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First Annual Chris Saiz Charity Golf Tournament Deemed a Huge Success Thanks to Community Support If the success of the First Annual Chris Saiz Point the Way Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, held recently at the River Ridge Golf Club in Sealy, is any indication of the community support of the young foundation, it is off to a great start. With over $50,000 raised, the mission of awarding scholarships to local students with dreams of continuing their education after graduating from high school, but are in need of some financial assistance, can be accomplished. George Anthony, of Copperfield Ward of the Katy Stake, volunteered along with 220 fellow Mormons, sorting and packaging over 36,000 meals, for the Houston Food Bank.

Second Annual Katy Stake Day of Service Helps Houston Food Bank Katy members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent a recent Saturday helping to feed the hungry at the Houston Food Bank. This is the second year the local church members have set aside a day to do some good in the community. In October 2011, Katy Latter-day Saints joined with other Mormons worldwide in local community service projects, ranging from tying quilts to cleaning a cemetery. Community service tends to feel good, so Mormons in Katy decided to set up a special day each fall for serving in the community together. This year’s project, on Saturday, October 13th, was packing meal boxes at the Houston Food Bank. About 220 Katy church members drove to the Houston Food Bank facility. In just a few hours they sorted and packed 28,503 meals for adults, plus another 6,240 pounds of rice and beans, which were repackaged to be used for 8,543 meals for youth. It was a good day’s work of feeding the hungry.

Last May, shortly after the foundation was formed, in honor of Chris Saiz, a much-loved Cinco Ranch High School junior, who passed away as a result of a tragic car accident, three local area students received scholarship funds to Magda & Michael Saiz assist with their college expenses. Saiz was a star basketball player and high achieving student who had dreams of playing basketball in college and achieving his academic goals. In addition to the 150 golfers that attended the event, several Katyarea businesses stepped up to contribute to the tournament. Which Wich provided a delicious box lunch, Mission Burrito was on hand with snacks, Orange Leaf Yogurt donated refreshing frozen yogurt and Stadia Sports Grill served a sit down meal for the golfers to enjoy during the evening program. Golfers and guests were also wined and dined compliments of Ferdie Dupuis of Frank’s International and refreshments sponsored by Global Data Systems and Ooh La La Dessert Boutique.

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Muzik2Heal On September 29, 2012 young musicians representing the nonprofit organization, Muzik2Heal, performed classic works by Gliere, Elgar, Bach and others for the residents of The Solana, a senior living facility. The group’s mission is to use live performances of classical music to lift the spirit and heal the mind, body and soul of others.

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National POW/MIA Day – There are still families waiting! Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9182 remembered all Prisoner‘s of War and those who remain Missing In Action on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, in honor of national POW/MIA day. Commander David Brasell led the opening remarks recognizing four local residents: Bart Robinson, Ray Essig, Richard (Marianne) Russell and David Walker. Former Prisoner of War Ray Essig, Marianne Russell, the wife of Richard Russell who is currently still considered Missing In Action and former Prisoner of War David Walker were in attendance. We gathered in freedom for those that have made significant sacrifices for the freedom of our nation. Included in the opening remarks, were prayers for a dearly departed comrade and former POW Bud Fuga, former resident of Katy. Bud Fuga, World War II, was a navigator on a B17 and was shot down in January of 1945. He remained a POW until liberated by the Russian forces at the end of the war. Bud went to his eternal resting place in 2011 and will never be forgotten. Bart Robinson, World War II veteran, Pacific Theater, was captured on the Island of Java in April of 1942 and spent the remainder of the war as a POW of the Japanese. Bart was held as a POW for 3 ½ years, while at the same time his brother was also being held as a POW.

