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February 2016 NCL LADY BIRD CLASS OF 2016 SENIOR PRESENTATION National Charity League, Inc. Lady Bird Chapter proudly honored the 2016 graduating class at its Senior Presentation Ceremony at the Westchase Marriott on January 31, 2016. The 18 seniors and their mother’s volunteered more than 4,628 hours at Katy area philanthropies over the past six years. This is the first class that has completed all six years with the Lady Bird Chapter since the Chapter was formed in 2010.
KATY YMCA TURKEY DASH CELEBRATES 13 TH ANNIVERSARY! 10K, 5K, KIDS MILE AND 1 MILE WALK/RUN A HUGE SUCCESS
Top row (L-R): Haley Wakeham, Katherine Gerken, Anna Bowman, Stevie Clewett and Tristin Trevino. Mid row (L-R): Kara Killinger, Lauren Ramsey, Cairn Timko, Payton Haas, Kendall Rollins and Kaelyn Compas Echiverri. Front row (L-R): Melissa McDonald, Meredith Reese, Rebecca Dillon, Samantha Evans and Kendall Pogue. Floor: Hannah Skeen and Skylar Devers. Photo courtesy Kevin Hoehne of See What Develops.
Attracting serious runners to recreational walkers and families, benefitting the YMCA Annual Campaign, the Turkey Dash annually brings community spirit to Katy. In 2015, the 13th annual event attracted almost 6,000 participants on Thanksgiving morning. “The Turkey Dash has grown to be more than a race. It’s become a holiday tradition that brings our community together to
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celebrate the season and generate funds for a worthy cause,” said Brian Haines, YMCA Vice President of Operations. “One hundred percent of proceeds from our event go to help provide Y programs and services to Katy area families. This year, I am proud to announce that the Turkey Dash was able to net over $205,000. Every penny of that money will go back into the community in the form of program scholarships and community outreach subsidies.”
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The event was the brainchild of leaders from the Y and The Fellowship wishing to organize a large-scale holiday event to promote community bonding. The race has grown by leaps and bounds over the years to become the area’s premiere fun run. In addition to the running events, participants enjoyed a large post race area which included many local businesses who provided refreshments. There was also a Kids Zone complete with a rock wall, moonwalks, face painting and games. 10K winners were: Overall Male: Max Miller with a time of 34:18, Overall Female: Angela Vega with a time of 41:05, Overall Masters Male: A.J. Terrell with a time of 38:52 and Overall Masters Female: Suzy Seeley with a time of 45:59. 5K awards went to: Overall Male: Nathan Gift with a time of 16:07, Overall Female: Heidi Nielson with a time of 18:20, Overall Masters Male: Stephen Bernard with a time of 18:40 and Overall Masters Female: Anita Deuel with a time of 23:42. For official age category race results, visit ymcaturkeydash.org. To learn more about sponsorships for next year’s event, contact Beth Strand at 281-392-5055 or beths@ymcahouston.org.
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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WWW.KATYISD.ORG KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES 2016-2017 ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve an attendance boundary modification (ABM) designed to address the opening of three new campuses and alleviate overcrowding at campuses landlocked with 125 percent capacity. This ABM will provide much-needed relief to Rylander and West Memorial elementary schools, as well as, balance enrollment as the District prepares to open two elementary schools and one junior high next school year. During this entire process, the District welcomed feedback from the community through an online survey. Nearly 9,000 parents, staff and community members completed the survey and dozens shared their feedback during the open forum at various Board meetings. These comments helped shape the ABM and addressed major needs and concerns cited by parents and community. The District presented to the Board a preliminary ABM proposal on November 16th and then an updated option on December 7th to better address the overcrowding at West Memorial Elementary. The Board approved the updated ABM option on December 14th. The District estimates that approximately 3,600 students will be impacted by the approved attendance boundary modifications. Katy ISD will be notifying all impacted families in January/February 2016. For more information about the ABM process, including maps of the approved attendance boundary modifications, visit the District’s ABM webpage.
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COMMUNITY INVITED TO SUPPORT TEACHER GRANTS
The Katy ISD Education Foundation is inviting parents, businesses and community members to contribute to its teacher grant initiative by becoming a Foundation Investor or making a onetime donation. The Foundation’s annual Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program awards funds to teachers to implement classroom projects that engage and excite Katy ISD students. Formed in 2013 to support creative classroom programs in Katy ISD schools, the Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 to teachers throughout the district, enriching the learning experience for more than 65,000 Katy ISD students.
