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PAIDKATY, TX.
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November 2011
Be Thankful,Happy Thanksgiving!
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November is epilepsy AwAreNess moNth
Many people are surprised to find out that Epilepsy is as com-mon as breast cancer and takes as many lives each year. It is a terrifying and potentially fatal disease that carries tremen-dous stigma. Epilepsy affects approximately 150,000 people throughout the greater Houston, Dallas and Ft. Worth areas.
• Epilepsy and Seizures affect almost 3 MILLION Americans of all ages - more than Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease combined!• 200,000 new cases of Epilepsy are diagnosed every year.• 10% of Americans will experience a seizure at least once in their lives.• Each year in the U.S. 45,000 children under the age of 15 develop Epilepsy.• A patient’s first seizure will occur without warning.• EPILEPSY IS NOT CONTAGIOUS.• Medications do not cure epilepsy, but they may help control or prevent seizures. Medications help between 50-70% of patients.• In Texas, if you are diagnosed with Epilepsy, your doctor must certify that you are seizure free for a period of 6 months before you can drive again.• The color for Epilepsy Awareness is Purple.• THERE IS NO CURE FOR EPILEPSY… YET! You can learn more and help find a cure at www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
November GArDeNiNG tipslAwN/GArDeN CAre
Finally we have cooler weather upon us to enjoy the cool evenings and mornings we have missed all summer long, and we are a little less dry than we were 2-3 months ago. However, the effects of this year’s drought are still upon us. Insect and fungus damage should still be part of your main considerations as we are moving out of the intense heat and into cooler times.
• Insect Control - chinch bugs can still be working to destroy our lawns if we haven’t fully eliminated their presence. Continue to monitor and treat any areas you may suspect chinch bugs may be present. Ortho “Max” or Spectricide “Triazicide” are both good liquid products to utilize.• Fungus Control - November is when Brownpatch fungus will really start to take its toll if we fail to treat our lawns properly and scale back on the amount of water applied. Remember, when evening temperatures fall below 60 degrees, this problematic fungus will likely re-appear where you have had it before. The best strategy for limiting and controlling Brownpatch;• Change your watering schedule by eliminating any evening watering sessions. Leaving the lawn wet in the evening is an open invitation for Brownpatch to appear.• Alter your fertilizer in use to limit the amount of nitrogen to only a “slow-release” combination.• For treatment, Fertilome liquid systemic, Daconil or a double dose or Ter-rachlor should help stop any apparent signs from growing or increasing.• Don’t wait until the famous “rings of death” appear - treat before you see the telltale signs and avoid the breakout altogether. It is much easier to prevent Brownpatch than it is to control/eliminate it.• Trees - Do not forget to continue to deep water trees at least as long as overnight temperatures stay above 70 degrees. Magnolias (if you still have one) were especially battered this summer and need to be nursed during the fall season also - just because it is cooler doesn’t mean they do not require attention.• Fall is for Planting - with the cooler months and the chance for new trees and shrubs to become better established before warmer weather is back, now is the time to consider planting new trees or ornamentals. Many of us may have the need to replace anything that may have been lost during the summer drought or just may wish to add to the beauty of our yards.
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• Be sure you enrich the soil with appropriate tree/shrub soil. Be sure you do not use in-ground developed soils for containerized ornamentals. Introducing excessive amounts of fresh hardwood mulch or manure-based material can burn root systems and kill the plant before it can get established.• If you moved any seasonal Poinsettias outdoors last winter with the hopes of being able to enjoy them again this holiday season now is the time to move the plants into a container and move in-doors, providing at least 14 hours of ABSOLUTE DARKNESS daily for at least 6-8 weeks. You will still need to provide 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, but without the darkness treatment the plant will not develop blooms.
BOY SCOUTSboy sCout troop 61
Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on experience of what Scouting has to offer and have the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the things the troop has done during meetings and activities. Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/shotgun shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, community service, citizenship, swimming, leadership, white-water rafting and much more. Troop 61 camps each month and has a group that goes to High Adventure Camp and to Merit Badge Camps each summer. Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednes-day in the Activity Room at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a local Boy Scout Troop. Cell: 713-409-1934, [email protected].
homesChool Cub sCout pACK 164Attention home school families!!! Homeschool Pack 164 is a Christian Homeschool Cub Scout Pack chartered by West Houston Home Educa-tors (www.whhe.org) that serves the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Our Pack promotes God, Country and service! We are a part of the Sam Houston Area Council (www.shac.org) and Texas Skies District (www.texasskiesdistrict.org). If you have a boy entering 1st grade (age 6) through 5th grade (age 10), we invite you to please come join in the fun! Visit our website www.homeschoolpack.com for more information about our Pack registration and meeting times.
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CY-FAIR IMPORTANT DATESNov. 21st – 25th – Student Holiday (21st & 22nd – Inclement Weather Day if needed)Dec. 21st – Student Holiday (Inclement Weather Day if needed)Dec. 22nd – Jan 3rd – Student Holidays
CY-FAIR ISD vOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AvAILABLE
The Cy-Fair ISD volunteer theme for this year is “Teamwork is Key” in recognition of the combined effort that it takes to ensure student success. Our school district fully understands and appreciates that it takes district administration, teachers, school staff, parents, community partners and volunteers each doing their part to give our children every possible opportunity to reach their full potential.
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We have many volunteer opportunities available at a school near you. Individuals are needed to perform a full range of activities and we have training available for specific tasks such as vision and hearing screening, tutoring, mentoring, Junior Achievement and other instructional presentations.
If you have some free time and would like to learn more about be-coming a Global Volunteer, please contact Kim Nash at [email protected] or call the CFISD Partners in Education Office at 281-894-3950. And remember: “TEAMWORK IS KEY”
CFISD RECEIvES STATE COMPTROLLER 2011 TExAS HONORS CIRCLE AwARD
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is one of only 46 recipients, among 1,237 public school districts and charter schools statewide, to receive a five-star rating for academic and financial performance from Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller.
The Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) assigned every school district in the state a rating from one to five stars, indicating success in combining cost-effective spending with achievement of measurable student academic progress. A five-star rating reflects the strongest relative academic progress combined with the lowest relative spending. CFISD was one of 23 five-star districts to retain its designation for the second consecutive year. The Comptroller’s office ranked CFISD in the 91st percentile of composite progress, which, combined with a spending index of “Very Low,” amounted to the five-star rating.
Recently, the Texas Education Agency released data that ranked CFISD’s administrative cost ratio as the lowest among Houston-area school districts. Administrative costs in the area range from the high-est cost ratio (9.12 percent) in North Forest ISD to the lowest (3.67 percent) in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Ratios are calculated comparing administrative to instructional-related costs. More comparative in-formation is located on the district website.
In addition to the district’s recognition for operational efficiency and effectiveness, 33 CFISD schools also received the Texas Comptroller’s 2011 Texas Honors Circle Award for strong academic performance while spending relatively little compared to their peers statewide. Only 313 school campuses statewide received this distinction for high rankings received in the 2011 Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST), meaning CFISD accounted for 10.5 percent of all Honors Circle campuses in the state.
Elementary campuses receiving the award achieved a five-star FAST rating, while middle and high school campuses tapped for the honor achieved at least a 4.5-star FAST rating. The following CFISD schools were recognized in the Texas Honors Circle:
Cypress Woods High School, Andre’ Elementary School, Ault El-ementary School, Copeland Elementary School, Farney Elementary School, Hairgrove Elementary School, Keith Elementary School, Lam-kin Elementary School, Lee Elementary School, Lieder Elementary School, Lowery Elementary School, McFee Elementary School, Owens Elementary School, Postma Elementary School, A. Robison Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School, Tipps Elementary School, Walker Elementary School and Warner Elementary School.
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TUESDAY, NOvEMBER 15, 2011Join us for a delicious Drive-Thru Dinner by Texas Roadhouse from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Texas Roadhouse will provide 1/2 slab of ribs or an 8 oz. BBQ chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans plus those wonderful rolls for only $11. Each family will also receive cinnamon butter for your rolls, a bag of peanuts and a coupon for a free “Baby Blossom” or Fried Pickles appetizer (a $3.99 value).
But wait... it gets BETTER!!Texas Roadhouse will be in the Cy-Lakes parking lot grilling this dinner for you and your family. Beginning at 4:30 PM, drive thru the back parking lot. Your Texas Roadhouse order will be brought directly to your car. It’s that simple! So place your order today!!!
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In addition, Cy-Lakes Band is also offering Texas Roadhouse Rolls, Cinnamon But-ter and Gift Cards for sale. Get a dozen delicious homemade rolls for $4, a tub of Cinnamon Butter for $2 and as many gift cards as you want for $10 each. Serve these wonderful rolls at Thanksgiving and Texas Roadhouse gift cards make terrific Christmas gifts! The pick up dates for the rolls, butter and gift cards are November 21st, 22nd & 23rd, at TEXAS ROADHOUSE on Hwy 6 @ 290 from 10 AM – 5:30 PM.
Email or call for an order form and more information: Celeste Heath, 281-855-3608, [email protected]. (18310 Forest Town, Houston, TX 77084). Thanks for sup-porting Cy-Lakes Spartan Band!
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At KAty mills mAll!!!!!Nov. 25th, 26th & 27th and Dec. 3rd & 4th
After a long day of shopping at the mall, let the talented members of the Cypress Lakes High School Color Guard festively wrap and label your purchases, at NO charge! Just bring your gifts to our gift-wrapping table near the food court from 1 – 5 PM, and we’ll transform them into Christmas magic while you wait. Any questions or just need more info, please call Sylvia Con-treras at 832-894-9683. Thanks for supporting Cy-Lakes Color Guard!
9191 bArKer Cypress rD.DoN’t miss the holiDays oN the
lake free family eveNtGet in the holiday spirit with the free Holidays on the Lake event set monday, Nov. 28th at the Lone Star College-CyFair amphitheatre. Bring the family to celebrate from 4:30 PM to 7 PM with a variety of free deserts, photos with Santa and friends, games, activities, live entertainment and
more. For information, call 281-290-3270 or go to LoneStar.edu/student-activities-cyfair.
l.i.f.e. lessoNs CoNtiNue through DeCemberThe Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Library (Room 131.) Pro-grams in November include: “Beads, Glorious Beads” Nov. 2nd, “Flambé et Brûlé” Nov. 9th, “Audio Books at the Library” Nov. 16th and “Vegetable Soup, Russian Style” Nov. 30th. Programs in December are: “The Courageous of Pearl Harbor” Dec. 7th and “Shrinky Dinks with Tracy and Rose” Dec. 14th. Programs will resume Jan. 11, 2012. Call the library at 281-290-3214 for L.I.F.E. program information. look What’s iN the CeNter for the artsOn stage in November is a Symphonic Band concert “MusicMatters” Nov. 3rd and an opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Nov. 17th through Nov. 19th. In December are a choral concert featuring the LSC-CyFair Symphonic Band “Carmina Burana” Dec. 2nd and Jazz Ensemble concert “JazzExpress” Dec. 7th. For tickets and event information, go to LoneStar.edu/boxoffice. In the Bosque Gallery will be the Student Art Show Dec. 1st through Dec. 8th with a reception and awards ceremony set from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Dec. 1st. For gal-lery information, go to LoneStar.edu/bosquegallery. CommuNity PartNers Day, t.i.P. aND Job CoNNeCtioN Days CoNtiNueLone Star College-CyFair hosts several community mid-day events each month in the College Center. On Community Partners Day, from 11 AM - 1 PM, visit with community partners to see what goods and services they have to offer. The next Community Partners Day is Nov. 15th. Watch for Transfer Information Program (T.I.P.) Days when, from 10 AM - 1 PM, representatives from four-year universities are on campus to provide transfer information. The next T.I.P. day is Nov. 8th. At Job Connection Days (mini-job fairs), from 11 AM - 1 PM, bring copies of your resume, wear business attire and meet with area employers recruiting for immediate openings. The next mini-job fair day is Nov. 8th. Check the events calendar at LoneStar.edu for future dates. register NoW for miNi-mester aND sPriNg semester ClassesCatch up or get ahead this holiday season! Take a mini-mester course in December or register early for spring. Registration begins Nov. 9th. Mini-mester classes begin Dec. 19th. Spring semester weekday classes begin Jan. 17, 2012. For information, call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 or go online to LoneStar.edu.