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Ray Essig, World War II, 42nd Rainbow Division, was an infantryman with the Rainbow Division, also captured in January 1945 and was held as a POW for the balance of the war on the Russian front. At the end, he was released by the Germans. He was released on foot and walked to the American lines, the best he could, in advance of the oncoming Russian Army. Ray Essig has documented his POW experience, “Observations of a Pawn, World War II.” A copy is kept in the library of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Katy, Texas. Ray Essig returned home, married and raised a family. Ray Essig’s sacrifices are also documented in the World War II combat history publication, “The Story of the Rainbow” which is dedicated to the soldiers of the 42nd Rainbow Division. Richard Russell, Vietnam War, remains missing in action. He was a navigator on a C 130 aircraft that was shot down north of Saigon in An Loc province in 1972. Six were on the plane and only four have been accounted for. Within the last two months, Marianne Russell, the spouse of Richard Russell, received word that the U.S. government has suspended its search efforts at the known crash site for her husband. Marianne joined the VFW members for its annual POW/MIA and emotionally shared how important it is to “let people know there’s still families waiting and when you have someone affected it means more.” We need to bring the soldiers home to bury on American soil. Marianne and their four year old daughter were living in Taiwan when Richard Russell’s plane was shot down. She wanted to stay in Taiwan for news, but the government ordered her to leave the next day. David Walker became one of 63 hostages held at the American Embassy, Tehran, Iran during President Carter’s administration. He was released January 1980 and assigned to the 2nd Battalion Marines in Okinawa. After many assignments in Hawaii and Oklahoma, he was deployed to Desert Storm and retired in 1994. In 2001, David Walker’s status was changed from “hostage status” to POW status by the U.S. government. David Walker experiences are difficult for words. Imagine being blindfolded, put in front of a firing squad, hearing the click of the weapon and constantly having someone standing over you with automatic weapons day after day. Imagine a P38 being held to your head because the Iranians wanted information, for instance, combinations to the safe upstairs at the U.S. Embassy. Soldiers are trained to only provide their name and rank. During his time in Iran, Walker would rarely leave the Embassy and when they did a translator would accompany them. David Walker, the son of a minister, became a deacon and he continues to find salvation the more he studies God’s word.

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Police Holiday Safety Tips & Holiday Shopping Tips 1) Do not leave purchased items visible in the car-leave them in the trunk. 2) While shopping in the evening hours may be less crowded, there are also additional potential risks involved. Park in areas of parking lots that have adequate lighting. Consider shopping with someone rather than going alone. 3) Make sure purses and wallets are secure on your person and you are aware of their location at all times. 4) Keep the amount of available cash you have at a minimum or separate it into different pockets or locations on or about your person. This way all of it is not lost if your purse or wallet is misplaced or stolen. 5) Credit cards offer convenience and security, however, keep track of all cards and keep receipts to compare to your monthly statement. 6) Remain aware of your surroundings at all times and move to and from your vehicle with confidence and “purpose.” Have keys ready before getting to your car so you do not have to search for them while standing near it. 7) Report suspicious people or activity to law enforcement immediately! 8) Most important is to reduce your own vulnerability and do what you can to minimize the possibility that you could be a victim of a crime or accidental loss.

Home Safety Tips While Away 1) Valuable items, such as televisions, stereos and computers should be inscribed with an identifying number unique to its owner (do not use your entire social security number). 2) Create an up-to-date home inventory including make, model, serial numbers, other detailed descriptions and photographs of items of value (including jewelry). This inventory should be kept somewhere safe, out of the house.

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3) At least two light timers should be set to turn the lights and TV on and off in a logical sequence when away for an extended time period to give the appearance that someone is home. 4) The motion detector or other alarm system (if you have one) should be activated when you leave home. 5) Mail and newspaper deliveries should be stopped or arrangements for a neighbor/friend to pick them up should be made when you are away from home for a period of time. 6) Ask a trusted neighbor to tend the yard and watch your home when you are away or have a trusted friend or relative house sit in your absence. 7) Make sure all doors and windows are locked when you leave, even if you have an alarm system. by Sergeant Mitchell Hutter

DECEMBER 2012 Observances & Fun Facts December 2012 is observed as: • Universal Human Rights Month • Safe Toys and Gifts Month Birthstone: Turquoise & Blue Topaz Fruit & Veggies for December: • Comice Pears • Kumquats • Sapote • Pepino melon • Cherimoya • Ugli fruits • Parsnip • Beets • Turnips • Rutabaga • Celery Root / Celeriac • Horseradish December Flower: Narcissus & Holly Astrological Signs: Sagittarius (till 21st) & Capricorn (beginning 22nd)