Each spring, teachers are invited to apply for a grant through a competitive, three-step evaluation process. Submissions are judged by community volunteers. This year’s grant application process launched in November with teacher grant applications due March 30, 2016. Grants will be awarded in May 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year. Foundation Investors pledge annual gifts that range from $1,000 to $50,000 per year. One-time contributions of any amount are also welcome. Additional information about the grant program and how to donate can be found at the Foundation’s website at www.katyisdeducationfoundation.org. Gifts can be made online or by check mailed to Katy ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 159, Katy, Texas, 77492-0159. In addition, the Foundation welcomes recurring
KATY HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH SELECTED FOR TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Katy High School’s Head Football Coach Gary Joseph, was recently selected as a 2016 inductee into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. Coach Joseph, along with eight other inductees, were announced on Saturday, December 19th at NRG Stadium. Coach Joseph began his coaching career at Luling High School 37 years ago. After advancing in jobs at Brazosport and Austin Westlake, he then moved to Katy High School, where he has served for 33 years. He was the KHS defensive coordinator and then assistant head coach for 22 years before becoming the KHS head coach in 2004. During his tenure as head coach, he has led the Katy Tigers to eight state final games with three of those appearances resulting in 6A State Championships. His current coaching record stands at 167-14. While individual and team accolades are greatly appreciated and honored, Coach Joseph also strives to build a strong group of student athletes who recognize, through the actions of their head coach, the necessity for integrity, loyalty and the value of leading oneself and others through life’s victories with humility and hardships with grace. The induction banquet will be held on May 7, 2016 in Waco, Texas.
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BECK JUNIOR HIGH HOSTS ND 2 ANNUAL POETRY SLAM On Monday, December 14th and Tuesday, December 15th, Beck Junior High sixth graders “shaped their drape” beatnik style at the Second Annual Beck Junior High Sixth Grade Poetry Slam in culmination of their poetry unit. At the Slam, students read poetry of their choice and listened to cool jazz while sipping on donated hot beverages in the transformed library, AKA “Starbeck’s Café.” A great time was had by all!
CINDERELLA SIGHTING IN KATY TEXAS AT BECK JUNIOR HIGH Beck Junior High’s Beck Backstage program recently delivered yet another fabulous theatre production - Cinderella! Director Stephen Sisk, who has taught at Beck for 7 years and directed 13 shows, brought the classic to the stage along with the support of volunteer Producer Teri Ward. Cinderella’s production was no small feat - it involved 139 students, 67 in the cast and 72 in the “behind the scenes” crew. Cinco Ranch High School’s Advanced Welding class made beautiful metalwork for the carriage used in the show, working with parent chairs Katy Communicator
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Cinderella, played by Grace Cunningham, with her Mice: Chrissy Biello, Maria Schueler, Elisa Meloche, Bianca Wilson, Nolan Rowel, Brook Wrzysizynski, Ryan Regner and Keith Wrzysizynski. Sherry Rice and Karen Pollard who constructed the base. Beck’s Orchestra played before both shows. And as an added bonus, Brookwood Community brought special visitors to the dress rehearsal performance. Producer Teri Ward and Director Stephen Sisk.
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Murder! Suspense! Comedy! SLHS’s Studio VII Theatre Company presents The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, February 11th - 13th and February 18th - 20th at 7 PM. John Bishop’s play, written in the style of mystery movies from the 1940s, is a suspenseful comedy set in a Chappaqua, New York mansion. A farcical group of Broadway veterans has gathered to rehearse a new show for a potential investor. They soon realize they were brought together to find the Stage Door Slasher who is killing off-Broadway dancers and that the Slasher might be someone at the mansion! Amidst a snowstorm, secret passages, dead telephones and lights, a new murder and World War II intrigue, the group plows ahead to solve the mystery. Performances are in the SLHS Black Box Theatre, 9251 S. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77494. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for students and $12 for seniors. General Admission tickets can be purchased thru the Studio VII website at www.studiovii.org or by calling the Box Office at 281-237-2836. Tickets will also be sold at the door, one hour prior to each performance. There is a seating capacity of 150 patrons for each production.
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Seventh grader Beck-Perez, as well as alto saxophone players Matthew Bradberry, 8th grade and Pierce Donalson, 7th grade, chose to participate in the audition which required hours of practice despite their rigorous class and homework schedules in the two weeks prior to the audition. The competition began with blind auditions. Students individually played prepared music that consisted of several scales and excerpts from two music selections for three to four judges in a closed room. Students were scored, ranked and subsequently selected to play in the region band for the following weekend based on their audition performance. First Baptist Academy’s Matthew Bradberry, Kevin Beck-Perez and Pierce Donalson.
FBA STUDENT MAKES FIRST CHAIR TROMBONE AT ALL-STATE First Baptist Academy’s Kevin Beck-Perez was selected as the first chair trombone student at this year’s 2015 All-State middle school band competition hosted by the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB). Auditions were held on November 7, 2015 at Sealy High School. Students selected to be in the honor band attended an all-day clinic followed by a concert the following Saturday in Bellville, Texas.