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KAtheriNe tyrA (beAr CreeK) publiC librAry16719 Clay roaD, houstoN, tX 77084, 281-550-0885
Our hours are: monday - 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM, tuesday/thursday - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday -10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, friday - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, saturday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, sunday - Closed. holiday Closings (thanksgiving) - Wed., Nov. 23rd branches close at 6 Pm, closed thurs., Nov. 24th through sun., Nov. 27th.
loNe stAr ColleGe - CyfAir librAry monday through thursday, 7 AM - 10 PM; friday, 8 AM - 6 PM; saturday, 8 AM - 6 PM; sunday, 1 PM - 6 PM. holiDay hours: Wednesday, November 23rd, 7-4:30 Pm; thursday - sunday, November 24th-27th, closed for thanksgiving holiday.
beAr CreeK CommuNity CeNter3055 bear Creek Drive• 281-859-1566
WWW.PCt3.hCtX.NetPlease call for more information or to register for any of these classes ASAP. All classes are FREE OF CHARGE and are suited for adults, unless otherwise noted and are open to the public.
ONGOINGseNior Day - every Wed. at BCCC, join seniors for a day of fun and games. Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle and 42 are played starting at 9:00 AM. We also have afternoon bridge at 12:00 PM.WalkerCise - BCCC offers walkercise every day at 8:00 AM. This is an indoor class that’s equivalent to a two-mile walk. Classes are free. stretCh aND toNe - Stretch and Tone is designed to improve flexibility, strength and endurance. You will see better body compo-sition, improved strength and range of motion. This class is geared for all fitness levels. Bring a mat or towel and join us tues. and thurs. from 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM. Classes are free. aerobiCs - Aerobics combines muscle toning exercise and low-impact mid-intensity aerobics. Benefits include increased metabolic rate, which promotes efficient fat loss and improved body composi-tion. Classes are free. Call BCCC for more information.NeeDleWork grouP - The ladies of the BCCC Needlework Group are looking for new members. If you enjoy embroidery, cross-stitch or creative sewing, please join us tues. mornings at 10:00 AM. fuN time art grouP - every thursday morning from 9:00 AM to noon, would like to extend an invitation to adults to visit and join this no fee art group. Painting is in all mediums of your choice and help is available from all members. Come have fun together! Call for more information.bear Creek geNealogiCal soCiety & library iNC. - Wel-comes all genealogical researchers, novice to expert, to join us. Meetings: second thursday of each month, september through may from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Casual attire and pre-meeting lunch at the Omni Hotel. Genealogical research trips, speakers, workshops, special events and genealogy Library. More info: Gary at 281-398-0333, email: [email protected] or Alan at 281-579-0480, email [email protected] freNCh - BCCC offers anyone who has the basic knowledge of the French Language the opportunity to meet with others in a Conversational French class held every Wednes-day at 11:00 AM.
CLASSESbegiNNers tai Chi - BCCC is offering a beginners Tai Chi Class mondays and fri-days which will start on monday, January 9, 2012. No new participants will be able to attend after the third week is in progress. You must be able to attend both classes each week. The class is not limited at this time, although you must pre-register in order to participate. Registration for this class will begin December 1, 2011. If you are interested go to BCCC to sign up or for more information
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westCreeK GArAGe sAle
November 12th
Westcreek in Copperfield will have its community wide garage sale November 12th, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The rainy day back up date will be the following saturday, November 19th. Come and check out all the great bargains!!
SPORTS
bear Creek uNiteD methoDist ChurChCelebrAtes our
10th ANNuAl upwArD bAsKetbAll leAGueWe are excited to announce registration for our 2011-2012 Upward basketball and cheerleading seasonRegistration ends November 25, 2011Evaluations are December 3, 2011 and December 10, 2011Practices Begin January 2, 2012First game January 28, 2012Last game march 24, 2012Awards Night march 25, 2012Basketball $75 and Cheerleading $80For more information visit www.hnwcc.org or call Larry Tyree at 281-463-2330, ext.119
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upwArD bAsKetbAll AND CheerleADiNGBear Creek Baptist Church is offering Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-8th Grade. Cost is $75. They will have one hour
of practices a week and on saturdays they will have a game for an hour. Every practice and game takes place on our Campus. It is a great place where they will learn new skills for the game and cheer. Our first evaluation will be saturday, November 5th, from 10:30 AM -1:30 PM in our gym on the Sonic side of our Church. The following week, we will have more evaluations, mon., tues and thurs., Nov. 7th, 8th and 10th between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Each child is needed to attend during one of these times. We will kick off the season with a Clinic on sat., Dec. 3rd and practices will begin the next week starting Dec. 5th. You can register on line at www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports and click on Upward Sports. For more information, contact Linda Newhouse at [email protected] or Scott Denton at [email protected]. Bear Creek Baptist Church at 5901 N. Fry Rd. Katy, Tx 77449 - 281-859-9900.
exCitiNG ChANGes AheAD for CfsA bAsKetbAll wiNter 2011 seAsoN
Cy-Fair Sports Association will unveil new enhancements to the Basketball Program for the Winter 2011 season. Similar to the CFSA Baseball program, coaches will now be allowed to form “friendship” teams and play against other friendship teams. The “select” level of play will be expanded to achieve more competitive balance and will include a mid-season tournament with players outside the CFSA program. The traditional “classic” division will remain in place with teams selected based upon where players live and go to school. These changes will create a basketball experience that meets the diverse needs of the Cy-Fair community while continuing to attract new participants into the program. Online registration began Oc-tober 15th with a pre-season skills clinic scheduled for saturday, December 3rd. For more information, please visit the league website at www.cy-fairsports.com.
