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The Fort Bend / Southwest
STARVolume XXXII • No. 19 ★★★ Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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By Cheryl SkinnerA former Fort Bend County
employee was convicted last week of tampering with a government document and could face jail time for falsifying time sheets, offi-cials with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said.
Alvetta Georgette Collier was convicted by a 400th District Court jury on December 10, for Tampering with a Government Document. The 39 year-old Houston woman was convicted for falsifying county time sheets seven years ago.
According to Assistant District Attorney Rodolfo Ramirez, Collier billed Fort Bend County for time worked as a Precinct 2 Deputy Constable at the same time she worked an extra job in Houston from September 2001 to May 2002.
The investigation started with a tip and lead to several people being charged with the same offense. The Texas Rangers inves-tigated the matter and caught the defendant red-handed, Ramirez said.
“What makes this so egregious is that we look to law enforce-ment officers to provide us with security but she was robbing the taxpayers,” said Ramirez. “She
was a public servant who broke our trust by violating the very laws she was sworn to enforce.”
Collier was tried before Presiding Judge Clifford J. Vacek. She has elected for the court to assess her punishment at a hear-ing to be held on January 25, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Tampering with a Government Document in this case is a state jail felony punishable by 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facil-ity and a fine up to $10,000. The defendant is probation eligible.
Assistant District Attorneys Rodolfo Ramirez and Alex Foley prosecuted the case. Attorney John Dixon represent-ed the defendant.
By Cheryl SkinnerSugar Land City Council
approved an ordinance designat-ing a roughly 700-acre tract of land at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 4.
The city is creating TIRZ 4 for the purpose of financing public improvements and facilities nec-essary to support the development of employment, commercial, cul-tural arts, sports and entertain-ment districts within an urban-density, mixed-use center.
City officials believe that TIRZ 4 will enhance the creation of a first-class destination activity center within the city, thus pro-moting the continued economic vitality of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County.
The conceptual plan for the TIRZ is based in large part on what the city calls “the 2007 visioning document” as recom-mended by the Vision Task Force and adopted by city council -- which anticipates the realization of many of the elements from the city’s Cultural/Entertainment District plans.
See TIRZ 4, page 7
By Cheryl SkinnerFort Bend County
Commissioners approved a joint resolution for the primary election to be held March 2, 2010, and, if a runoff election is called, April 13, 2010.
The vote by the court was necessary because the Texas Secretary of State requires that a joint resolution be agreed upon by the parties involved. This includes not only a majority vote by the commissioners but approval by each party chair-man.
Once the resolution is approved and accepted it paves the way for the state to reim-burse each party from a fund set aside by the state for these expenses.
While there was no discus-sion prior to the vote, which was unanimous, Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson said it was appropriate to thank the county’s election adminis-trator and the two party chairs who brought the agreement to fruition.
“This is a major step in the right direction for us,” said Patterson. John Oldham, the county election administrator, along with Elaine Bishop of the Democratic Party Chair person and Rick Miller, Chairman of the Republican Party paved the way for the vote last week.
County Judge Bob Hebert interjected that the resolution would save the county about $60,000 in the initial election. He also noted that the joint elec-tion would be more effective for the voters of Fort Bend County and, “that’s really what our focus is on,” Hebert said.
Sugar Land police are looking for a group of men involved in an armed robbery on Nov. 24, between 9-9:30 a.m., in the 100 block of Pipers Walk.
Several men forced their way into a house after an occupant opened the door. The suspects tied up two people inside and later fled the home with an undisclosed amount of property.
Two of the suspects are described as following: The first suspect was a 20- to 25-year-old
man with medi-um to dark skin, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build and facial acne. He was wearing a light blue polo shirt and blue jeans, and he
spoke both Spanish and English. A second suspect was approxi-mately 30 years old with light to medium skin, about 5 feet 6
inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a stocky build. He was wearing a com-pany-type polo shirt and black jeans.
Anyone with informat ion
should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
A citizen survey conducted along with the update of the Missouri City Comprehensive Plan validates the Plan’s primary points, elements and direction. Following work by a 26-person advisory committee, public meet-ings and review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council adopted the updated Plan this fall.
Survey respondents rated the top three most important quality of life factors to be:
Focus on crime prevention and security; Limitations on the amount of rental housing; and community beautification.
More local job opportunities and recruitment of high quality
restaurants, respectively, received the next highest marks.
The firm Kendig Keast facili-tated the advisory committee’s activities and utilized the firm of CDS Market Research to conduct the citizen survey.
Surveys were mailed to 5,000 randomly selected households throughout the city and to those located in the City’s extraterrito-rial jurisdiction (the unincorpo-rated areas eligible for annexa-tion).
The survey consisted of nine questions addressing impor-tant issues raised during the development of the updated Comprehensive Plan and eight demographic questions.
“More than 77% of respondents confirmed the Comprehensive Plan guidelines that remaining vacant land zoned for commer-cial uses should be developed, with 54% of this group wanting it based on thoughtful planning and high standards of design,” said Director of Planning Ornita Green. “Such development has the potential to ease homeown-ers’ tax burden.”
For residential development, citizens equally preferred single-family homes (40%) and also a concentration on redevelopment of older, obsolete residential properties (37%) as opposed to development on vacant land.
See TOWN CENTER, page 7
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010!
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By Cheryl SkinnerA former Fort Bend County
employee was convicted last week of tampering with a government document and could face jail time for falsifying time sheets, offi-cials with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said.
Alvetta Georgette Collier was convicted by a 400th District Court jury on December 10, for Tampering with a Government Document. The 39 year-old Houston woman was convicted for falsifying county time sheets seven years ago.
According to Assistant District Attorney Rodolfo Ramirez, Collier billed Fort Bend County for time worked as a Precinct 2 Deputy Constable at the same time she worked an extra job in Houston from September 2001 to May 2002.
The investigation started with a tip and lead to several people being charged with the same offense. The Texas Rangers inves-tigated the matter and caught the defendant red-handed, Ramirez said.
“What makes this so egregious is that we look to law enforce-ment officers to provide us with security but she was robbing the taxpayers,” said Ramirez. “She
was a public servant who broke our trust by violating the very laws she was sworn to enforce.”
Collier was tried before Presiding Judge Clifford J. Vacek. She has elected for the court to assess her punishment at a hear-ing to be held on January 25, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Tampering with a Government Document in this case is a state jail felony punishable by 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facil-ity and a fine up to $10,000. The defendant is probation eligible.
Assistant District Attorneys Rodolfo Ramirez and Alex Foley prosecuted the case. Attorney John Dixon represent-ed the defendant.
By Cheryl SkinnerSugar Land City Council
approved an ordinance designat-ing a roughly 700-acre tract of land at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 4.
The city is creating TIRZ 4 for the purpose of financing public improvements and facilities nec-essary to support the development of employment, commercial, cul-tural arts, sports and entertain-ment districts within an urban-density, mixed-use center.
City officials believe that TIRZ 4 will enhance the creation of a first-class destination activity center within the city, thus pro-moting the continued economic vitality of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County.
The conceptual plan for the TIRZ is based in large part on what the city calls “the 2007 visioning document” as recom-mended by the Vision Task Force and adopted by city council -- which anticipates the realization of many of the elements from the city’s Cultural/Entertainment District plans.