In the alto saxophone section, Bradberry ranked 15th and Donalson ranked 29th out of forty-one students auditioning for five spots. Beck-Perez ranked first out of fifteen students who auditioned for ten trombone spots.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Texas Christian School has been educating students for over 20 years. We serve the Cypress, Katy, Houston and surrounding areas. We want to invite you to our Annual Open House February 11th at 6 PM to come and observe our astounding student’s accomplishments, meet the finest staff in all of Texas and tour our two beautiful campuses. TCS educates student’s ages 4 months - 12th grade using challenging curriculum,
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BOY SCOUTS HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.
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“What’s wrong with this picture?” is the playful theme and question attached to each show in Houston Family Arts Center’s (HFAC) 2015-2016 season. Entering its 10th mainstage season, HFAC orchestrated a line-up of all-encompassing shows that highlight the theatre’s award-winning musical expertise, all while enveloping theatre experiences full of odd, zany, mystical and dramatic turmoil audiences love. The first half of the season as follows:
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Do you like to sing? Are you looking for a place to display your talents or just to have fun with music? You should be a Decibelle! We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are
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We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years. We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year is titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and every decade after that. If your meeting, gathering or any type “get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic entertainment, call the Decibelles. We’ll be there in costume with a program of sheer delight.
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday. We come together for fellowship, to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com. For more details about Katy Aglow and Aglow International, go online to katyaglow.com or contact Yvonne Andrews at 281-793-8616.
Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.
GRACE NOTES Singers, dancers and Instrumentalists are invited to join the “Grace Notes” a performing group which shares music with the elderly in retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities and community events. We sing a combination of secular, patriotic and sacred music. We also sing once a month on Sunday morning for the congregation of St. Peter’s UMC. We rehearse during the school year on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s UMC. Babysitting is provided. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Come and join this fun and wonderful music ministry. Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com for more information. Katy Communicator
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PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.
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Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.
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Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.
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Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. 2016 BINGO Feb 5, 2016 May 6, 2016 Jun 3, 2016 Aug 3, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.
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2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY APRIL 29-30, 2016, 7 PM TO 7 AM
Held at Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Form a team, donate, honor survivors with a luminaria, participate or volunteer to show your support of those who are fighting, those who have lost their fight but most of all help FINISH THE FIGHT in helping to find a cure for all types of cancer. www. relayforlife.org/katytx.
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The Tri-County Quilt Guild will be hosting their Bi-Annual Judged Quilt Show, “If Quilts Could Talk” at The Berry Center on Friday, March 4th, 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday March 5th, 10 AM-4 PM. Come and view over 200 quilts from crafters in the area. The show will include Vendors, “hands on” School House demos of quilting techniques, a Bed Turning presentation of two-color quilts, as well as raffle opportunities including the 60x60 quilt named “Hot Hostas” designed by Judy Niemeyer, using Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics!
Register and learn exact starting location at www.graemessuperheroes.org. All Funds Raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation.
The TCQG is a 501c3 organization that supports numerous charities and community services in our area. The entrance fee of $10 (under 12 free) helps to support our charity partners. Visit www.tcqgtx.blogspot.com for more information.
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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR NATIONAL SYMBOL? BY CHERYL CONLEY, TWRC WILDLIFE CENTER
Against Benjamin Franklin’s wishes, the Bald Eagle became our national symbol in 1782 and by 1970, they were nearly extinct. There are several reasons for this. It was legal to hunt eagles for sport and the long-held belief that eagles picked up lambs and children with their talons was another reason to kill the birds. Since the diet of the eagle is mostly fish, eagles were killed to protect fishing grounds. The use of pesticides proved disastrous to the survival of the eagles. The chemicals collected in the fish that were eaten by the birds. These chemicals severely limited their ability to reproduce and when they did produce, the eggshells were very thin and weak. The chemical DDT was restricted in 1972.
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When restrictions were put in place and DDT was banned, the eagle population began to rebound. It was removed from the US government’s list of endangered species in 1995 and went from being classified as endangered to threatened. In 2007, it was de-listed and has been assigned a risk level of “Least Concern.”
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Bald eagles mate for life but recent research suggests there may be an occasional “divorce” and if a mate dies, an eagle will “remarry.” They work together to construct the largest nest of any North American bird, which they return to every year. The work to build the nest is what actually “cements” their bond. Typically the nests are 5 to 6 feet in diameter and 2 to 4 feet wide and since they tend to use the same nest every year, the nest can continue to get a little bigger every year. They prefer to nest in old growth at least 65 feet high, near open water and away from human habitation but have been seen in populated areas.