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holy CoveNANt umC soCCerWhat: Upward SoccerWhere: Holy Covenant UMC22111 Morton Road, Katy TX 77449When: Evaluations are on January 14th and 21st at 9:00 AM.Who: Children ages 4 thru 5th gradeFee: $75, which includes a uniformCheck out www.holycov.org for more information or call 281-579-1200.
AtteNtioN lADy Golfers Please join us for a different golf outing every Wednesday morn-ing. We are a small, fun group playing mostly around the west Houston area. Please contact [email protected] or call Nancy at 281-550-2043.
Cy-fAir sports AssoCiAtioNCy-Fair Sports Association is having baseball, football, cheerlead-ing, drill team and wrestling sign ups right now. Check out the website for more information www.cy-fairsports.org.
westsiDe Golf leAGueWestside 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 [email protected] or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 [email protected].
meN’s Drop-iN roller hoCKeyBear Creek Roller Rink is the new home of Men’s Hockey. If you are new to hockey or have played for years, we would love to have you join us. All ages and abilities are welcome. We play every sunday from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Come on out and give hockey a try!!! For more information, please call David Bradford at 281-855-2615.
fAll CrAft shows 2011• West CamPus of seCoND baPtist ChurCh CelebratioNs Christmas market - Full three days on Nov. 3rd, 4th and 5th. Hand crafted pieces, Christmas collectables and one-of-a-kind gifts. With more than 100 vendors, on-going entertainment and vendors to purchase lunch from. Located between Fry and Greenhouse Roads. You may enter the campus from either Kingsland Drive or the feeder road of the Katy Freeway. Register for door prizes. For more info., please check our website at www.second.org or call 713-365-3081.• Wee WuNs 11th aNNual holiDay market - saturday, No-vember 5th, from 9 AM - 3 PM, at Cypress United Methodist Church in Cypress, TX. Handmade crafts and unique designs from over 50 vendors! Enjoy homemade treats from our bake shoppe with hot cocoa or coffee! Proceeds from this event directly benefit Wee Wuns Weekday Ministries and support such causes as teacher education, the purchase of school supplies and more. For questions or to register as a vendor, please contact Lindsay Coker at [email protected] or 281-961-2546. • DeerfielD’s 33rd aNNual Christmas bazaar aND market - fri., Nov. 4th, Noon to 8 PM and sat., Nov. 5th, 9 AM to 8 PM. At Deerfield Village at our Recreation Center, 4045 Deerfield Village Dr., Houston, TX 77084 off Clay Road.• PiNk holiDay shoPPiNg market - Presented by the Cypress Alumnae Chapter - Zeta Tau Alpha “Shop For The Cause” with your favorite Vendors! November 5, 2011, 9 AM - 4 PM. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge Road, Cypress, TX. GREAT VENDORS! RAFFLE! HOURLY DOOR PRIZES! A percentage of all Vendor Sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness, Education & Research. While shopping, take a break and eat lunch at PO’s Burgers! For every burger purchased, you will get one free entry into the Raffle Drawing!• NorWegiaN Christmas bazaar - friday, Nov. 11th (11 AM - 5 PM), saturday, Nov. 12th (10 AM - 4 PM); sunday, Nov. 13th (12 PM - 4 PM). Norwegian Seamen’s Church, 4309 Young Street, Pasadena. Unique holiday gifts such as handmade embroideries, Scandinavian crafts, trolls, Nisser, Swedish linens, Norwegian jewelry and dolls. Great Raffle prizes, including 2 round trip tickets on SAS to Norway!! Silent Auction. Demonstrations in Norwegian wood-carving and folk dancing. Visit our bakery selling Norwegian specialty cook-ies and breads. Wide selection of Scandinavian foods for sale. Take time for lunch in our cafeteria serving “open-faced” sandwiches and cream cakes. For more info., call 281-998-8366.
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• holy CoveNaNt uNiteD methoDist ChurCh 22nd aN-Nual heartWarmiNg Craft shoW - sat. Nov. 12th, 9 AM-4 PM, 22111 Morton Road, Katy. Over 68 artisans featuring a variety of handmade items, Sandwich Shoppe and Tea Room with home-made baked items, Silent Auction Baskets. Proceeds support local missions. Free Admission. For more info., call 281-579-1200 or www.holycov.org.• 16th aNNual laNgham Creek market aND Craft shoW - November 12, 2011 through November 13, 2011 (sat. 9 AM-5 PM & sun. 10 AM-4 PM). Join us at the Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center located at 11206 Telge Rd. just off Hwy. 290. Indoor facil-ity with over 150 vendors selling a wide variety of products. Also concessions, games, free parking and clean restrooms! Fun for the whole family! All proceeds benefit Langham Creek FFA students. For questions or vendor applications regarding available booths, please email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook (search for “16th Annual Langham Creek Market and Craft Show”).• NeWComers aND Neighbors of greater houstoN holiDay bazaar - Wed., Nov. 16th at the Lakeside Country Club, 100 Wilcrest off I-10. The Bazaar will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Reserve your place and join us for a buffet lunch for $25 or just come and Shop for $5 at the door. Vendors, Raffle and Door prizes galore! Reservations and checks must be in by Wed., Nov. 9th sent to: Jeanne Fahrenholt, 11805 Meadowglen Lane #1179, Houston, TX 77082, 281-556-0749. • home for the holiDays Christmas gift market - Katy Merrell Center - Over 175 Booths! - November 18-20, 2011, friday 5-9 PM • saturday 10 AM-6 PM • sunday 11 AM-4 PM.• first CoNgregatioNal ChurCh’s 17th aNNual Pilgrim festival - We are currently taking applications for craft vendors of handmade by vendor only crafts. This is our 17th year for our unique festival. The date is sat., Nov. 19th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No admission fee; crafts, games and food. We have inside and outside space available. If interested in an application or for more info., contact Sue Earl at [email protected]. We are located in the Hunters Creek Village at 10840 Beinhorn Rd. (I-10, exit Bingle/Voss).• laDies Night out - the shoPPes’ at brookWooD, 1752 fm 1489, brookshire, tX 77423, tuesday, November 29th, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Please join us for a Special Night of Christmas Shop-ping appetizers, food tastings, door prizes and more!! Revenues will help Brookwood operate independently of government subsidies and to help give innovative, educational and vocational opportunities for close to 200 adults with disabilities.