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• Turquoise and Zircon are the birthstones? Characteristic is Wealth? Flowers are Holly, Narcissus and Poinsettia? • Scientists achieved the first controlled atomic chain reaction, in Chicago on December 2, 1942. • First human heart transplant performed by Christiaan Barnard, South African surgeon on December 3, 1967. • Phi Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic society, founded at the College of William and Mary on December 5, 1776. • Columbus discovered Hispaniola on December 6, 1492. • Japanese forces attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in World War II on December 7, 1941. • John Lennon shot and killed in New York City on December 8, 1980. • The Territory of Wyoming authorized women to vote and hold office on December 10, 1869. • George Washington died at Mt. Vernon on December 14, 1799. • Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer, reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911. • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, ratified on December 15, 1791. • Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. • Orville Wright made first heavier-than-air flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. on December 17, 1903. • Amendment 13 to the U.S. Constitution, ending slavery, proclaimed on December 18, 1865. • The United States took over Louisiana on December 20, 1803. • The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 21, 1620. • U.S. Federal Reserve System established on December 23, 1913. • Some important people in history born in December: Martin Van Buren, Walt Disney, Eli Whitney, William Lloyd Garrison, Emily Dickinson, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jane Austen, Margaret Mead, Jean Baptiste Racine, Joseph Stalin, Giacomo Puccini, “Kit” Carson, Isaac Newton, Clara Barton, Louis Pasteur, Woodrow Wilson, Andrew Johnson, Rudyard Kipling and Henri Matisse. • The following were admitted as part of the Union: Illinois, Mississippi, Indiana, Alabama, Iowa and Texas.

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GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER • If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in their permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly with manure, super-phosphate or a liquid high-phosphate product. Keep flowers picked for more bloom. • Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month. • Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 1313-13; Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure. • Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather damage. May acidify again. • Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties of lilies. Mulch. • Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged. • Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of water than lack of food.

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Notably among the awards was Secondary Speech Educator of the Year, which was presented to Gay Hollis, James Taylor High School debate coach. She has had a very successful coaching career at Taylor and other schools and is a teacher looked up to by students and colleagues alike. Other teachers attending were the speech and debate coaches from Mayde Creek High School, Greg McGee; from Morton Ranch High School, Carrie Sanguinetti and from Seven Lakes High School, Charli Lennon. Rounding out the group were retired Katy teachers Norma Coston and Bo Williamson who currently own Custom Awards & Engraving in Katy. Although retired from teaching and coaching, the two remain active in their professional association and Custom Awards & Engraving donates the award plaques each year for the various categories of Educator of the Year. Both Bo and Norma are Life Members of the association and while Coston has been a member for 32 years, Williamson boasts a 48-year membership. Another winner from our area was George Tennison, speech teacher and debate coach from Olle Middle School in the Alief School District. He was honored as TSCA’s Middle School Speech Educator of the Year. Next year’s convention will be held in Corpus Christi and all speech and debate teachers are encouraged to attend and learn from the sessions provided as well as ideas of colleagues’ they meet. It’s a “once a year” opportunity to experience a “teaching growth spurt” over a short period of time.

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CELEBRATION OF LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO’S 70 TH ANNIVERSARY BRINGS COUNTRY ACT TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND Following the FFA motto “…Living to serve,” in 1943, L.D. Robinson, former Katy High School agriculture teacher, initiated the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo to serve and better prepare Katy ISD students. To celebrate the legacy of Robinson and the anniversary of the FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Casey Donahew Band will perform a concert on February 9, 2013 at 7 PM at the Leonard E. Merrell Center. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the L.D. Robinson Scholarship Fund. The L.D. Robinson Scholarship Fund was established in 1970 to honor Robinson. Multiple four-year scholarships are awarded in the amount of $500 per semester to graduating seniors in the Katy ISD FFA and Agriculture Science program who meet the requirements of the scholarship. To date, the scholarship fund has awarded almost 90 recipients. “We are so excited to feature the Casey Donahew Band to celebrate 70 years of grand achievements within the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo,” says Diana Elder, daughter of L.D. Robinson and co-advisor/director of the L.D. Robinson Scholarship Fund. “In the spirit of my father, we would like to continue to give back to the community by increasing scholarship funds for students through this benefit concert.” Casey Donahew released his fourth studio album, Double Wide Dream, in October 2011. In 2012, the Donahew organization received five nominations at the annual Texas Regional Radio Music awards and in June signed up for professional membership with the Academy of Country Music (ACM). For more information about the concert, contact Ben Rolens, general manager of facilities at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, at 281-396-2562. Go to www.merrellcenter.org to get your tickets online.