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FAST FACTS • The only difference in appearance between the male and the female is that she is bigger. Eagles have an average wingspan of 6 to 8 feet. • Bald Eagles can live up to 35 years of age. Of course there are older Bald Eagles on record. • During courtship eagles will soar into the air, chase each other, fly upside down, lock talons and take death-defying spirals back to the ground. This is done with both potential mates and competitors. Timing is everything! Poor timing can result in death for both birds. • They lay 1 to 3 eggs and incubation takes about 35 days. The eggs hatch a few days apart in the order they were laid. It can take 12-48 hours for them to hatch. • It’s not uncommon for the first-born to kill the smaller one. Parents do not intervene. • 40% of young eagles don’t survive their first flight. • They reach full adult size at 2 months. Eaglets fledge at about 3 months but it takes 4 to 5 years to become an adult. This is when they get their distinctive white plumage. • The site of their first flight is where they will return to nest and raise their young. • Once fledged, the young ones will remain around the nest for up to 9 weeks learning to fly and hunt. The parents will continue to feed them. • Bald Eagles have 7,000 feathers. For those of you interested in observing live Bald Eagles in the nest, go to eagles.org. This is a great way to let your children watch as these parents tend to the eaglets. TWRC Wildlife Center is a 35-year-old 501(C)(3) organization that rehabilitates injured orphaned and displaced wildlife. Admissions average 6,000 animals/year. If you have wildlife questions or would like to explore how you can help, go to www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or call 713-468-8972.
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An estimated 1.4 billion people around the world will be celebrating the New Year on February 8, 2016. Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, starts on the night of the second new moon of the winter solstice and ends 15 days later on the night of the full moon. During Chinese New Year, families gather to enjoy delicious foods and to wish each other good luck in the year ahead. Children are often given red envelopes filled with coins, though the money inside is not as important as the color and symbol found on the envelopes, which signifies happiness and good blessings. Each year, the New Year celebration is associated with an astrological animal. 2016 is the year of the Red Monkey, also known as the Fire Monkey. People born in the year of the Monkey are said to be wise, intelligent, confident, charismatic, loyal, inventive and have leadership, according to Your Chinese Astrology. Courtesy of: Huffingtonpost.com
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• More than 500,000 king cakes are sold each year in New Orleans between January 6th and Fat Tuesday and another 50,000 are shipped out-of-state via overnight courier. • The king cakes include a tiny plastic baby doll inside; the person who finds the doll is declared “king” and must buy the next cake or give the next party. • The metro area’s 37,000-plus hotel rooms are traditionally 95% filled during Mardi Gras weekend. • An economic impact study released by the University of New Orleans estimates that Mardi Gras generates over $840 million annually. • The largest of about one dozen Mardi Gras supply houses in New Orleans sells an estimated one billion pairs of beads for a Mardi Gras season. • The super parades of Endymion and Bacchus, scheduled for the Saturday and Sunday before Fat Tuesday, feature a combined total of 67 floats, 60 marching bands and more than 250 units. Their 4,200 members toss more than 1.5 million cups, 2.5 million doubloons and millions of beads. • One of the most photographed objects in all of Mardi Gras is the Boeuf Gras float in the Rex parade. Since the Middle Ages, the bouef gras (fatted bull) has been the symbol of the last meat eaten before Lent. While once a live bull was included in the procession, now a huge papier-mache’ figure appears. • The five truck parades that follow the krewes of Rex, Argus and Grela on Fat Tuesday feature more than 350 decorated flatbeds with nearly 15,000 costumed maskers aboard. Courtesy: neworleanscvb.com
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY - 24/7, 365 Valentine’s Day is just one day on February 14th. Why not make it Valentine’s Day each and every day by making those you love feel extra special, including yourself. Here’s how: 1. Create & share a vision of your dream life together. Make the fulfillment of your short term and long term needs the criteria for choosing a partner and being in a relationship. 2. Accept your partner just as they are. Your partner is a special person - the only one in the world like them, with their own wonderful traits and unique gifts. They are entitled to their own decisions, hobbies, goals and hopes. 3. Be generous and loving in all your dealings with your partner. Give unconditionally, rather than wanting something back in return. Instead, commit 100% to doing things for your partner and with zero expectation. 4. Always have integrity. Commit to tell your partner the total truth, as honesty is one of the key things people want in a relationship. Knowing they can trust you builds a zone of safety and comfort around them. 5. Resolve your differences as soon as they happen. Conflict actually fuels a genuinely passionate partnership. So accept
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responsibility for your part of the issue at stake and do not blame your partner. 6. Do not criticize. It is ok to complain but not criticize. Your partner is doing the best they can – support them in becoming an even better person. NEVER put your partner down in front of other people. 7. Create a haven for your partner. Make them feel so safe and secure with you that they drop all their defensiveness. Be considerate of your partner’s feelings and treat them with the utmost care and kindness. 8. Let go of the past. All relationships have their difficulties. Remember only the lessons learnt and forget the details. Weather the stormy moments and savor the memory of sunny days. 9. Have a fun date with your partner regularly and often. Give the relationship the same commitment you made when you first met - simply put each other first! Courtesy: lifehack.org
FEBRUARY 2016 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS February is observed as: • Black History Month • National Children’s Dental Health • American Heart Month • National Wise Health Consumer • Parent Leadership Month Birthstone: Amethyst Fruit & Veggies for February: • Oranges • Star Fruit • Calabaza Squash • Chayote Squash • Bitter Melon February Flower: Violet Astrological Signs: Aquarius and Pisces
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ATY’S CONSERVATIVE VOICE
Please check our website www.katyrepublicans.com for information on meeting times and places. For further information, contact Kate Diehl at 832-643-0378 or ktuqt@consolidated.net.