• ePiPhaNy of the lorD frostyfest Craft shoW - To help raise funds for a local charitable organization, join Frostyfest on sat., Dec. 3rd as a craft vendor. Call 281-578-0707 for more info. 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.).
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mAKe plANs to visit the CorNerstoNe umC live NAtivity
The Cornerstone United Methodist Church (CUMC) will be hosting a Live Nativity on saturday, December 3rd from 6-8 PM, as we transform the front area of the church into scenes that will depict the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. There will be shepherds with their sheep, the Three Wise Men and a camel, Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus in a manger and an angel portraying this holy event. You will be able to visually embrace this event as you drive through, read scriptures and listen to music that tell of the wondrous night.
In the past, we have had several hundred cars that drive through to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ. We are located at 18081 West Road at Barker Cypress, behind the CVS. For directions or more information, please call the church at 281-859-4141 or go to our website at www.cornerstoneumc.org.
first ChristiAN ChurCh of KAty 5th ANNuAl “liviNG NAtivity”
Join us on saturday, December 10, 2011, from 6:30-8:00 PM. There will be three (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 Chris-tian Church is located at 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, Texas 77449. For more details, call the church office at 281-492-2693 or visit our website: www.fcckaty.com.
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whAt is ChristmAs without hANDel’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 in Katy will host the fifth annual “Messiah Sing Along,” with full orchestra, again this year. The event will be held in the Sanctuary of the church (located at the corner of Shillington & Kingsland) sunday, December 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM. For informa-tion, call 281-492-8031 or go to www.stpeterskaty.org.
Please join us as either a singer or a listener. Loaner 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. There will also be scores for sale.
operAtioN ChristmAs ChilDOperation Christmas Child is a ministry project devoted to reaching underprivileged children all over the world with the true meaning of Christmas. The project accomplishes this goal by collecting simple gifts complied into shoeboxes from people all over the U.S.A. These gifts consist of hygiene items, small toys, candy, school supplies, etc. The items are packed into shoeboxes along with the story of the Nativity, printed in their native language. The gift is so simple but the impact is huge.
Last year, Epiphany Lutheran Church participated in the project and the response was amazing. The church collected over 80 full boxes to ship overseas from the congregation alone. “We felt such a strong connec-tion to this cause. It was truly moving,” remarks one Epiphany member.
This year, Epiphany has decided to take advantage of its new, more vis-ible location on West Rd. and Jackrabbit, to become a collection center for OCC. This means that during collection week, anyone who wishes to participate in OCC can drop of his or her donations to Epiphany Lutheran Church. The church will transport the collected items to the nearest distribution center. Collection week is November 14th - 21st.
For more information on Operation Christmas Child and directions to the nearest drop off location, go to www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/index.
CHURCH INFORMATION
st. Cuthbert episCopAl ChurCh - Coffee house
On friday, November 11th from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, St. Cuth-bert Episcopal Church will host their 2nd Coffee House. Come and hear Brothers and Sisters of Soul; the Semalee Bilbrey Band and the Cuthbert Coffee Houserockers. Admission is $3 with proceeds going towards St. Cuthbert’s ministries. Coffee, sodas and snacks with be available for a nominal charge. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road in Houston (77095). For more information, call 281-463-7330 or visit our website at www.stcuthbert.org.
CoveNANt lutherAN ChurCh holiDAy KiDs NiGht out
Need time for Christmas shopping, want a date night or just need a break? Covenant Lutheran Church (3785 Barker Cypress Rd.) is offering another Kids Night Out on saturday, November 26th from 3:00 - 9:00 PM for children ages of 3 through 10 (must be potty trained). Kids will enjoy dinner, games, crafts, movies and music while Mom and Dad have an evening out! Children will be super-vised by trained high school students and adults. Cost is $25 for the first child, $15 for the second child, $10 for each additional child in the same family. Space is limited! See www.covenantlutheran.org (What’s Happening) for registration forms or call the church office (281-578-8799) for more information.
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seeKiNG items for A spANish ChurCh“Primera Iglesia Apostolica” is a Christian church that is growing and it is looking for the following items: new or used chairs, tables, good size organizers, items for the children’s ministry (children bibles, notebooks, crayons, etc). If you have these items and would like to donate for a good cause. You can call at 281-861-6708 or email [email protected].
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elDerly persoNsDid you know that on the second friday of each month Bear Creek United Methodist Church provides a caring, Christian atmosphere for your loved one? The program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. This gathering provides free time for caregivers and includes crafts, chair exercises, word games, entertainment, lunch and more. Caregivers are also welcome to stay and join the fun. For more information or to register, please call the church office at 281-463-2330. Bear Creek United Methodist Church is located at 16000 Rippling Water Drive, near North Highway 6 and Kieth Harrow.