See TIRZ 4, page 7
By Cheryl SkinnerFort Bend County
Commissioners approved a joint resolution for the primary election to be held March 2, 2010, and, if a runoff election is called, April 13, 2010.
The vote by the court was necessary because the Texas Secretary of State requires that a joint resolution be agreed upon by the parties involved. This includes not only a majority vote by the commissioners but approval by each party chair-man.
Once the resolution is approved and accepted it paves the way for the state to reim-burse each party from a fund set aside by the state for these expenses.
While there was no discus-sion prior to the vote, which was unanimous, Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson said it was appropriate to thank the county’s election adminis-trator and the two party chairs who brought the agreement to fruition.
“This is a major step in the right direction for us,” said Patterson. John Oldham, the county election administrator, along with Elaine Bishop of the Democratic Party Chair person and Rick Miller, Chairman of the Republican Party paved the way for the vote last week.
County Judge Bob Hebert interjected that the resolution would save the county about $60,000 in the initial election. He also noted that the joint elec-tion would be more effective for the voters of Fort Bend County and, “that’s really what our focus is on,” Hebert said.
Sugar Land police are looking for a group of men involved in an armed robbery on Nov. 24, between 9-9:30 a.m., in the 100 block of Pipers Walk.
Several men forced their way into a house after an occupant opened the door. The suspects tied up two people inside and later fled the home with an undisclosed amount of property.
Two of the suspects are described as following: The first suspect was a 20- to 25-year-old
man with medi-um to dark skin, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build and facial acne. He was wearing a light blue polo shirt and blue jeans, and he
spoke both Spanish and English. A second suspect was approxi-mately 30 years old with light to medium skin, about 5 feet 6
inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a stocky build. He was wearing a com-pany-type polo shirt and black jeans.
Anyone with informat ion
should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
A citizen survey conducted along with the update of the Missouri City Comprehensive Plan validates the Plan’s primary points, elements and direction. Following work by a 26-person advisory committee, public meet-ings and review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council adopted the updated Plan this fall.
Survey respondents rated the top three most important quality of life factors to be:
Focus on crime prevention and security; Limitations on the amount of rental housing; and community beautification.
More local job opportunities and recruitment of high quality
restaurants, respectively, received the next highest marks.
The firm Kendig Keast facili-tated the advisory committee’s activities and utilized the firm of CDS Market Research to conduct the citizen survey.
Surveys were mailed to 5,000 randomly selected households throughout the city and to those located in the City’s extraterrito-rial jurisdiction (the unincorpo-rated areas eligible for annexa-tion).
The survey consisted of nine questions addressing impor-tant issues raised during the development of the updated Comprehensive Plan and eight demographic questions.
“More than 77% of respondents confirmed the Comprehensive Plan guidelines that remaining vacant land zoned for commer-cial uses should be developed, with 54% of this group wanting it based on thoughtful planning and high standards of design,” said Director of Planning Ornita Green. “Such development has the potential to ease homeown-ers’ tax burden.”
For residential development, citizens equally preferred single-family homes (40%) and also a concentration on redevelopment of older, obsolete residential properties (37%) as opposed to development on vacant land.
See TOWN CENTER, page 7
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010!
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DECEMBER 24Libraries will close
for Christmas holidayAll branches of Fort Bend County libraries will be closed December 24 through Sunday, December 27, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, December 28. Call 281-341-2677 for additional information.
UPCOMING2010 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Bash
This 4th Annual New Year’s Bash will take place at the Stafford Centre, Decembeer 31, 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. The Fab 5 will entertain you. Tickets are $85 per person which will include dinner provided by Ray’s Gourmet Country Restaurant, party favors, two drinks, and a champagne toast at mid-night. Come dance the night away at
the Stafford Centre. Purchase your tickets at www.staffordcentre.com or by calling 281-208-6900.
ONGOINGJobs Ministry Southwest
Meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Williams Trace Baptist Church, 16755 SW Freeway, Sugar Land. Event is for job seekers & anyone in career transition. Workshops & special programs covers employment disciplines & industry segments, develop workforce skills to improve yourself. Free, but please register at www.askJMS.org or 832-789-9567. .
IBM Investment Club meetsThe IBM Investment Club meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m., in Stafford. Come join us for a lively investment discussion and some refreshments. RSVP at 281-615-5946 or email [email protected].
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A Christmas StrayDuring the recent cold weather,
we had a visitor at the Carter house and he wasn’t wearing a red suit and white beard.
Early one morning as I stum-bled into my home office to write this column, I saw some grey crit-ter furtively scramble across the room in the dim light. It ran under a skirted table. I decided it couldn’t be a mouse (or even a rat) as it was too large. It’s hair was mussed, not slicked back like a rodent but it was missing the bushy tail of a squirrel. Also, it moved too slowly to be a rat, It didn’t dart but sort of walked fast.
It didn’t matter. I had a column to write, so I curled up in my roll-ing chair with my feet off the floor and, like Scarlet, said to myself, “I’ll deal with this tomorrow.”
Before leaving the house, I did tell Kathy, the exchange student from Germany. After all, she probably already thought she was in the wild west. I was very concerned that a critter running through the house might send her over the edge.
I was so glad I warned her. When I came home that afternoon and she told me that she had been watching TV in the loft outside
her room when the “creature” came ambling in, looked at her, then went into the other bedroom. I’ve noticed before that she is a fast thinker (you have to be to live in my house). So she ran over and shut the door, trapping the critter in the guest bedroom.
I was so thankful that I had told her because I was sure that it would have really frightened her.
I looked up possums on the internet because that is what I suspected the animal was. Kathy looked at a picture and agreed.
I called the Wildlife and Rehabilitation center that I Googled and found they were only open certain hours of the day. I e-mailed them, then called them the next morning, They told me to throw a towel over the crit-ter and bring it to them. “What,” I said, “I’m an old woman (I like to use that when it is convenient) and I can’t possible catch the animal and besides I have no cage to put him in.”
I was still in a quandary; then I had a thought. Since I pay such high water bills to the City of Sugar Land, and I know this has nothing to do with that, but I did think it was about time I got something back from the city of
Sugar Land.I called animal control. They were a little hesitant and
said they would come eventually. I promised them some publicity if they would come sooner than “eventually.”
Less than an hour later, a young man appeared at my door with a long pole and a loop on the end. I showed him the bedroom where the animal was trapped. He went in and came out several minutes later telling me the animal wasn’t in there.
“Oh yes it is,” I said, “Unless there is a hole in there and it went the way it came.”
I told the young man to pull out the trundle bed and see if the ani-mal has secreted himself on top of that. The young man told me that animal control was not allowed to move any furniture. By this time I’m getting pretty frustrated with
this organization I had promised some good publicity. “Am I going to have to write a critical article?” I asked myself. So I trudged up the stairs, and breathing heavily, pulled out the trundle bed.
Sure enough, a little grey pos-sum was hiding on the trundle bed, bearing its teeth at us. The young man, clearly with no expe-rience capturing small possums, tried to loop the possum which didn’t work. He then took off his jacket, preparing to throw it over the animal. I yelled at him to stop and get a towel from the bathroom next door while I sat on the floor with the trundle bed and the possum.
He threw the towel over the animal and put it in a cage he had thoughtfully brought along. He asked what I wanted to do with it, and I told him I would like him to take it to the backyard as its
family probably missed him. He pointed out that he might come back into the house during the next cold spell. He suggested tak-ing it to a park and turning it loose. He promised he would not kill it. I hope that little possum is really in a park. I remembered all the animals I told my children were living with a family in the country.