KATY AREA DEMOCRATS
Katy Area Democrats meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Briarchester club house at 7 PM. Great speakers each month as well as opportunities for community involvement. For information, contact Pat Darwish 281-6470986 or pdarwish@comcast.net or visit our website www.katydemocrats.net.
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Things are busier than ever at the Harris County Democratic Party and the Coordinated Campaign is looking for volunteers and interns here in Katy! Contact peter@hcdp.org or 281-578-2435 for more information!
REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY
Do you want to learn more about helping out with local elections, voting and getting more involved with the Katy ISD and local community support? Come on out and join us at our local meetings, meeting with your local State Representatives and learning more about the local and National Political agendas. We’re all about having fun and Keeping Texas Red. Monthly meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month. You can find out more about us on Facebook or email Kandace Dusek at Rwckaty1@gmail.com. Please rsvp at Rwckaty1@gmail.com, $20 lunch optional. The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, 23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, Tx 77450.
KATY LIONS CLUB
Come out and have some fun!!! Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM. We meet at Salt and Pepper restaurant located 811 Avenue D Suite 110, Katy, TX 77493. For more info, tank@ tankspaintball.com.
KATY SUNRISE ROTARY
Katy Sunrise Rotary Club is a member club of Rotary International, a 100-year-old worldwide service organization. Katy Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors are welcomed. For more information, please visit www.katysunriserotary.com.
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ROTARY CLUB OF KATY
Formed in 1946, the Rotary Club of Katy has a diverse membership of 30 business and professional men and women. The club meets each Thursday, from noon to 1 PM, at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E, Katy, TX 77494. For more information, call 281-392-0045 or visit www.katyrotary.com.
WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB
West Houston Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 PM for Lunch and Fellowship at the Omni Hotel West Houston, Katy Freeway at Eldridge. Guests and visitors are welcome. Rotary clubs provide many opportunities for giving back to our community (local and global); come join us for fun, friendships and community service. Contact 281-627-0662 for more info.
KATY TOASTMASTERS
Do you need to improve your communication skills for presentations, interviews, networking or everyday conversations with co-workers, customers or volunteers? We are a supportive group of members who help each other become better speakers and leaders. We meet the first three Thursdays at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. (We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road.) from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM. For more information, visit our website at http://katy.toastmastersclubs.org.
AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION KATY CHARTER CHAPTER American Businesswomen’s Association Katy Charter Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month, at Hasta la Pasta, located on the Grand Parkway. Networking begins at 6:00 PM, followed by dinner and meeting at 6:30. Please email RSVPs and inquiries to abwa.katy@gmail.com.
WEST HOUSTON ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS
The West Houston Chapter of International Assoc. of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) usually meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). Networking begins at 5:30 PM, dinner is served at 6:00 PM. Reservations are required. For additional info, please contact Caroline Champness CAP-OM at caroline.champness@bp.com or go to www. iaap-westhouston.org to visit our website.
ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK
ABWA West Houston Network - Meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corridor - I-10 Katy Freeway between Park Ten and Hwy 6. Visit our website at www.whenabwa.org for more info or to RSVP.
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Do you live in west Houston and work in downtown Houston? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills, please contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com for more information. We meet every Tuesday, at 7 AM and we’ve been serving the downtown area for 30 years!
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BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
BNI Katy meets every Thursday at 7:00 AM at Willowfork Country Club, 21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. If you are interested in growing your business, please come to a meeting. Call Kitty Tennison, President, 281-221-0016 or Susan Hendrix, Vice-President, 954-729-3870 for more information.