CommuNity iNterest grouPs
PolitiCal iNterest grouPs:• CY-FAIR REPUBLICAN WOMEN, 2nd tuesdays, Meetings times vary, 281-550-9415, website at www.cfrw.net.• CY-FAIR AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB, 1st thursdays, 6:30 - 9 PM, Bear Creek Community Center, www.cyfairdems.org.
lioNs Clubs:• HOUSTON CY-FAIR LIONS CLUB, 2nd and 4th tuesdays, 7:00 PM, at the Lions Den inside Bane Park, at West Little York near Gessner. We have a catered meal each meeting. Bud Casey, 281-469-5555 or Sandra Martin 281-550-2798.
kiWaNis/rotary Clubs:• BEAR CREEK/COPPERFIELD ROTARY CLUB, Thursdays, 12 Noon, Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant at 7540 Highway 6 North. Paula Allen - 281-855-9664.• BEAR CREEK-COPPERFIELD ROTARY FLAG PROJECT - Please call Darlene at 281-463-4296 for info. On having flags set up, take down and store flags for the major flag holidays.• ROTARY CLUB OF WEST HOUSTON, tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 713-937-4835.• CY-FAIR ROTARY CLUB - meets each monday, at 12:00 noon, at Carl’s Bar-B-Que located at 21920 Highway 290 West, in Cypress, Texas. For further information, contact Justin Lindstrom at 281-493-1141.• CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB, Hearthstone Country Club, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (cost of lunch is $10). John Carroll, 281-463-0373; George Crowl, 832-467-1998 or Peggy Presnell, 281-304-7127 for more info and meeting dates.
busiNess/NetWorkiNg:• WEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFES-SIONALS, fourth tuesday of each month at the Hilton Garden Inn (south side of I-10 at Dairy Ashford), 12245 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079. (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP [email protected]).• BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP, tuesdays, 7:00 AM, Holiday Inn, Hwy. 6 and I-10. 713-515-2998.• WEST NORTHWEST SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK, tuesdays, 7:00 AM, Sterling Bank, 6985 Highway 6 North. Leslie Lawson 281-345-1825 or visit www.dgurka.com for more info.• CY-FAIR EXPRESS NETWORK - held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, the fourth thursdays of the month, at Houston National Golf Club. For cost and res-ervation info., contact Anya Lucas at [email protected]. For info., on CYFEN, go to www.cyfen.org or send inquiries to [email protected].
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teeNAGe Job seeKers(Revised 8/11)
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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to [email protected]. Must have parent(s) permission.
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CyPress fallsAlexandra Hollister - B, H, PP, SS 16 713-677-3793Cursti Stille - B, PP, T (Math) 14 713-385-8943
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tips for “blACK friDAy” Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is known as the busi-est shopping day of the year. The name comes from an accounting term - red ink means a negative profit margin; black ink means a positive profit. Check out these tips on maximizing Black Friday: 1. Check out the ads: Your local Thanksgiving Day newspaper will be packed with ads, coupons, and circulars. This will be your number one source to local Black Friday savings and it will also help you organize your day to maximize savings.
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2. Do your research before friday: If you are hoping to scoop up a deal on Friday on a big-ticket item, get your research out of the way asap. Being knowledgeable about the products you want to buy will help you avoid being sucker-punched with loud advertising for poor products. 3. Compare Prices: Utilize price-comparison Internet shopping sites to assist you in comparing product prices. Compare the “options” included with the product. Some retailers will low-ball the advertised price on a stripped down product and then you will be charged extra for the necessary parts. 4. early bird shopper Discounts: The Early Bird Shopper is the real winner on Black Friday. Stores offering Early Day Shopper Specials, but with no “rain checks”, which means once they run out of the products, you are out of luck. 5. Night owl Discounts - thanksgiving eve: Internet shoppers can beat the Early Birds by shopping online in the pre-dawn hours of Black Friday. Many retailers will be posting their Black Friday specials, which can be ordered, online and picked-up at your local store. Special “Web Only” deals will also be available starting as early as Thanksgiving eve. 6. bring the ads: Many stores offer a “lowest-price” guarantee; be sure to bring a copy of the exact product being advertised for less. 7. know the store Policies: Knowing the store policies on returns can help you determine where to buy. Many retailers are including restocking fees and shorter re-turn deadlines. Almost all of the major retail chains require receipts for returns and exchanges and many keep a database of individuals who abuse return policies. 8. gift receipts: Gift receipts generally include a description of the item purchased but do not disclose the price paid. Including a gift-receipt should help insure a hassle-free return experience for gift recipients. 9. Cash is king:Enough said.
hAve A perfeCt thANKsGiviNG!Want to be the perfect holiday host or guest? Check out these tips on holiday entertaining: if you are the host:• Whenever anyone offers to help or bring a dish, say, “Yes, thank you!”• Use hollowed bread loaves as serving containers for cheeses, dips, olives, chips and small sandwiches.• Once the table settings and centerpiece are in place, sit in each chair to assure comfort• Include favorite kids’ foods, especially those they can eat neatly with their fingers.• Provide at least one low-calorie dish and a vegetarian option. Then serve a sinful dessert.• Completely clear the table of all dishes from previous courses before serving dessert.• Keep club soda nearby to clean spots or stains on the tablecloth or clothing.
if you are a guest:• Arrive no earlier than the time the host has announced and no later than half an hour after the time. • Plan to stay about an hour after dinner unless travel plans or sleepy children necessitate leaving earlier. • Bring a gift and write a note of thanks afterward. • Offer to help set up for dinner and to clean afterward.• Notify the host of any special dietary needs - if you are a vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to common foods.• The best potluck dishes are those that need minimal preparation in the host’s kitchen, can be served at room temperature and require only a fork to eat.
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Slow CookerS are a Cook’S BeSt FriendBy The Paula Deen Test Kitchen
More leisure time and a homemade meal? Save money on groceries, use less electricity, and enjoy better flavor? You bet! And with a slow cooker, you don’t even have to be there while your dinner cooks.