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Friday, December 7th The Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction features: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Sapphires, Theater and benefits our Fine Arts Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone! Dinner and auction are from 5:30-7:15 pm in the SLHS Commons with a full concert following at 7:30 PM in the SLHS PAC.

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Living Word Lutheran Church invites the Katy community to its presentation of “A Night of Rejoicing” on Sunday, December 9th at 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am in the church sanctuary. The cantata will feature the Living Word Choir, Bell Choir, Choristers and a chamber orchestra. “A Night of Rejoicing” features both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces. Following each service, there will be an instrument petting zoo for children to get a close-up look at the musical instruments.

Christmas Eve Worship Services Living Word Lutheran Church would like to invite the community to join them on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ. A Christmas Eve Contemporary Worship service featuring the praise band will be held at 2 pm. At 4 pm, children ages 2 years through 3rd grade (and their parents) are invited to an interactive Celebration for Children. A Festival Candlelight Worship service featuring traditional music, the choir, bell choir and a brass ensemble will be held at 7 and 10 pm. Prelude music will begin 30 minutes before the start of the Candlelight Worship service. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information, visit www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300.

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Christmas is Coming! What is Christmas withoutHandel’s Messiah? To many people, Christmas is just not Christmas without singing or hearing Handel’s Messiah. The Chancel Choir of St Peter’s United Methodist Church will present our annual ‘Messiah Sing-along’ with full orchestra in the Sanctu-

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ary on Sunday, December 9th, at 7:00 pm. The church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. We invite everyone in the community to join us, either as a singer or a listener. Scores will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; however, given the limitations of available scores, you are encouraged to bring your own music. We hope this will be a Christmas gift to our community that we can continue giving for years to come. Please mark your calendar. If you have any questions please email us at dgalasso@stpkaty.org or musicasst@stpkaty. org or contact Rae Ann Beck at 281-492-8031, ext. 329.

Katy Christian Women’s Connection Christmas Luncheon Mark your calendars, our next luncheon will be Thursday, December 13, 2012 , 11:00 am-1 pm.   The Club at Falcon Point , 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy, TX 77494  $16 inclusive per person  . Our Speaker and musical guest will be  music teacher and concert pianist , Sherry Woodruff . She will be delighting us with her Christmas Program   Mark your calendars… You don’t want to miss it!!   Please bring a Christmas ornament (under $5) and be a part of a festive ornament exchange!  For reservations call 281-232-8338 or email KatyCWC@ gmail.com  by 5 pm, Monday, September 17th.   Husbands are invited and are welcome to attend! Please go to www.facebook.com/KatyCWC to visit our Facebook page.

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The EmPowerment Center

“Just for Kids” Toy Drive The EmPowerment Center is sponsoring our Annual “Just for Kids” Toy Drive, thru December 14, 2012. Then join us for a Ho! Ho! Ho! Toy giveaway weekend beginning Saturday, December 15th at 10 am, Santa & Friends host “Snacks & Toys” and Sunday, December 16th at 9 am, it’s Santa & Friends host a Holiday Production and Toys, both days on the campus of The EmPowerment Center, 20910 Park Row Blvd, Katy, Texas 77449. Everyone is welcome. For additional information, visit us online at www. beempowered.com or call our office at 281-578-3535 to support or receive.

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Join First Christian Church of Katy for the 6th Annual “Living Nativity” on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 PM. There will be 3 live representations of the Nativity scene lasting approximately 30 minutes each. Refreshments will also be provided in the fellowship hall throughout the evening. First Christian Church is located at 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, Texas 77449. For more details, call the church office at 281-4922693 or visit our website: www.fcckaty.com

New Creation Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is scheduled! New Creation Lutheran Church will hold a worship service with music and carols for those who may be travelling over the holidays. If you would like to share some special time with your family before you get on the road or are busy on Christmas Eve, please join us at 4 pm Sunday, December 23rd for a candlelight service at the Irene Stern Community Center in Fulshear. Traditional holiday treats will follow. Come out and meet your neighbors. Pastor Dale: 832-492-5136.