About a month later, I just happened to ask Kathy from Germany if her family had any pets. “Oh ya,” she said. “My sister has, a racing mouse.”
I was worried about Kathy’s
response to a possum in the house and all the time, she was used to a mouse in the house! No wonder that girl was less excited than I about our visitor.
The Sugar Land Animal Control does do good work and they have a variety of pets to adopt. They try not to euthanize strays so they need good families to adopt the animals. Think about a shelter animal before buying some Christmas pet.
B.K. Carter is the owner/pub-lisher of the Fort Bend/South-west Star. She can be reached at [email protected].
Bev,All past great civilizations
have collapsed from within. How would we feel if America did the same? If it became the England of the 21st century?
For generations we have offered our resources to the world’s poor, the starving, the ill, the oppressed. When we turn to our own we get caught in our greed.
Health care insurance is not available to millions of our broth-ers and sisters. The rising cost of health care is crippling our econ-
omy. The insurance companies are spending millions to shackle reform.
The Democrats are fight-ing among themselves. The Republicans stand silent. Our con-gressman is a no show. All this as our poor and infirm die and others lose their life savings to illness.
Will we overcome our greed, regain our moral footing and care for our own?
We should. We can.The Rev. Jim AlcornSugar Land
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees named Karin Grisdale as the new prin-cipal of High School #11 at its December 14 Board meet-
ing. Grisdale is an experienced educational leader and has been serving as Associate Principal for Travis High School. Before join-ing Fort Bend ISD in 2003, she was an associate and an assis-tant principal and a social studies teacher at Stratford High School. Prior to working in Spring Branch ISD, she was a social studies teacher at Davis High School in Houston ISD.
“It is a privilege to serve as the new principal of High School #11 in FBISD. I am looking forward to working with the students, par-ents, and community members to build a school of excellence with strong traditions in all academic and extracurricular programs,” said Grisdale.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Eastern Illinois University, and her Master of Arts in Secondary Education from Central Michigan University.
Merry Christmas
to All
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CITY OF SUGAR LAND
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ANDNOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
December 15, 2009
City of Sugar Land2700 Town Center Boulevard North
Sugar Land, Texas 77479(281) 275-2700
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be under-taken by the City of Sugar Land.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about January 8, 2010, the City of Sugar Land will submit a request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant program funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and Title 12 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, as amended, to undertake a project for the purpose of energy efficiency and minor housing rehabilitation conducted by Fort Bend CORPS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, at the cost of $85,052. The project will occur in locations throughout the city. Examples of energy efficiency and minor housing rehabilitation are: Solar-powered attic fans; Energy Star refrigerators if the appliance is more than 7 years old; Air duct testing to test HVAC system for leaking and repair if necessary; Wrapping electric water heaters; Replacement of aerators in faucets and shower heads; Installation of insulation; Replacement of all incandescent light bulbs with CFL bulbs; Replacement of all ceiling fans with Energy Star ceiling fans; Installation of solar screens on West, East and South sides of the home; Roof Repair; Window and roof replacement.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Sugar Land has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City Secretary Office, City of Sugar Land, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 where the ERR can be reviewed and cop-ied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the proj-ect may submit written comments to the City of Sugar Land Community and Environmental Services Department responsible for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by January 7, 2010 will be considered by the City of Sugar Land prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Sugar Land certifies to HUD that Allen Bogard in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Sugar Land to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Sugar Land’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certify-ing Officer of the City of Sugar Land; (b) the City of Sugar Land has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD grant administration office at 801 Cherry Street, P.O. Box 2905, Fort Worth, Texas 76113-2905. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Allen Bogard, City Manager
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410Telephone: (202) 708-1112
A Helping Handfrom
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MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is an abnormality of the mitral valve.
The mitral valve is the valve that controls blood flow between the left
chambers of the heart. Normally, blood only flows from the left atrium
to the left ventricle. When the mitral valve does not work properly, blood
can flow back into the atrium, known as mitral valve regurgitation. The
valve may prolapse. Symptoms of MVP include shortness of breath,
anxiety, and chest pain. Atrial fibrillation is a possible complication of
mitral valve regurgitation, which may be associated with palpitations, and
can lead to increased risk of stroke.
Lifestyle changes, such as aerobic exercise and stress reduction, can
help to alleviate signs and symptoms of MVP. Persons who experience
anxiety may be prescribed an anti-anxiety medication, such as paroxetine
(Paxil) or sertraline (Zoloft). Beta-blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin)
and carvedilol (Coreg) may be prescribed for people experiencing
palpitations. Vasodilator medications, such as angiotensin-con-verting
enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers may be useful
for those with mitral regurgitation. Persons with atrial fibrillation may be
prescribed antiarrhythmic medications, such as amiodarone (Cordarone)
or sotalol (Betapace). Surgery of the mitral valve may be necessary.
Christmas Tree
Recycling
Something Old & Something New
...of tinhorn dictators run-ning down the world’s greatest gift to poor nations - capitalism. This global warming summit in Copenhagen was more insidious than I first thought. The confer-ence gave Venezuela’s dictator, Hugo Chavez, a national stage to demean capitalism, which he referred to as the silent and terri-ble ghost. According to reports the “applause was deafening.” Why is the United States of America participating in anything with the likes of these socialists?
This farce is a shakedown of industrialized nations. I don’t understand what Venezuela, Brazil, and some of these other countries are whining about when they would need to pony-up some dinero for their carbon emission to so-called poor nations that have practically zero (oh yeah, except for breathing!).
Venezuela would not have the GNP it has today if not for the decades of capitalism and private enterprise that built the economy before Chavez took it over and nationalized privately built com-panies.
During and after Chavez’s venomous speech he got stand-ing ovations for slamming private enterprise and espousing social-ism as the savior of the planet.
Capitalism has done more to improve the lives of human beings than any other economic practice. In fact, even relatively undeveloped countries around the world rely on tourism as a vital contribution to their GDP.
Tanzania and other African countries within the Serengeti have recently discovered this economic contribution to their GDP and cater to wildlife tour-ism. People that have earned a living in capitalist systems from all over the world flock to these nations. Don’t countries all over the world rely on so-called “car-bon-emitter” nations to provide
some kind of economic benefit in their countries?
This entire carbon cap pay-ment is entirely backwards. These socialists and dictators in Copenhagen want us to cut our carbon-emissions AND pay them for the pleasure. Have you ever heard the phrase “bend over?” They have this whole process inside out.
Okay lets just play along with them and believe their theory that human’s breathing and electrici-ty-generating power plants releas-ing carbon dioxide will increase the world’s average temperature and somehow harm some island nations like Tuvalu.
If the U. S. government demands that every industry cut carbon emissions by some arbi-trary amount, then they will need to be compensated by these coun-tries alleging they will be harmed. You see, these paying countries will not have to do a thing, but make payments directly to affect-ed industries (no government or Wall Street involvement). These unindustrialized, third-world countries will not have to cut anything or change their way of life whatsoever.
