in the Maverick Creek subdivision and priced to sell at $140,000. Please contact via email barkerbrogle@gmail.com or call 281-217-3840.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES

Aruba Marriott Timeshare. July 15-22. oceanview, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, 3 TV’s. Sleeps up to 8. New, beautiful. Great children’s and adult activities. Kiddie pool with slide, several pools with lazy river. Great for 2 families to share. Best offer 713-594-2788.

Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.

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Affordable student housing in San Antonio is priced to sell at only $120,000, this 3 Bedroom 2.5 bath house located close to the Medical Center and on the UTSA bus route. Just completed renovations including new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, new bathroom cabinets, new 6 panel doors, new carpet, fresh paint throughout and more! Email jjp.1215@hotmail.com or call 281-217-2240.

Due to the amount of space involved and the response of those wishing to publish a Novena to St. Jude, a Novena to St. Jude will be published along with a list of initials of those wishing to publish one. We are sorry, but we cannot make exceptions. $5 Charge for each Novena per area. Please specify which area you would your Novena to appear in. Krenek Printing.

Bay House in Sargent, waterfront property with boat access to house, built in 2003. 2 BR’s, 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings, central AC/heat, storage shed attached to house, carport, enclosed stairway, water & sewer system.

Call Bill at 979-429-6853.

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May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude – IK, RJS, DI, SD, LHA

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HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES Grand Lakes - Committee Chairpersons COMMUNITY EVENTS Winter Festival Carole Fox 281-693-1183

Bonnie Duhart GARAGE SALE OPEN Easter Egg Hunt Bonnie Duhart

Denise Morrow JULY 4th EVENT Carole Fox 281-693-1183 HALLOWEEN EVENt Denise Morrow Bonnie Duhart

carolejeanfox@yahoo.com bduhart0325@gmail.com bduhart0325@gmailcom disemorrow2002@yahoo.com carolejeanfox@yahoo.com disemorrow2002@yahoo.com 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 grandlakes4pets@aol.com PLAY GROUPS Elizabeth Demaree emtheriot@yahoo.com

281-392-8861 CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com GRAND LAKES BOARD of Directors Collins Pier Bill Jenkins

Gary Collins Jeff Ross

www.grandlakeslife.com PLANNED COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, INC EMPLOYEES & ROLES RELEVANT TO GRAND LAKES PCMI OFFICE 281-870-0585 FAX: 281-870-9170 P.O. BOX 219223 HOUSTON, TX 77218 Email customercare@PCMI-us.com 281-870-0585 CUSTOMER CARE

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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If you or your family member has a non-life-threatening injury or illness, such as an ear infection, cold, fever, cut, bruise, sprain, or even a broken bone, we’re here to see you seven days a week, offering the convenience of a walk-in clinic with the expertise of an emergency room. The center offers in-house X-ray, lab and EKG services to our patients. Our goal is to get patients in and out within an hour.

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