With the invention of the original Crock-Pot® in the 1970s, we’ve been able to layer ingredients in our slow cookers, leave the house for work or play, and come home, hours later, to an inviting aroma-filled house and evening meal. Rival still manufactures the Crock-Pot®, but many other manufacturers are in the game with competitive models. The “crockpot” moniker has become an icon for any slow cooker.
These days, choices are not limited to 2-temperature manual units; they also come programmable, with multiple time and temperature settings, countdown timers, built-in thermometers, and automatic temperature shifts to warm in case you are late getting home. There are slow cooker sizes and settings to fit your family’s individual needs.
Though shape is not necessarily a deal breaker when purchasing, it is a consideration. A money-saving attribute of slow cooking is that tougher, less expensive meats are rendered meltingly tender and juicy. Larger roasts and whole chickens fit better into an oval-shaped model and will cook more evenly, although you can trim them to fit into a round one.
It’s easy to adapt your favorite oven or stovetop recipes to slow cooker cooking. Regardless of yield, if your dish normally cooks in 15 to 30 minutes, you can count on 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours cooking in a slow cooker on High power or 4 to 6 hours on Low. If it takes 35 to 45 minutes, you should allow 2 to 3 hours on High power or 6 to 8 hours on Low. Main dishes like roasts and stews that cook up to 3 hours will take 4 to 5 hours on High or more than 8 hours on Low. For instance, Sweet Merlot Beef Stew should cook in about 4 hours on High or 8 to 10 hours on low; after you brown the meat, add everything to the slow cooker for the total cooking time, including the onions and mushrooms.
other tiPs for suCCessful reCiPe CoNversioN:
*To eliminate excess fat, remove skin from poultry and trim excess fat from meats before cooking. Pre-brown meats, and drain before adding to the crockpot, especially ground meats.
*Brown chops and roasts to caramelize the outsides for richer flavor and attractive appearance. For Low Country Smothered Pork Chops, prepare the chops as directed and layer in the cooker with the strips of green pepper, onion, garlic, half of the broth, and Worcestershire. Add more broth as needed to thin the gravy.
*Vegetables, especially roots like potatoes, rutabagas, and carrots, cook more slowly than meats, so cut pieces uniformly and add them at the beginning. (It can take 8 to 10 hours on Low for a “baked” potato to cook until tender!) Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a perfect example; just put all the ingredients into the slow cooker, reserving half a can of broth to add at the end of cooking, if neces-sary. Let it cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours on High or 4 to 6 hours on Low.
*Most stews, soups, and other braised dishes require less liquid. If you end up with too much, pour it into a saucepan and reduce it until flavorful and thickened. If you need more liquid, it can be added at the end of the cooking time.
*Cheese, milk, cream, and other dairy: Add dairy products close to the end of cooking.
*Uncooked rice, however, requires standard liquid amounts. It cooks fast, so add it to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking on High or 2 hours on Low. It is better to cook pasta separately and add it before serving.
*Most slow cooker liners are removable, allowing you to fill it up to a day before cooking. Remove the stone liner and assemble the casserole in it; cover and refrigerate until you are ready to cook. You can prepare Chicken and Rice Casserole ahead and cook it 1 1/2 to 2 hours on High or 4 to 6 hours on Low or until it is hot, stirring in cheese during the last hour of cooking.
*Spices tend to loose their power during long, slow cooking; be ready to re-season towards the end.
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SwEET MERLOT BEEF STEw RECIPE Courtesy of Paula Deen
Ingredients 4 slices bacon, rendered 2 lb chuck roast, cut into 2” pieces1 1/2 t Salt Freshly ground pepper2 T Flour1/4 C Steak Sauce 1 1/2 C Red Wine1 1/2 C Water 1 t fresh thyme2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 lb Pearl onions1/2 lb. Button Mushrooms, chopped 2 T Fresh parsley, chopped
DirectionsIn a medium saute pan fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve. Brown beef slowly on all sides in the bacon fat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and flour. Toss to coat evenly.
Place beef in a heavy 4 qt. saucepan.
Add reserved bacon (chopped), Paula Deen Merlot Steak Sauce, wine, water, thyme and garlic.
Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour. Add onions to stew and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
In the final 10 minutes, add the mushrooms and parsley. Add ad-ditional water if necessary. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve along side crusty tuscan bread for dipping.
ITALIAN CHICkEN AND vEgETABLE SOUP Courtesy of Paula Deen
Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pound)1 small onion, chopped1 cup sliced carrots (about 3 small)2 1/2 cup sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, & oregano2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken brothGrated Parmesan, optional
DirectionsIn a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and carrot, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
CHICkEN AND RICE CASSEROLE Courtesy of Paula Deen
Ingredients 1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of celery soup1 4 ounce jar pimentos1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped2 14 1/2 ounce cans green beans, drained and rinsed3 cup diced cooked chicken1 medium onion, peeled and diced2 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil1 cup mayonnaise1 6 ounce box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese1 pinch salt
DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thor-oughly combined.
Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
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29-gallon aquarium and cherry stand with ample storage space, gravels included, good condition, $140. Call 281-290-0808.
Hoveround chair; Kawai piano, walnut contemporary style, full keyboard, excellent condition. Call 281-256-0619.
Kenmore 27” gas dryer, 800 series white, $300; Whirpool Gold washer Ultimate Care II, white, $200. Both excellent working con-dition. 281-513-5612.
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Convertible crib/toddler bed and matching chest of drawers, Child Craft, all wood, excellent condition. Email for pictures [email protected].
Rolex watch. Call for details. 281-414-3597.
Piano: Kohler & Campbell upright, excellent condition, includes piano bench with cushion, $1,100. 281-684-1821.
Kenmore, apx. 26 C. Ft., s/b/s refrigerator, best offer; gold rim dishes for 12, all serving pieces, $50. 281-256-3480.