If they want, and the gov-
ernment demands, that Reliant Energy reduce carbon emission, instead of Reliant passing on to us consumers a huge increase in electric bills (Obama actually said ‘electric bills would necessarily skyrocket’) Tuvalu can pay the difference. After all, they don’t have to change their industry and they are the one’s that don’t want the sea level to rise.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) just released a list of schools identified under the Public Education Grant (PEG) Program for the 2009-2010 school year. The list identifies campuses at which 50 percent or more of the students did not pass Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in any two of the preceding three years or were rated Academically Unacceptable in 2006, 2007 or 2008 under the statewide accountability system.
Hunters Glen Elementary is on the PEG list, because the campus was rated Academically Unacceptable three years ago in 2006-2007. The District is very proud of the performance of the Hunters Glen students and staff and congratulates them. To move from Academically Unacceptable to Recognized in three years is a remarkable accomplishment.
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Kempner Cougar Brigade is working on several fundraisers to help them along their way. The Brigade is selling their new Kempner Cutie’s On Campus cal-endar. The calendar will include more than Kempner’s Cuties senior guys on campus, it will also include student, parent and business advertisements; with a few “Shout Outs” to a favorite Brigade member or Cutie.
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Want to discover firsthand what it takes to be a police offi-cer, get to know your beat officer and learn more about criminal investigation? Find out by sign-ing up for the Sugar Land Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. The 13-week course begins Jan. 21, with students meeting once a week from 7-10 p.m.
While learning about the chal-lenges faced by police officers, laws affecting citizens, the judi-cial system and emergency man-agement, participants personally interact with officers, detectives and other personnel in a nontradi-tional law enforcement setting.
The training program consists of classroom and “hands on” instruction designed to provide interested Sugar Land citizens with a working knowledge of the Sugar Land Police Department, its personnel and emergency
management operations. Topics taught during the acad-
emy include police training, roles and responsibilities of the uni-formed officer, use of firearms and deadly force options, crimi-nal investigative skills, traffic law, crime scene search, communi-cations, narcotics, gang educa-tion, specialized units, tactical operations, juvenile law, commu-nity involvement and emergency management.
Additionally, participants have an opportunity to participate in a “staged” traffic stop, a “staged” building search and a tour of a local prison unit in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system.
Everything needed for the 13-week course is supplied free-of-charge. Call SLPD police officer Amy Cummins at (281) 275-2575 for more information or register online at www.sugarlandtx.gov.
Garbage and recycling pickup service in Sugar Land will not occur on Friday, Jan. 1 in obser-vance of New Year’s Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled pickup will roll to Saturday, Jan. 2.
Residents must have trash and recycling set out by 7 a.m. to ensure service. Residents who live outside Sugar Land’s cor-porate city limits should contact their respective garbage providers to inquire about any holiday col-lection changes.
For more information, call (281) 275-2450 or visit the city’s website at www.sugarlandtx.gov.
Registration for free ESL classes for adults will be held on Monday, January 11, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Parkway United Methodist Church, 5050 New Territory Blvd, Sugar Land. Class will begin on Monday, January 25, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in room 245 at Parkway United Methodist Church. We are also offering daytime ESL and Citizenship classes to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:00am starting January 26, at the same location.
Travis High Schooljunior, Nikita Kanora, earned a per-fect score of 2400 on her SAT Reasoning Test, scoring 800 points in all three sec-
tions of the test (including math, critical reading, and writing). This was her first attempt at taking the
test. A natural leader, Nikita
serves as a Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador, a tutor for the Fort Bend Literacy Council, vice president of her school’s Spanish National Honor Society and of the Debate Club, a member of Youth Expanding Services (YES) and the Science Olympiad Team, and treasurer of the math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta.
Sugar Land has created a com-munity bulletin board on SLtv 16 for meeting and event notices from governmental agencies, homeowners’ associations and property associations in Sugar Land.
The community bulletin board will be limited to text slides and will air on SLtv 16 from 7 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. SLtv 16 is Sugar Land’s governmental access channel, which is avail-able on channel 16 to Comcast subscribers in the City’s corporate limits.
The new community bulle-tin board is intended to address a community need to publicize meetings and events.To allow for proper production, scheduling and publicity, community bulletin board requests must be received
15 business days in advance of the scheduled event.
Meeting and event notices for the community bulletin board will be limited to no more than one notice/event announcement per organization per week. Items are eligible to begin airing 30 days before event.
Requests for meeting and event notices on the community bulle-tin board should be submitted to [email protected] or they may be delivered in person to the Sugar Land Communications Department at City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North.
Upon approval and payment of a $25 administrative fee, updates will be posted each Friday.
For more information, call (281) 275-2328 or e-mail [email protected].
Proof of current address (cur-rent driver’s license or utility bill) is required at the time of registra-tion. If you would like to register for the class but cannot attend the January 11th registration, you may register at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land, Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 8:00pm or Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Students currently attending class at LCFBC may transfer to the New Territory site without charge.
Class space is limited, so please register now to learn or practice your English skills in a relaxed atmosphere.
For more information on the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, please call 281-240-8181 or visit our website at www.ftbendliteracy.org.
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Clements High School Stars Dance Team sold record num-ber of poinsettia plants this year to help fund their com-petition season and new cos-tumes for next year.
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to local businesses and resi-dents in the First Colony area to sell poinsettias back in October attempting to get as many orders as possible. Their efforts were met with great success.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees named Lee Crews as
the new princi-pal at Clements High School at its December 14 Board meet-ing. Crews is an experienced educa t iona l leader and has been serving as the principal
of Quail Valley Middle School. He helped open the Gifted and
Talented Academy at Quail Valley for the 2007-2008 school year.
After graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 1989, he received his Master of Education in Administration and Supervision at University of Houston/Victoria in 1999. He has served as a teacher, assistant principal, associate principal and principal of First Colony Middle School.
Therefore they look forward to competing in a Houston area competition February 13th, and then a state competition in Dallas on February 20th.
Director, Ms. Chelsea Harrison is very grateful to the community for all of the sup-port, and wishes everybody a happy holiday season.
Garbage and recycling pick-up service in Sugar Land will not occur on Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled pickup will roll to Saturday, Jan. 2.
Residents must have trash and recycling set out by 7 a.m. to
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Automobiles have either timing belts or timing chains that control the timing of the engine’s valves. While timing chains are constructed of metal and can be expected to last for quite a long time, timing belts are constructed of rubber, which makes them more apt to break. Because a broken timing belt can result in catastrophic engine damage, timing belts must be replaced at recommended intervals, usually around 60,000-100,000 miles. If not, a broken belt in a so-called “interfer-ence” engine, in which the valves and piston share the same space, will result in bent valves and a costly fix. Even in a “non-interference” engine, a broken timing belt can leave the driver strand-ed in a non-operating vehicle.
The timing belt is a critical engine component that should be replaced before it breaks. Enjoy peace of mind while driving by making sure your vehicle runs smoothly. Please call AUTO CENTRAL at 281-499-9684 to schedule a maintenance check. One of our ASE Certified Master Techni-cians will inspect each component of your vehicle and repair or replace parts as needed. Our service and parts de-partment is one of the most modern and complete in the area. We are lo-cated at 2526 5th St., Stafford. Free shuttle service is available. Do you have a car care question? Visit our discussion board on Facebook-Auto Central. Autocentralautomotive.com. Happy New Year!
HINT: Symptoms of a worn tim-ing belt include excessive exhaust, a hard-to-start engine, and shaking (due to poor timing).
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COULD THE TIMING BE BETTER?