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BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
Business Network International, (BNI)/Cinco Ranch Group meets every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77450. Please RSVP to Len Tierney at 713824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas.
PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI
The Parkway Business Partners chapter of BNI meets every Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413.
INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER
InHouston-Katy Premier Professional Business Networking Mixer InHouston/Katy Group invites area business professionals to come join different business professionals for the InHouston/ Katy - Premier Professional Networking Mixer. No cover charge. They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4 - 7 PM at Texas Borders Bar & Grill, 20940 Katy Fwy. Suite H, Katy, Texas 77449. For information, call Newell Cheatheam 281-392-3034, newell.cheatheam@gmail.com.
WEST KATY NETWEAVERS
West Katy Netweavers is a Fulshear-based business networking relationship-building group. We meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Yong’s (Cravings Grill) in Fulshear. Address is 29615 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441. Our structured and fun breakfast meetings begin at 7:30 AM and end at 8:30 AM with some time provided for networking thereafter. Come with your business cards and be ready to provide a 30-second brief introduction of yourself and business you come to represent. The cost of breakfast is $5 and an additional fee is $1. No brochures or marketing materials. Business that have the best success rate in growing their business through our group are those that care about the triple bottom line - profit, social and environmental. To learn more about us visit www.facebook.com/groups/westkatynetweavers.
FITNESS JOURNEY NETWORK
Fitness Journey Network is a NEW group of Katy health and wellness professionals meeting the first Thursday of each month, at various locations in the Katy area. Membership is free. If you would like more information or would like to be a part of our group, please contact Karen Narum at 281-871-8920 or at fitnessjourney@live.com.
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KATY BAR ASSOCIATION
Katy Bar Association, which is an Association of Attorneys who live or work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 11:30 AM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Anyone interested in attending, should contact Sarah Springer at sarah@sarahspringerlaw.com or 281-6460644. Each monthly meeting offers continuing legal education credit. For more information, contact Sarah Springer who is the current President of the KBA.
WELCOME WAGON CLUB KATY
Welcome Wagon Club Katy will have their Monthly Coffee on Tuesday, February 2nd, at 10:30 AM. The coffee is an informal gathering held in a member’s home. To attend the coffee please call Cathy, 281-391-6460 or Tracy 281-665-2249 for directions or email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com. The Tuesday, February 9th Luncheon for the Welcome Wagon Club members and guests will meet for lunch at Brick and Mortar Kitchen, 7227 West Grand Parkway South, 832-759-5908, arrival time is 11:30 AM. The meal cost will be $25. The subject of Home Decoration Tips will be the topic of the presentation to the membership. All Katy area women whether new or long time residents are welcome. Reservations are required and must be made by February 5th. Mail a check made out to Welcome Wagon Club of Katy, c/o Martha Binkwski, 22711 Goldstone Dr., Katy, Texas 77450. The Welcome Wagon Club of Katy is a community minded, social active organization, with membership being open to all woman in the Katy area. Monthly activities include: Bunco, Mahjongg, Book Club, Craft Group, Gardening, Card Game - Hand & Foot, Trips and Tours, as well as Lunch and a Movie. Please call Peggy, 979-7094497, for additional information about Welcome Wagon Club Katy.
KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES
Katy Neighbor’s Coffees are open to all women who live in the Katy Area. It is to promote friendship in the neighborhood among old and new residents. Coffees are held once a month 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 281-794-7759.
CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB
CRLC welcomes all surrounding areas of Katy to join us for our monthly socials. The ladies club typically meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 PM for their general meeting at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, 23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd. In addition, 17 sub-clubs gather for daytime and evening events throughout the month. Visit www.CincoRanchLadiesClub.org for details and join our Facebook group.
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GREATER KATY EXCHANGE CLUB
Greater Katy Exchange Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15 includes dinner and speaker (advance registration day before meeting). You can call or pay and RSVP at www.KatyExchangeClub.com. The Greater Katy Exchange Club is non-profit service organization of a group of men and women working together to make our community better place to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and the Prevention of Child Abuse. Give back to your community by joining the Katy Exchange Club. Guest’s welcome. Advance reservations required by 12:00 PM day of meeting to Shivani Shah-Palaniappan 281827-5795 or Newell Cheatheam 713-385-3622 or pay and reserve online at www.KatyExchangeClub.com.
TEXAS COASTAL CATTLEWOMEN
Texas Coastal Cattlewomen (TCCW), a chapter of Texas Cattlewomen, meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the Houston area. TCCW is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization whose purpose it is to promote beef by educating the public to its nutritional value and to the use of its many by-products in our daily lives. You do not need to be in the cattle business, but only need to want to promote beef. In addition, we award scholarships to applicants in the following counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Austin, Brazoria, Galveston, Colorado, Liberty, Waller and Wharton. If you are interested in becoming a member or desire more information, you may contact Dorothy at cattlegamma@aol.com or Sue at 281-2388382 or cell 281-381-1987.