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We will be holding three Christmas Eve services: 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm on December 24, 2012. Please come and join us at one of these times. Bear Creek Baptist Church is located at 5901 N. Fry Road near West Little York. For more information, call 281-859-9900.

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Gingerbread Jog The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston (PHC) is excited to announce the First Annual Gingerbread Jog event to be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012. This 5 K fun run and family 1 Mile walk/run will begin and end at the Villagio Town Center in Katy (22756 Westheimer Parkway) with a start of 8 AM. All profits from this fundraiser will benefit the PHC operations. REGISTER TODAY at thedriven.net

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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 Tuesday mornings, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include: December 4th: Animal Homes December 11th: Christmas in the Woods The cost is $5 per child (or buy a 5-session card for $20) and the child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the sanctuary through the marked gate. The program will be held in the outdoor classroom. Call 713464-4900 or go to www.houstonaudubon.org for more information.

Keep Kids Connected - Recycle your Aluminum Beverage Cans for a Good Cause! Keep Kids Connected, a local non-profit organization that gives Netbook computers to kids with cancer or other serious illnesses, collects and recycles aluminum beverage cans the second Saturday of each month at the Tradition Bank, Pin Oak branch from 9 am-12 pm. Please stop by each month to donate your cans. The proceeds from the recycling are used to purchase computers. visit www. keepkidsconnected.org for more information on the organization.

CRAFT SHOW Epiphany of the Lord Frostyfest Craft Show To help raise funds for a local charitable organization, join Frostyfest on Sat., Dec. 1st. Come and shop at our wonderful Craft Fair filled with booths with beautiful handmade items from local crafters. Bake sale, silent auctions all day and food court. Located at 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy (South of I-10 off of Highland Knolls between Fry Road and Westgreen Blvd.). Wonderful Christmas shopping!!!

S P O RT S Katy YMCA • WINTER YMCA Youth Sports Leagues: Youth NFL Flag Football (grades 1st - 7th), Basketball (PreK-7th) or Cheerleading (grades K-6th). Teen Volleyball and Basketball also offered. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org Registration deadline is December 2nd ($10 late fee after November 25th). • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: A twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. YMCA membership is NOT required. All participants will receive a free 12

week Y membership. For more information, contact Cindy Jackson at 281-392-5055, ext. 220 or via email at cindy.jackson@ymcahouston.org • Volunteers Needed for Community Event: High School students: Do you need service hours for school? The YMCA’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dash is the perfect opportunity to earn those hours. Approximate hours 6:30 – 10:30 AM. Visit www.ymcaturkeydash.org and click the Volunteer Ops tab to register.

West Houston Girls Softball Association Registration West Houston Girls Softball Association invites you to come join the fun! Registration is now OPEN for our Spring 2013 season. Make some new friends and enjoy the outdoors in a fun and exciting way. No experience necessary! Girls, ages 5-17, are eligible to play! Every girl makes a team and every girl plays. Registration can be completed online, in-person or by mail (visit our website for forms and dates): www.eteamz.com/ whgsa. If you have questions, please feel free to email Kim Jowers at westhoustongsa@yahoo.com

Bear Creek United Methodist Church Celebrates our 11th season of UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading Registration has begun and ends December 8, 2012. Evaluations are December 1, 2012 from 2 PM to 6 PM and December 8, 2012 from 9 AM to 12 noon. Practices begin January 2, 2013 with the first game on January 19, 2013. Last game will be March 9, 2013 and Awards Night is March 10, 2012. Costs are Basketball $75 and Cheerleading $80. For more information, visit bearcreekumc.org or call Larry Tyree at 281-463-2330 ext.119 or larryt@bearcreekumc.org (email).

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i9 Sports Registration is open for fall Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and TBall/Baseball leagues in Katy! i9 Sports is the #1 provider of youth sports leagues, camps and instructional clinics in the country for kids ages 3-14. We focus on fun, skills and sportsmanship with a commitment to safety. For more information, please visit www.i9sports. com or call 281-398-PLAY (7529).