Automobiles have either timing belts or timing chains that control the timing of the engine’s valves. While timing chains are constructed of metal and can be expected to last for quite a long time, timing belts are constructed of rubber, which makes them more apt to break. Because a broken timing belt can result in catastrophic engine damage, timing belts must be replaced at recommended intervals, usually around 60,000-100,000 miles. If not, a broken belt in a so-called “interfer-ence” engine, in which the valves and piston share the same space, will result in bent valves and a costly fix. Even in a “non-interference” engine, a broken timing belt can leave the driver strand-ed in a non-operating vehicle.
The timing belt is a critical engine component that should be replaced before it breaks. Enjoy peace of mind while driving by making sure your vehicle runs smoothly. Please call AUTO CENTRAL at 281-499-9684 to schedule a maintenance check. One of our ASE Certified Master Techni-cians will inspect each component of your vehicle and repair or replace parts as needed. Our service and parts de-partment is one of the most modern and complete in the area. We are lo-cated at 2526 5th St., Stafford. Free shuttle service is available. Do you have a car care question? Visit our discussion board on Facebook-Auto Central. Autocentralautomotive.com. Happy New Year!
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CITY WANTS YOUR INPUT. A Public Meeting with a “presentation” on findings and park development options for a park on the former QV Executive golf course will be held on Tuesday, January 12th at CITY Community Center from 7 to 8:30 pm. Preliminary information will be on trail lay-
out, parks amenities and water drainage and capacity. When a plan is approved by City Council it will be implement-ed in phases. The first phase “could” begin in the spring of 2010. Funding will come from the November 2008 bond pro-gram.
LOCAL AREA E-NEWS BULLETIN EACH WEEK. Don’t be the last to know what is happening in your commu-nity. Sign up by emailing: [email protected]. This News Bulletin is written by two “independent” volun-teers who live Missouri City and their goal is to provide current local information as a community service to all sub-scribers.
DO YOU HAVE CONCERNS/QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MAIL SERVICE? I suggest you call: “ Distribution Center”: 281-208-1832 or 281-208-1837. “Complaints”: 1-800-275-8777.
K E E P Y O U R NEIGHBORHOOD “SAFE” BY REPORTING NON WORKING STREET LIGHTS. Write down the fol-lowing information: * Street address where light is located and * 6 digit black stenciled numbers on the pole. Then call 713-207-2222 (7 am to 7 pm). Unless there is an underground problem, it should be fixed in 3 to 5 business days.
A COMPLIMENT FOR WCA TRASH SERVICES. “WCA has polite, hard work-ing employees. I have also observed that the driver will often assists when there is heavy trash pickup. Obviously they work well as a team and are always on time. However, they did run behind when the CITY Snowfest Parade closed down Cartwright Road on Saturday morning December 12th.”
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? Email the PROUD HOTLINE at [email protected]. I will “promptly” email you the answers.
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Lake Olympia Middle School’s “Campaign Care Package” was a big hit among soldiers serv-ing in the 75th Division of the U.S. Army, which consists of 35 men and women stationed in Baghdad, Iraq.
The soldiers received more than 400 pounds of supplies from students and staff at Lake Olympia Middle School. The care package included tooth brushes, dental floss, hand sanitizer, headbands, mechanical pencils, books, greet-ing cards, a Christmas tree, and other items. The students also
included 16 personal journals that they had written especially for the soldiers.
“I only wish I knew the words to express how much Lake Olympians have impacted my life and the lives of the 75th divi-sion,” said Sergeant First Class Alvin Henry. “To everyone who sacrificed their time and money to prepare the boxes of snacks and gifts, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your team-work and support of our troops is admirable and you should be proud.”
Sergeant Henry is a teacher at Lake Olympia Middle School and the main reason why stu-dents chose to support the 75th Division.
Circle your calendars for Tuesday, January 12, for the presentation of findings and park development options for the former Executive Nine property, part of the Quail Valley Parks Project. The com-munity will have the opportu-nity to comment following the remarks.
The meeting will be held from
7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Community Center in the City Hall Complex at 1522 Texas Parkway.
For the past two years, citi-zens have offered their opin-ion through committees and at public meetings on recreation uses of the Quail Valley Parks Project. Most recently, citizens focused their comments on the 38-acre former Executive Nine property at a public meeting held last September.
Three potential priority ele-ments for the property have been identified. They are: Water features, Open/passive area for trails, paths, green space and benches, and limited activity areas not adjacent to homes potentially for playground, fit-ness equipment, pavilion and parking.
Following the September meeting, an engineering con-sultant conducted a water avail-ability assessment, including drainage, to assure the water features are sustainable.
Based on this water analy-sis and citizen feedback, pre-liminary information will be presented on trail layout, parks amenities and water drainage and capacity.
The final park plan that is
developed will be reviewed by the Missouri City Parks Board prior to its review and approval by City Council. The plan will be implemented in phases, with work on the first phase begin-ning as early as the spring 2010. Funding will come from the November 2008 bond program.
Stafford MSD Education Foundation will host its first golf tournament, March 18, 2010. All proceeds of the charity tournament will go directly to the Foundation to help support student scholar-ships and teacher grants.
Registration is open to the first 36 teams or 144 players. Several sponsorship levels are available from $250 for hole sponsorships to $5,000 for shirt sponsorship. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Registration forms are available at www.stafford.msd.esc4.net or by emailing [email protected]. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Are you ready for some foot-ball? Youths between the ages of 6 and 13 can now regis-ter for Missouri City’s Youth Flag Football Program. Two Divisions are playing this year, one for 6- to 9-year-olds and the second for 10- to 13-year-olds.
In order to participate, par-ents must present a copy of their child’s birth certificate. Coaches are needed. If you are interested, please contact Kyle Frye with the Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department at 281-403-8637 or [email protected] for more information.
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Airman Shannon Fleming, U.S. NavyCorporal Jake Crocker, USMCCorporal Armando Olivares, USMCCorporal Jonathan McCoy, USMCSgt. Cory Wolston, U.S. ArmyLCpl. Brad Robideaux, USMCPFC Kent Finley, 1st CavalryEns. Leslie Ward, USNLCpl. Chris White, USMCSpc. Mark Shimala, U.S. ArmySgt. Matthew Austin Gaines, U.S. ArmyPFC E4 Michael Andrew Hernandez, U.S. ArmyLCpl. Michael Cannata, USMCJohn R. Simmons, U.S. ArmyCapt. Sean Nolan, U.S. ArmyPvt. V. JordanVoss, U.S. ArmyLCpl. Alfred Paul Garza, USMCJohn David Woodcock, Petty Officer, US NavyLt. Ryan Stevens, U.S. ArmySenior Airman Oscar J. Perez, USAFSpc. Johnny Ray DeLeon, U.S. ArmyCapt. Robert Jason Wisham, U.S. ArmyPFC Zachary T. Gazaway, USMCPFC Luke M. Havemann, U.S. ArmyPFC Zachary Johnson, U.S. ArmyPFC Charlie Kasel - U.S. ArmyLCpl. Adam C. Turek - USMCPFC Sean (CJ) Johnson, U.S. ArmySeaman Fernando Hernandez Jr., USNLt. Matt Malone, U.S. NavyChaplain Joe G. Grace II, Army ReservesLCpl. John Rossi, USMCSR Francisco Quintanilla, U.S. NavySR Joel Soto, U.S. NavyPFC Miguel Soto, Jr., U.S. ArmyRP Jeffrey (Bubba) Evans, U.S. NavyPFC Rodolfo Castellanos, U.S. ArmyPvt. Domingo Arrona Jr., USMCENS. Megan Haydel, U.S. NavyPvt. Matthew Butcher, U.S. ArmySPC Michael Spencer Tesanovich, U.S. Army Cav.Sgt. Jeramy Kitchen, Texas Army Guard, IraqPFC Michael Fleming, USMCPvt. Andrew R. Winchell, US ArmyPFC Bryan Horner, U.S. ArmyMajor Brian Garino, U.S. Air Force
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Last week a wire service story on certain Texas towns filing a lawsuit against the Open Meetings Act, created a small mystery as to who the Sugar Land official was that joined the lawsuit.