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Life is too short so get out and enjoy it. Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ or those that prefer to hang out with the over forty crowd. We have a variety of events each month such as; dinner & dancing, movies, girl’s night out, themed parties, picnics, weekend get-a-ways, recreational activities, daytrips and more. For more details, visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks.
BP PARTNERS
BP Partners host informal coffee in member’s home. BP Partners is a local organization that fosters friendship and support for the spouses and partners of BP employees and retirees. Something for everyone, monthly activities include: Luncheons, Coffees, Book Club, Bowling, Bunco, Bird Watching, Craft Groups, Lunch Brunch and Couple Evening Events. For more information on meetings and membership, please visit our website at www.bppartnershouston.com.
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This dynamic organization meets at 11:30 AM, on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy. All retired school employees in the Katy, West Houston area are invited to become members of KARE. It does not matter from which school district you retired. KARE’s theme this year is “KARE Keeps on Learning.” Join us as we learn about a variety of topics via interesting and informative meetings, fun side trips and camaraderie with other retirees. Lunch is provided at a small cost. For information contact Luanne Zacek at 281-391-8464 or lzacek@hotmail.com.
WESTSIDE OVER 50 CLUB
If you are 50 and over, you are invited to join us at Willow Fork Country Club on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM for dinner and socializing. We also have activities throughout each month, including day trips by bus. Couples and singles are invited. For reservations and information, please contact Frank Watson at 281-492-6202 or Kirk Hanson 281-346-0459.
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NCL LADY BIRD CHAPTER
As the newest National Charity League chapter in Katy, we are growing and developing a place in the community. The NCL Lady Bird Chapter was formed in 2010 and chartered in 2012 at the National Charity League Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Like the other local NCL chapters, the NCL Lady Birds are centered on serving others in need. The Lady Birds have a special emphasis on charities involving children. If you are you are interested in learning more about the NCL experience that develops and creates good role models by teaching the three NCL pillars of Leadership, Culture and Community, visit our website for information at: www.nclladybird.org. NCL creates the opportunity to vest in longtime friendships and the joy of helping others. NCL, Inc. is a national mother-daughter philanthropic organization dedicated to serving their communities by working with local charities in order to directly affect the lives of their neighbors in a positive and meaningful way.
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MOMS@BCBC
Moms@bcbc meets the first and third Friday of every month during the school year. Moms@bcbc is a place to find friendship, community, resources and support for you as a woman and mother. We welcome mothers of all ages and stages: mommies of babies to kindergartners and beyond, homeschool moms and mothers who just want to encourage other moms! No mom should mother alone, you need all the support you can get! For more information, contact us at bcbcmops@gmail.com or 281-859-9900.
MOMS @ SECOND
Each month we will hear from gifted speakers and develop friendships with other moms as we explore the Fruit of the Spirit. We understand that being a mother is a difficult job and we pray that you will find wisdom, encouragement and strength at Moms@Second. We look forward to seeing YOU and learning all that God has to teach us this year! We welcome moms with kids of all ages! Doors open at 6:45 PM, meeting to start at 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, in the High School Area @ Second Baptist, Katy. Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. Contact Kendra Krezanosky or Robin Gilliam at momsatsecond@gmail. com for more details and dates or Faye in nursery office at 7 13-465-3408 x 1007.
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Please join us Thursdays to pray for our students and schools in the Katy area. If you are a mom or grandmother who has resolved to pray more for our next generation in 2014, we would love for you to join us. Our Moms In Prayer - Katy Evening Group meets Thursdays from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kosmos, the coffee shop in The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, on the southwest corner of Westheimer Parkway and South Peek. Please feel free to join us whenever you can. For questions, contact Olivia Jones, 281300-5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.
MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP
Mothers’ Share Group serves as a valuable outreach for stay-at home parents. We offer a supportive network of moms, interesting and informative speakers relevant to parenting and family life, creative crafts, service projects, and the opportunity to make wonderful friends with others in the Katy area. We 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). Everyone in the community is welcome. Please join us for fun, food and friendship! For more information or to confirm childcare, please contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org.
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We are a biblically based group of mothers with young children, infant through elementary school, along with mentor moms (more experienced, older moms), who share the joys and frustrations of motherhood and explore the purposes and promises God gives to parents. Our curriculum consists of a Mom-to-Mom Bible study every other week and missions, socials and play dates on the off weeks. We meet every Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided. Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books and materials. For information and to register, please visit www. stpkaty.org/mothers-of-young-children.