Beautiful solid oak 3-piece entertainment center. It has 2 piers and a floating bridge. Each pier has many shelves with glass doors and many other compartments for all your electronics. The floating bridge can expand to fit up to 63” TV. It is priced at $400 for quick sell. Must see to appreciate the quality. 281-394-5640.
Office Setup: Full size dark cherry executive desk, rear section & hutch; dark cherry solid bookshelf; roll-up dark cherry floor mat (for carpet or tile); brush nickel / cherry floor lamp. Total Value $1,700. Selling for $500. Very good condition 832-510-6489.
Memorial Oaks Cemetery companion crypt, perpetual care included, $8,700. 713-854-1994.
Scrapbooking Supplies! Bear Creek area, new, name brand, paper, embellishments, tools, and more! I no longer have time! Call Julie 989-709-0932.
Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each. Cheryl 281-543-2409.
Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-745-72, picture available, asking $205. Contact [email protected].
AUTOMOTIVERare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281-455-5543.
1996 Buick Roadmaster Ltd: White, leather seats, 76K miles, good condition, $4,500. Call Richie Anderson 281-463-1712.
89 Toyota pick up, 4 cylinders, very clean and in great running condi-tion, $2,800. 281-744-2779.
1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder, $3,550. Call for details 281-726-4305 Pat.
17” Dodge Ram 1500 wheels and tires, 265/70/17, $650 OBO. Call 713-898-0912.
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Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small pri-vate 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 es-thetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052.
The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person.
Dental Hygienist needed part-time, minimum 3 years experience, 2 days a week, 7 AM-4 PM, 9 AM-6 PM, days flexible, San Felipe/Voss. Fax Resume to 713-974-4760.
Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394.
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HELP WANTED - CAREMature female to live in and care for elderly female in Settlers Village. Duties include light cleaning and detailed personal care. 832-470-8045.
Quadriplegic lady needs caregiver, will require lifting, will be trained, evenings and some weekends. 713-466-7890.
HELP WANTEDExperienced groomer, with minimum of 2-3 years of hair cutting experience (not your own dogs). Fill out application at 18310 FM 529. No calls.
Swimming Pool Tech: Looking for a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on their own providing swimming pool cleaning and maintenance in the Cypress and Northwest Houston area. Experience required and must have dependable truck with 2” receiver towing hitch. English speaking, have cell phone, and capable of lifting and car-rying 100 pounds. If you meet these requirements please call 281-785-5939.
Lease space available, upscale salon in Copperfield. Contact Leticia 713-898-4484 or Craig 832-483-0114.
Seamstress needed to sew woman’s pant suits. Call 713-466-7890.
Salon Professionals - Experience hairstylist wanted for trendy salon in Copperfield. Lease space starting at $125 per week. Massage / facial suite also available. Call Dana 832-434-3644.
About Hair Salon and Day Spa is seeking experienced stylists. Apply in person 15422 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095.
Sandy’s Hair Studio is now hiring an experienced hair stylist; facialist and massage therapist. We offer great commission. Call 281-256-2279.
Now hiring Security Officers. Part time/full time on the job training. No experience nec-essary. Professional & reliable retired welcome. Must provide TDL, Soc. Sec. card, (clear criminal history). Excellent benefits, all shift available. Call today & set up interview. 281-759-1010. 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston TX, 77079.
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HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALEBay House in Sargent, waterfront property with boat access to house, built in 2003. 2 BR’s, 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings, central AC/heat, storage shed attached to house, carport, enclosed stairway, water & sewer system. Call Bill at 979-429-6853.
HOMES FOR LEASE3-2 spacious home in Katy, $1,200 monthly. Call Fred or Nataly 281-347-2494 for info.
TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMESLas Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.
Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.
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Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits avail-able. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286.
Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of ex-perience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.
A growing residential construction co. locally owned & operated looking for advancement minded English speaking individual w/truck & tools. Call for more information 713-591-7825 or 713-446-6989.
Dental assistant position available. F/T, non-smoker, experienced preferred, knowledge of Dentrix software and bilingual a plus. Must be state licensed; Front desk receptionist, bilingual preferred. Fax resume to: 281-861-7174. Or call 281-861-7500.
Stylist position available at Salon Picasso Studios. Lease/commission. 281-861-9911.
Paralegal - Katy area law firm looking for candi-date with 5+ years experience. Ideal candidate should be proficient in Word and WordPerfect, be a self-starter, possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Send resume & salary requirements to 281-398-1380.
Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. 281-646-9928.
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UTILITIESCenterpoint Energy (713) 659-2111To report gas leaks (713) 659-3552Reliant Energy (Repair) (713) 207-2222Street Light Repair (713) 207-2222AT & T 1-800-288-2020Waste Management (Trash Pickup) (713) 695-4055BFI Waste Systems (Trash pickup) (713) 635-6666Street Repair (281) 463-6300
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activated by the alarm company. Alarm systems are established and defined in the Local Government Code 233 (subchapter D) as well as the authority to regulate, adopt rules and impose penalties for unpermitted locations. Obtaining the required permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive false alarm fees, and provide our deputies with important site-specific information when responding to alarm calls. The fee for current permit issuance is $35 with a yearly renewal fee of $10. All permit fees are waived for senior citizens 65 years or older. Under current guidelines, a permitted location is allowed five (5) free false alarms annually. Any subsequent false alarms during your permitted year are subject to a $75 fine that is billed to the permit holder’s address. If a site has an active alarm system, yet does not have a permit to operate such alarm, a false alarm may result in a Class C citation which could range up to $500.
Should you require a copy of the permit application form, or would like to review the regulations regarding permit requirements, you may do so by visiting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website at www.hcso.hctx./net. The application can be printed from the website, then completed and mailed to our office with the applicable fees. We are currently in the planning stages of making the application and payment process available on-line for the convenience to the public. Should you have any questions, please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Alarm Detail at 713-755-4600 M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM. If you would like any of our Alarm Detail personnel to attend one of your HOA meetings, we would be glad to attend and answer as many questions as possible.
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