Initially a couple of the sto-ries indicated Sugar Land had joined the lawsuit. Doug Adolph said there was some confusion
because of the reports. “The city of Sugar Land is not involved in the lawsuit,” he noted.
Adolph knew one of the Sugar Land city council mem-bers had joined in to fight the Open Meetings Act, but he didn’t know which one.
Well, enter Russell Jones, who fessed up that he was the mystery council member who joined with other officials and cities in Texas to fight portions
of the Open Meetings Act.Those opposed to the section,
say the act violates elected offi-cials First Amendment rights to free speech by preventing elected officials from speaking in public or private on issues facing the public.
Basically, the act prohibits a quorum of a governmental body from meeting in secret. That law has been around for gen-
erations. But with the advent of new modes of communication, such as Twitter, Face book, and e-mail, the rules have become a bit more complex. The lawsuit seeks to exclude social net-working and e-mails from the Open Meetings Act.
Anyhow, Russell is the one person in Sugar Land that decided to fight the law.
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Fort Bend ISD offers evalua-tion for the Gifted and Talented Program in the spring for those students who were not enrolled when the annual identification process was conducted. This includes students who enrolled in FBISD after October 1, 2009, and students who reside in the district but attend private or home schools. This service is provided to private and home school students as a courtesy to our community and is not required by the State of Texas.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved new atten-dance zones for high school #11 and elementary #45 for the 2010-2011 school year at its regular board meeting on Dec. 14.
High school #11 is located at 500 Waters Lake Blvd., in Missouri City, in the Hillwood Development, near Sienna Plantation, and will provide relief to Hightower and Elkins High Schools.
Elementary #45, located at 636 Glendale Lakes Drive in Rosharon, will provide relief to Schiff and Sienna Crossing Elementary Schools. The atten-dance zones are available on the district’s website at www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/about/zon-ing.cfm.
Students referred for spring testing must be entering first grade or above in the 2010-2011 school year. Registration packets are available at the front desk of the FBISD Administration Building beginning January 5. The Administration Building is located at 16431 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land.
Additional information about spring GT testing can be found online http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/gifted/ under “Testing Information and Important Dates.”
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Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection caused by parasites on the skin called dermatophytes. Fungi love warm, moist places, with the result that they are often a problem for people who wear tight-fitting sneakers or who don’t dry their feet properly. The condition is contagious. It can be spread by direct skin-to-skin contact and indirectly through towels, shoes, floors, etc. Take precautions to avoid this nasty condition by washing and properly drying the feet every day. Do not share towels with others. Wear socks made of cotton or wool, and change them if they become damp. Avoid wearing shoes made of synthetic materials. Powder the feet and the inside of the shoes with an antifungal powder.
If athlete’s foot does manage to get past your regular regimen of good foot care, please don’t try to treat it yourself. So-called “bathroom surgery” is often responsible for even more damage and prolonged discomfort. Instead, visit your podiatrist for efficient, appropriate, and long-lasting treatment. If you are new to the area and searching for qual-ity foot care, we invite you to call us. Our office is state-of-the-art and conveniently located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. PH: 281-980-3668.
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CITY OF SUGAR LANDNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING OF PROPERTY 1.3312 ACRES, TRACT “A” SAVOY PLAZA
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1.3312 ACRES TRACT “A” SAVOY PLAZA TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT, BEING FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SAVOY AND SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGH-WAY 90A AND SAVOY STREET PURPOSE: ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT
WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PRO-POSED PERMANENT ZONING SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.
WHERE: CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH
WHEN: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 6:30 P.M., JANUARY 12, 2010
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED ZONING MAY BE OB-TAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND PLANNING OFFICE AT (281) 275-2218 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected]. THE PLANNING OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND IS LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO SET UP AN APPOINT-MENT TO GO OVER ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN PERSON.
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CITY OF SUGAR LANDNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
8.018 ACRESTELFAIR AVENUE AND KEMPTON AVENUE
PERMANENT ZONING FOR 8.018 ACRES, TELFAIR SECTION 32 SOUTH OF TELFAIR AVENUE AND WEST OF KEMPTON AVENUE TO STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT PURPOSE: ONE (1) PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD AT
WHICH ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSED PERMANENT ZONING SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.
WHERE: CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH
WHEN: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 6:30 P.M., JANUARY 12, 2010
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED ZONING MAY BE OB-TAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND PLANNING OFFICE AT (281) 275-2218 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected]. THE PLANNING OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. TO 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AND IS LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2700 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD NORTH, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO SET UP AN APPOINT-MENT TO GO OVER ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN PERSON.
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Notice to Creditors Cause No. 09-CPR-022360
On the 14th day of December, 2009, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Juanita G. McClettie, Deceased, were issued to Vicky Diane McClettie, Independent Executor by County Court At Law # Three (3) of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause No. 09-CPR-022360 pending upon the docket in said Court. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below. The name where claims may be sent is c/o Stephanie M. Boates, whose address is 5100 Westheimer, Suite 131, Houston, Texas 77056, Telephone: 281-584-0034, Fax: 281-584-0036. Stephanie M. Boates, TX Bar Number: 00795545.
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Fort Bend County Munici-pal Utility District No. 81 will be received in the offices of Jones & Carter, Inc. at 6335 Gulfton Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77081, until 2:00 p.m., January 14, 2009, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of: Water Well No. 2 Rework.
The project is located in Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Dis-trict No. 81, Fort Bend County, Texas. Water Well No. 2 is lo-cated at Water Plant No. 1 at 5320 Windrush St, Fulshear, Texas 77441 (Key Map No. FC 522-P).
For construction contracts over $50,000 but less than $250,000, the bidder shall submit a certified or cashier’s check on a respon-sible bank in the State equal to two percent (2%) or five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. For construc-tion contracts over $250,000, the bidder shall submit a two per-cent (2%) certified or cashier’s check or a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the cashiers check or bid bonds payable to the Owner.
Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be purchased in the Construction Division of Jones & Carter, Inc., 6335 Gulf-ton, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77081, for the price of Thirty Dol-lars ($30) per set. No refunds will be made. Said documents may be examined without charge in the office of Jones & Carter Construction Division, A.G.C. or F.W. Dodge Corporation.
There will be a pre-bid conference at Jones & Carter, Inc. at 6335 Gulfton, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77081 at 2:00 p.m., January 7, 2010. Attendance is mandatory.
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Initially the city and Newland Communities partnered in the development of a conceptual plan for the 300 acres of commercial reserve within the TIRZ bound-ary. The TIRZ later included an additional 400 acres belonging to the University of Houston Sugar Land site.