IBLOOM
We provide an OASIS in the frenzied weeks of busy moms… A place to be: *EQUIPPED for parenting, marriage and spiritual growth. *ENCOURAGED by sharing with other moms within mentor led small groups. *ENERGIZED by loving support of other women. Our focus is Biblically based teaching on parenting, marriage and spiritual growth. iBloom includes interesting live speakers, relevant video curriculum with just the right mix of fun! We are a group of moms of children from birth to fifth grade. Join us Monday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy,
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WORKING MOMS OF KATY
This is a group to support working moms in the Katy area who would like to find support and camaraderie in other working moms and also a social network. Play dates will be held on Saturdays and an occasional mom’s night on a weeknight. I’m hoping that there are other moms out there just like myself who would like to have like-minded moms to hang out with on the weekend and fun things to plan with the kids during non-work hours. If you’re interested, please join my group and take a minute and tell me a little about yourself so we can get to know one another and start building a group together. Charlene Taylor: charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or http://groups. yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty.
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Are you a preschool mom? Join us at Kindred at Kingsland Baptist Church. Kindred is a ministry group for moms of preschoolers aged birth through kindergarten. We meet every other Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Childcare included. For more information, visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com.
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2 Burial Plots, Memorial Oaks Cemetery, I-10 & Eldridge. $12,000, OBO. Value $17,000. Will take PayPal. 281-550-2480. Strasburg children’s flower girl dresses, NWT, discontinued, in white (size 3) and ivory (size 3), new $109.99, selling for $50. They all have loops for a sash. Also have 2 with embellishments, ivory (sizes 4, 6), matching ivory sash included, new $136.99, selling for $75. 281-770-6928 or jaclynchale@gmail.com.
AUTOS, BOATS, MOTORCYCLES AND ACCESSORIES 2003 Harley Electra Glide Classic, 26,150 miles, excellent condition, one owner, $9,195. 832-701-7012.
WANTED Baby grand piano in good condition. Call 713-492-3291.
Sidelights & Transoms to match your front door
Stained Glass Restoration & Repair Half Round/Arched Windows
281-579-7761
Brand new all leather couch and love seat, papaya and taupe, 8 x 10 Persian rug and matching large picture, $1900 OBO. Call 281-392-0325.
Custom Stained Glass Free Estimates Add Privacy and Beauty to your home
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FOR SALE White Jenn-Air double oven for sale, $400 cash, excellent condition. Please call 281-574-6383.
HELP WANTED Before/After School Counselors: Responsible adults needed to supervise children in local Katy ISD elementary child care sites either before school, after school or both. High School Diploma or GED required. Must love working with children and embody the 5 core values of the YMCA - Faith, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. Part-Time. Shifts available Monday - Friday: 6:30-8:30 AM and/or 2:30-6:30 PM. To apply, visit www.ymcahouston.org/ job-opportunities or call Sherry Hubbard at 281-392-5055. Register Tapes Unlimited (A 25 year old advertising firm) is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to business owners to set appointments for outside reps, $15/ hour plus commissions and bonuses. Full time M-F. No late nights or weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/401K & PTO day benefits after 60 days. No experience needed: www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com. If you are reliable, punctual and can provide your own transportation, our family owned cleaning business is looking for you! Office cleaning crew - we especially need availability on Tuesday afternoons, Wed. & Thurs. evenings and some weekends. Construction cleaning crew - vigorous work with ability to climb a 2 story ladder. Availability weekday mornings, occasional weekends. We offer competitive pay. Please email AandRcleaninginfo@yahoo.com. Earn $30 to $50 dollars an hour promoting and selling women’s designer fashion jewelry. Work part-time and earn full-time pay with flexible hours. Earn trips, car allowance, free jewelry, plus money. Training provided, must have car and computer. Paid weekly. No experience is needed, but previous direct sales are rewarded. Contact Amber, truetexas59@gmail.com, 713-505-4250 or Judy, 979-450-0977. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number.
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Peter’s Plumbing is hiring a licensed plumber. Please email resume to peterplumbing67@yahoo.com. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245. Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Window/Door Sales (Houston/Katy): We are looking for motivated, honest individuals with an aggressive sales mentality. Full time or part time needed. Must have sales experience in window and door projects. We are looking for additional sales help to accommodate our growth. Very lucrative possibilities. We offer Milgard, Vista, Simonton and many other brands. Interested parties please email your resume and/or qualifications to replacementwindowsofkaty@gmail. com. This is a commission 1099 position.
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Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.
Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-4019828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.
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You could make this on National Homemade Soup Day February 4th! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 cups water 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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DIRECTIONS: In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. Drain, and set aside. Place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. Mix to blend and cook on low setting for 8 hours. Source: allrecipes.com, Submitted by: Janeen
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