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Katy Valkyries HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE The Katy Valkyries is a varsity team competing in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League and accepts players from all KISD high schools. Lacrosse experience is not necessary to join the team - we will teach you the skills and game strategy. Please see our new website at: www.katyvalkyries.org for additional information.

Women’s Basketball League Looking for as many ladies as possible to play. Ages 16+. Contact Krystal Horn for more information at katybball@yahoo.com

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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BOY SCOUTS HOMESCHOOL 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 “Van” VanZant at 281-851-8374 or at van. vanzant@gmail.com

Homeschool Pack 393 Cub Scout Pack 393 is a homeschool pack that serves the Katy area. If you have a boy between the ages of 6 and 10 (entered first grade through fifth grade this fall) and are wanting them to join an activity that is full of fun learning experiences, this is the group for you. To learn more about both scouting programs, upcoming summertime events and 393 please e-mail Sam Randolph at sumosam@sumofam.com

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• 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/. • Katy/West Houston/Sugar Land Tourette Syndrome 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.

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• 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 - Board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-8889265 for additional info. • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) - meets at West Houston Community Center, 725 Bateswood. For times, 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 - 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. • Katy Essential Tremor Support Group - meets bimonthly on the second 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. • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch offers several support and growth recovery groups through its Merimnao ministry, open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ministry/merimnao for more information. • 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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• All Moms of Katy - come run AMOK with us! Contact membership at allmomsofkaty@gmail.com to get involved. • WORKING Moms of Katy - group to support working moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ workingmomsofkaty. • 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 The Church of Holy Apostles located at 1225 West Grand Parkway S. 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 281-4695646. • 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 281398-7353.

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. • West Houston Medical Center - offers parenting classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.

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• 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 - 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. • West Katy Netweavers - meets at Essence Cafe at Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center in Fulshear every first and third Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of attendance is $1. For questions, tajanamesic@greengrovegroup. com or visit www.meetup.com/West-Katy-Netweavers/ • Katy Bar Association - an Association of Attorneys who live or work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 12:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Contact Nick Nicholas at nnicholas@jw.com or 713-752-4443 for more info.

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son. Try out the latest gadgets in reading and gaming technology before you buy them including the Kindles, Nooks, iPads and more! • Free Internet Classes - The library provides free classes in Internet Basics each month. You can learn how to navigate your way around the World Wide Web and use successful search techniques. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. The next month’s class will be on Tuesday, December 4th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Seating for this and all computer classes is extremely limited. • Create Your Own Holiday Cards and Gift Tags - Have fun and save money by creating personalized holiday cards and gift tags? On Tuesday, December 11th at 7 PM, there will be a class teaching the basics of how to create cards using Microsoft Publisher. Then, on Tuesday, December 18th at 7 PM, there will be a class teaching the basics of how to create gift tags using Microsoft Publisher. Come to one class or both! Seating is extremely limited for these classes. Please call the Maud Marks Library at 281-492-8592 to register. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay. • Senior Moments Holiday Party - Happy Holidays! Seniors and mature adults are invited to join us for our Senior Moments Holiday Parties. On December 4th at 2 PM, we will draw ourselves some silliness with Maud Marks version of Pictionary. Then, on December 18th at 2 PM, celebrate the holidays by trying out our Wii console. Don’t know how it’s done? Don’t worry, we’ll have people here to show you how it’s done. Refreshments will be included. • Free Family Films - Bring the whole family out to our family film festival this holiday season. Every day for the week school is out, we will be showing a different mystery film complete with popcorn. Come on December 26th, 27th, 28th and 31st at 2 PM. Join us as we watch classic full length cartoons by your favorite animators. Unfortunately, we cannot print the titles here, but call the library or stop by for a complete list. • Book Sale - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their book sale on Saturday, December 1st at 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. No items are over $1. Also, join us on Friday, November 30th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for our Member-Only book sale preview. Not a member yet? No problem, just ask a librarian how you can join today! CHILDREN • Storytime - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at 11:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. • INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Thursday morning at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. • TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held on Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM and Wednesdays, at 10:15 AM. This program is designed with “little wrigglers” in mind. Together the children and their caregivers participate in songs, games, fingerplays and hear some good stories. Tickets are required for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. • Afternoon Art- Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! Come to the library and let imaginations soar. On Wednesday, December 12th at 4:30 PM, the library will host Afternoon Art for ages 6-11. These art programs normally last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided.