A TIRZ is a tool that local gov-ernments can use to publicly finance needed structural improvements and enhanced infrastructure within a defined area. The primary goal of a TIRZ is to create additional new value and reinvest that added value back into the designated area.
Sugar Land Town Square, locat-ed within a TIRZ, is a prime exam-ple of this economic development
tool in action. Without the Sugar Land Town Square TIRZ, many of the improvements and amenities currently enjoyed by the residents would never have materialized, city officials say.
With Sugar Land Town Square serving as a thriving TIRZ model, the city will reinvest the new dol-lars that TIRZ 4 will create back into the project rather than using the city’s existing general property tax base to fund the public improve-ments.
City officials stress that the TIRZ will ensure residents of Sugar Land will see no impact to their residen-tial property taxes and are not asked to shoulder the burden of develop-ment within the designated zone.
The majority of citizens favored a “town center”, with only 11% saying one was not needed. The two sites generating the most inter-est were in the vicinity of Highway 6 and the Fort Bend Parkway and
the vacant site just south of City Hall on Texas Parkway. One will be addressed by the town center at Highway 6 and Sienna Parkway, with infrastructure currently underway there. The George E.
Johnson study identified the need for a similar opportunity on Texas Parkway. The City will continue to work towards making that hap-pen.
With regard to the Brazos river-bank and nearby area at the south-ern end of Missouri City, 78% wanted it preserved as a “green area” for public parks and recre-ational use.
Only 24% of respondents favored water and wastewater services to continue to be oper-ated by utility districts as they are today, while 75% wanted the City’s involvement at some level where service and facilities could be improved and if it made eco-nomic sense.
On the subject of public trans-portation, 70% favored some type of mass transit – either more park-and-ride service to major employ-ment centers or commuter rail.
Regarding street improvements, only 21% wanted to leave the street system as it is. The major-
ity wanted wider streets and aes-thetic improvements as the budget was made available. Almost 59% wanted to see street widening proj-ects along certain corridors only as rapidly as the City also could afford to add continuous side-walks, landscaping and other aes-thetic improvements. The remain-ing 20% favored more immediate action so long as right of way was available.
“Of the 5,000 surveys, 590, or almost 12%, were returned – an extraordinarily high number for a survey that offered no incentives,” Green said.
“In my 19 years of market research, I have never seen such a high response,” said Ray Lawrence with CDS Market Research. “It is clear you have a highly educated constituency who are sincerely interested in the future of their community.”
Green said that slightly more than 96 percent of respondents were homeowners and only 2%
of respondents were residents less than one year. About 30 percent of respondents were aged 45-54, with the majority of other respondents at least 34 years of age.
She pointed out that many of the respondents’ answers to growth and development factors affirm actions the City currently takes.
“The Comprehensive Plan sets the foundation for the communi-ty’s vision of our City’s future for the next 20 years and beyond,”
said Green. “It establishes the guidelines for our community’s impending growth. City Council will look to the plan and the citi-zen survey as additional tools as they address growth, development, transportation, infrastructure, ame-nities and image in future pro-grams and projects.”
The survey instrument and tabulations are available at www.missouricitytx.gov. Click on the “For Residents” tab.
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An annual tradition at Heritage Texas Properties/Fort Bend, is to hold a drawing for a full course Thanksgiving din-ner feast for 12, prepared by the Junior League of Houston. This year’s excited recipients
were The McGregor fam-ily, residents of New Territory in Sugar Land. “They were thrilled to learn they had won this wonderful dinner”, said Sharon Kaye, Realtor with Heritage Texas Properties.
D i a n a Power, Sales Associate with RE/MAX on the Brazos, has acquired her Real Estate B r o k e r ’ s License. A longtime local
veteran of real estate sales & resident of Fort Bend County, Diana has added to her profes-sional education by obtaining her Real Estate Broker’s License.
“I think it’s terribly important to continue learning and improv-ing my ability to service buyers and sellers,” said Power, a Multi-Million Dollar producer. “Real estate laws, trends, and market conditions are continually chang-ing, and I want to provide my customers the very best, most knowledgeable representation possible.”
“Diana Power is one of many sales associates at RE/MAX on the Brazos,” said Julius F. Zatopek, III, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX on the Brazos. “She always go above and beyond for her clients and constantly dem-onstrates exceptional work ethic, high morals, and strong ethical
behavior in all of her transac-tions; providing the type of ser-vice we are proud to represent at our firm.”
“By obtaining her Broker’s license, Diana Power just added one more example of desire to provide her clients utmost profes-sionalism,” Zatopek added.
“All of the agents in our office keep their skills sharp through ongoing education, some of which we receive via the RE/MAX Satellite Network (RSN)(r), the only educational training system of its kind in real estate; Agent Training on Demand (ATOD) via streaming video on the web; and traditionally classroom train-ing offered at our office,” said Zatopek. “RSN delivers over 60 monthly hours of real estate-spe-cific training directly into our con-ference room, and ATOD is avail-able 24/7, so many REALTOR(r) designations can be acquired without the time or expense of travel.”
In 2006, 2007, 2008, and lead-ing in 2009, RE/MAX on the Brazos sold more properties in Southwest Fort Bend County than any other company, according to HAR MLS data. The firm has constantly grown in size and mar-
ket share, from a start-up a few years ago when they recorded over $30 million in sales, and was awarded the “New Franchise of
the Year” by RE/MAX of Texas.For more information about RE/
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For many Americans, a home is still where the heart is this holiday season. According to a recent survey conducted by Weichert, Realtors, a new house was the most popular item on consumers’ holiday wish list and the home was the place they most wanted to spend their time during the holidays.
The study of Weichert.com visitors found that 51 percent would choose a new house if they could have just one holiday wish granted this year, while 21 percent would wish for a new car. Surprisingly, despite today’s challenging job market, only 14 percent had a new job at the top of their list.
When asked where they would most enjoy spending the holi-days, it was clear Americans still equate the holidays with home. A majority of respondents, 55 percent, said they would most enjoy spending the holidays in their own home, 27 percent opted for time at a relatives and 3 percent preferred to visit with
close friends. Still, the holiday is seen as a time to get away and vacation for 14 percent of Americans. However, only 1 percent of respondents felt they would most enjoy spending the holidays at a restaurant.
“The home often serves as the backdrop for many warm holi-day memories,” said James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, one of the nation’s largest independently owned real estate companies. “From a mantle to hang the stockings to a roof to display the lights to a dinning table to gath-er around, a home offers many ways to celebrate the holidays and share special moments with family and friends.”
The survey also revealed that the joy of giving remains the best gift of all during the holi-day season. Nearly nine out of 10 respondents said giving a gift that makes someone’s day is more satisfying than getting a gift that lets you know someone cares.