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Free Pool Table, used condition. Email mdent1024@gmail.com to pick up. Tejas Smoker #1628: Great condition, garage kept, wood storage rack, stainless steel front shelf, $525. 713-823-2983, after 5 PM. Le Cache Wine Cabinet model 5200 Provincial Cherry. Capacity of 620 bottles. Sell for $2,700. Contact 713-705-0184. Bakers Rack - great condition, 4 drawers, six bottle wine rack. $125 OBO. Call after 6:00, 281-213-3999. Christmas ornaments, many themed, mostly Hallmark - will show by appointment. Scrapbook papers and stickers. 281-703-0926. Mary Engelbreit Collectibles: dishes, books, pictures, etc. 281-347-4428. Custom white, faux wood blinds for sale. 3 - 40Wx70L, 1 sink window 34Wx40L. $40 each or best offer. Call 281-463-1175. Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, lat-pull pully system & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled. 281-881-6405. Sofa good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com.

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HELP WANTED - CARE Live in caregiver for elderly, ambulatory female. Must be mature female, nonsmoker with valid drivers license, transportation and good driving record. Duties include companionship, personal care, light cleaning and cooking. Must be able to live in Monday through Saturday. Please have references. 281-550-7577. Quadriplegic lady needs caregiver, will require lifting, will be trained, evenings and some weekends. 713-466-7890. Caregiver: Evenings, nights, weekends. Assist residents with their activities of daily living and personal care. Excellent communication, nurturing heart and interpersonal skills required. Resumes to anewkirk@tuscanylivingvillas.com or 281-395-3496, Ref: CGKMTLKP.

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Sales persons wanted to sell replacement windows and window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. Insurance CSR wanted PT/FT. Outgoing, people person, detail oriented need only apply. Prefer those that already have license, but will train/license the right person. Email Resume: gregwhite@allstate.com. Would you be pleased to earn $1,000 commission on a $1,295 sale and sell a product with a $15,000 value. Work from home. Be your own boss. Huge Demand. F/T & P/T. Not MLM. Contact Cynthia at 866-919-4439.

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Now hiring security officers, part time/full time. No experience necessary. Retirees welcome. All shifts available. Accepting applications Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 11 AM. Located at 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston, Texas 77079. Phone: 281-759-1010.

Earn $50 to $75 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. Must be 18 years or older. Contact Amber, amberfolk@att.net or 713505-4250. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number.

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, 17121 West Rd. Suite 200 Houston TX 77095.

Enjoy Golf and the outdoors? Hole in One Challenge, a national par 3 company, is seeking sales representatives to promote a par 3 contest on local golf courses. A portion of all sales will help support programs offered to young people through The First Tee. Work a 5 hour shift - approximately 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weekends with occasional weekdays). $10 per hour plus commission after reaching minimum sales goal. Daily pay. Positions are available immediately. Must be able to pass drug test. Please contact Larry Wilkerson 281-345-1517. Visit www.holeinonechallenge.com Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc. (MRE, Inc.) is always in search of highly motivated Real Estate Agents who’s core values that are aligned with that of the Broker’s. You are not expected to have the exact know-how when you start. But open minded and willing to learn from a TREC-MCE Instructor with over 28 years experience on leasing and working with property management with single family homes & condos. MRE, Inc. will guide you on the proper forms to use. Broker will provide a one-on-one support to any Real Estate Agent willing and wanting to learn more. MRE, Inc. will assist you to better serve your clients/customers/investors with sales, leases and property management. MRE, Inc. has been recognized and involved with Katy ISD, Community Education for more than 23 years at Taylor High School in Katy. MRE, Inc. offers incentive packages along with additional Real Estate knowledge. For more information and to get started on your new career today; please contact the Broker, “Tisha” Matticks, at mre@mantarayenterprises.com .

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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.

Classified Ads The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394. Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.

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