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Dark Blue Metallic LS2 STK# 152946 Classic Chevrolet (888)460-3199 $17,988
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2007 Nissan Versa Blue Onyx Metallic 1.8 SL STK# 357097 Classic Chevrolet (888) 460-3199 $9,999
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2009 Pontiac Vibe Ultra White 1.8L STK# 430168 Classic Chevrolet 29,628 Miles 4-cyl. auto, tilt, cruise. (888) 460-3199. $15,988
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2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Fire Red SLE Z71 STK# 160926 Classic Chevrolet 29,051 Miles (888) 460-3199. $40,356
2007 Ford Explorer Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic XLT STK# B05524 39,689 Miles Classic Chevrolet 6-cyl, auto, cruise, AM/FM/CD, rear AC, tilt. Call Classic Chevrolet (888) 460-3199
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2008 Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Crystal Pearl Unlim-ited Sahara STK# 627856 26,329 Miles Classic Chevrolet (888) 460-3199 $28,988
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Sandstone Metallic LS2 STK# 112766 Classic Chevrolet. (888) 460-3199. $13,995
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2005 Subaru Outback Brilliant Silver Metallic/Granite Gray Opal 2.5i 357525 Classic Chevrolet (888) 460-3199 $13,988
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban Dark Blue Metallic LT 1500 208613 Classic Chevrolet 33,127 Miles (888) 460-3199 $29,998
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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Summit White SLE 371657 Classic Chevrolet (888) 460-3199 $14,988
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2008 Nissan Altima Pebble Beach 2.5 SL 502920 Classic Chevro-let 14,218 Miles (888) 460-3199. $19,990
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Summit White LS 125434 Classic Chevrolet (888) 460-3199 $15,988
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2009 GMC Acadia Red Jewel Tintcoat SLT-1 133884 Classic Chevrolet 22,318 Miles (888) 460-3199 $29,900
2004 Jeep Wrangler Light Khaki Metallic Clearcoat Rubicon 795325 Classic Chevrolet (888) 460-3199 $17,998
2008 Nissan Rogue Phantom White SL 120670 Classic Chevrolet 41,521 Miles (888) 460-3199 $19,988
2009 Subaru Forester Satin White Pearl 2.5 X 707691 Classic Chevrolet 16,524 Miles 2.5L, 4cyl, cruise, tilt. (888) 460-3199 $20,988
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Black LT 195004 Classic Chev-rolet 3,156 Miles (888) 460-3199. $39,450
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Silver Birch Metallic LT 129692 Classic Chevrolet 4,769 Miles (888) 460-3199. $40,525
2008 Honda Odyssey Taffeta White EX-L w/DVD 012629 Classic Chevrolet 29,675 Miles 3.5L, 6cyl, heated seats, leather, power windows & locks. (888) 460-3199 $30,688
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Silver Birch Metallic LT 1500 284970 Classic Chevrolet 58,966 Miles Crew Cab, 5.3L V-8 , auto, OnStar, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD.(888)460-3199 $21,900
2008 Infiniti EX35 Platinum Graphite Metallic 300861 Classic Chevrolet 34,060 Miles 3.5L, 6-cyl, cruise, Bose stereo, tilt, power sunroof. (888) 460-3199 $31,988
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At First Colony Church of Christ on Saturday, December 19, Sugar Land Exchange Club, Fort Bend Exchange Club, Sugar Land Rotary, and Project Smile worked together to be Santa’s Exchange to 719 families by distributing over 10,000 toys to 2,721 kids. 988 families received special red and green invitation letters to participate. They were chosen through Project Smile and Fort Bend County’s social service programs. Santa, games, and activities were available for the children during the time their parents shopped.
There were over 400 student volunteers from area schools and countless Exchangites, Rotarians, and other service organizations members on hand to welcome the guest and help them select their toys. A month of collection and special bar-gain shopping proceeded four
days of sorting over 10,000 toys by 30 student volunteers, Exchangites, and Rotarian vol-unteers each night.
Project Smile began over 20 years ago when Carolyn Tarver sought to turn her grief from the loss of their only son Stan into something that was positive. She chose to make a few families in need smile at Christmas with gifts for their children that they did not expect. Over the years what started small has grown to bless many who receive toys and many who help. The remain-ing toys will be distributed at Bethel Ministry Monday morn-ing to an additional 575 fami-lies who were on the Santa’s Exchange waiting list for other needy families in Fort Bend County. The Smiles just con-tinue to go around the county thanks to good people doing good things.
The Missouri City-Sugar Land Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated announc-es its 13th Biennial Beautillion Ball on Sunday, December 27, at the Marriott Sugar Land Town Square, 1600 City Walk, Sugar Land, from 6:30 p.m. until midnight.
The theme of the Ball is
“Change We Can Believe In - One Step At A Time.” Tickets are $85 and proceeds will benefit Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc., Fort Bend Boys and Girls Club, and The Cinderella-Cinderfella Project, Inc.
For tickets and other informa-tion, please forward an email to [email protected].
Danielle Lockhart was honored December 2 by The Exchange Club of Sugar Land as Youth of the Month. Danielle is a member of the Student Council and the National Honor Society. She is a varsity ath-lete on the Clements High bas-ketball and track teams. Her community service hours are spent with Special Olympics, Jack and Jill of America, the Holocaust Museum, the Diabetes Walkathon, and play-ing flute at the Silverado nurs-ing home. Her first choice for college is Georgetown University where she plans to obtain a degree in international business.
State Representative Charlie Howard and wife Jo unveiled the District 26 ornament today at the annual Texas House of Representatives’ Capitol Christmas Tree Trimming in Austin.
Each Representative from across the state were given a plain ornament and asked to have a citizen from their dis-trict decorate the ornament to represent their part of Texas. The ornaments were provided
by the Speaker of the house to hang on the Capitol’s tree.
Representative Charlie Howard asked Clements High School Visual Arts Facilitator Sally Doyle to decorate the ornament to represent District 26.
Sugar Land is presently cel-ebrating the 50th anniversary of incorporation, which was the inspiration in painting the Capital ornament to hang on the Christmas Tree at the capi-
tol in Austin."I enjoyed presenting the
ornament from District 26 ,” said Representative Howard. “This is a wonderful way to
showcase each representative’s district, and this year’s orna-ment is especially significant because of the 50th anniversary of Sugar Land.”
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During December, toy barrels in the lobby of the Missouri City
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residents, City employees and local businesses pitching in to help bring holiday cheer to chil-dren in the area. For more than 25 years, toys have been donated to Bethel Ministries in Stafford to benefit families in need through-out Fort Bend County.
“As police officers we have the chance to show another side of law enforcement in helping others in a special way during the holidays,” says Community Liaison Officer Dan Flagg. “We
are grateful to our residents, employees, Walmart, Lake Olympia Animal Hospital and Oyster Creek Rotary Club who all pitched in with toys to help make this season a little happier for children in the area.”
Flagg said Bethel helps thou-sands of youngsters every year, and Missouri City Police Officers Association is proud to play a role in this holiday cheer. Missouri City has participated in the pro-gram for more than 25 years.
CH2M Hill Consulting brightened the holiday season for local Fort Bend children through its donations of fif-teen bicycles to the Fort Bend Community Partners’ Rainbow Room, a charitable organization dedicated to helping children and families in crisis.
Mike Lucchesi, Vice President of CH2M Hill said, “we wanted to make a difference this season, so we contacted Councilwoman Jacquie Chaumette to help find the right recipients.” Councilwoman Chaumette con-tacted the Rainbow Room and helped distribute the bikes.
“We rely upon the generosity of residents in the community, and gifts like this are a spe-cial part of what we do,” said Wende Lewis, President-Elect of the Rainbow Room. The Rainbow Room is a resource room stocked with snacks, dia-pers, school supplies, clothes, toiletries, toys, and other items frequently needed to meet the emergency needs of families in crisis. “Abused and neglect-ed children and adults do not deserve abused and used items so we carry almost exclusively new items,” said Rita Sosebee, President of the Board.
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