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Sugar Land city offi cials have short-listed a profes-sional minor league baseball team to build a stadium.

A Memorandum of Un-derstanding with Opening Day Partners, LLC (ODP) to provide a professional mi-nor league baseball team and develop a stadium in Sugar Land’s Cultural/Entertain-ment District is on this week’s city council agenda.

The MOU designates ODP as the city’s exclusive nego-tiation partner for 90-days while each party works to-ward more formal and bind-ing agreements.

ODP has a strong back-ground in minor league base-ball with more than 27 years of experience in developing multi-use ballparks and suc-cessfully owning and/or op-erating minor league teams of all classifi cations, according to a press release issued by the city of Sugar Land.

ODP -- a community-fo-cused operator that empha-sizes year-round community events and activities at their stadiums -- has designed, constructed and operated 14 ballparks since 1982, more than any other organization in professional baseball.

ODP is led by Chairman Peter Kirk, one of the best known owner/operators in minor league baseball; Presi-dent and Chief Operating Of-fi cer Jon Danos; and Hall of

Famer Brooks Robinson. Professional minor league

baseball is planned to be part of a larger destination activity center for Sugar Land, pro-viding opportunities for en-tertainment and recreation for Sugar Land residents, as well as attracting non-residents from the surrounding area.

“We established a vision for a cultural entertainment district within our community over a decade ago,” Mayor James Thompson said.

“We have worked tirelessly over the past several years to bring this plan closer to real-ity.”

A Visioning Task Force composed of a cross-section of citizens in 2007, as well as planning activities and work-shops, resulted in the creation of a formal vision for a des-tination activity center called the Cultural/Entertainment District on land surrounding the intersection of U.S. High-way 59 and University Blvd.

Three specifi c venues were identifi ed for initial devel-opment – an indoor concert venue, a minor league base-ball stadium and a festival site – and later supported by citizens in a November 2008 special election.

With community direction and public support, the City fi rst pursued professional mi-nor league baseball.

During the past year and a half, Sugar Land:

Sugar Land identifi es Professional Minor League Baseball team

● identifi ed a specifi c site;● performed a market assess-ment; ● determined specifi c goals for a suitable venue; and ● through a thorough pub-lic process involving formal Requests for Solicitations of Interest, identifi ed the best private sector partner to assist the City.

Sugar Land’s pursuit of a public-private partnership for the development and opera-tion of a ballpark is intended to result in a fi rst-class facil-

ity ready for the 2012 baseball season.

The facility is anticipated to be a fl exible multi-use design that will provide the potential to support college and high school baseball tournaments, concerts and other dynamic uses. “Communities all over the country have identifi ed the benefi ts of pursuing the development of entertainment districts to promote economic development and quality of life,” said Thompson.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Fort Bend CountyAttorney Roy Cordes last week accepted a Lifetime Achieve-ment Award presented to his wife Helen Cordes. The awardwas presented by the Fort Bend Regional Council on Sub-stance Abuse, Inc. at their Inaugural Recognition Luncheonheld Feb. 11 at Safari Texas. Over 225 community leaders,friends and family gathered to honor Helen for her tireless de-votion and dedicated service to FBRC. “Helen served FBRCwith a passion for our mission in many capacities. Her lead-ership and long years of service to FBRC are still evident inthe programs that we provide to children, families and indi-viduals in Fort Bend County.”—Photo by Larry Pullen

By SESHADRI KUMAREarly voting for the March

2 party primary elections has begun in 17 locations within Fort Bend County.

Early Voting sites are scat-tered throughout the county and are near to the major commuter routes used by Fort Bend County Residents. The Early Voting period ends on Feb. 26.

The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday March 2.

Eligible voters of Fort Bend County may vote at any of the 17 early voting sites and, unlike absentee voting by mail, no reason need be given for voting early.

When voting Early, or on Election Day, voters are asked to select between the primary ballots of the two major parties which will be nominating candidates for the November General Elec-tion.

Identifi cation is required in order to vote.

Voters should be prepared to show their voter registra-tion certifi cate or Texas Driv-er’s license, or other form of ID before voting.

One new location has been added for this election.

Aliana Clubhouse at the intersection of West Bellfort and new FM 1464 will re-place Garcia Middle School as an Early Voting location.

A complete list of the county’s Early Voting sites may be found at the Coun-ty’s election website, www.fortbendvotes.org.

Other important elec-tion information, including Election Day polling places and sample ballots, are also available online.

Election Workers are still needed to man the polls for the March 2 Primary Elec-tion in Fort Bend County.

According to Fort Bend County Elections Admin-istrator John Oldham, “We still have a need for both Judges and Clerks to work in voting locations throughout the County. We have a spe-cial need for workers who can speak both English and Spanish.”

“This is a great opportuni-ty for someone to earn extra money and, at the same time, serve their community,” Oldham added.

Election Day workers will earn $8.50 per hour for work-

Early voting in progress

ing this election and will also be paid for attending training classes.

Poll workers must be reg-istered voters in Fort Bend County, but experience is not required.

Information about be-coming a poll worker may be found on the Fort Bend County Election website, www.fortbendvotes.org or by calling the Elections offi ce at 281-341-8670.

In Fort Bend County, con-tested races in the Republi-can Primary include:

District Judge, 268th Judicial DistrictBrady G. ElliottRoxie RollCommissioner Pct 4Steve SmelleyJames PattersonDistrict AttorneyNina SchaeferRichard D. RaymondJohn HealeyCounty Court at Law #2Jeff McMeansRick ForlanoJustice of the Peace, Pct

1, Pl 2Gary A. GeickRobert L. “Bob” Thomas

Jr.Mary S. WardCounty ChairmanMike GibsonRick MillerOther races in the Republican Primary in-

clude:GovernorDebra MedinaKay Bailey HutchisonRick PerryMember, State Board of Education, District 10Rebecca OsborneMarsha FarneyBrian RussellU.S. Rep. District 9Dave BannenSteve MuellerU.S. Rep. District 14John GayRon PaulTim GraneyGerald D. WallContested races in the

Democratic Party Primary include:

U.S. Rep. District 14 Robert Pruett Winston Cochran Jeff CherryU.S. Rep. Dist. 22Kesha Rogers John Weider Doug BlattGovernorBill White

Farouk Shami Star LockeFelix Alvarado Alma Ludivina Aguado Bill DeerClement E. GlennLt. Govenor Linda Chavez-Thompson Ronnie Earle Marc KatzState Rep. Dist. 27Dora Olivo Ron ReynoldsCounty JudgeRodrigo Carreon Phillip AtisebaomoJP Pct 1 Pl 2 Aurelia Moore R.J. Blue Marty RochaJP Pct 2 Joel G. Clouser Sr. Tony ShermanCounty Chair Elaine Bishop Steve BrownContested Precinct Chair

races in the Democratic Party Primary are:

Precinct 1040 Eva ZamoraMarsha RoviaPrecinct 2030 Noel Pinnock, Skip BeltPrecinct 2059 Sherry HayttenRodney Griffi nPrecinct 2090 Emuka Bede Rose WallPrecinct 3082

Frederick LongfofferDan PaynePrecinct 3104 Syleta Harkins Hal HeitmanPrecinct 3113 A.R. Kahn Diana WheelerVilma C. ValenciaContested Republican Precinct races:Precinct 1103Kirk W. DeatrickLarry J. SatterwhitePrecinct 2061John J. HubenakAllen MurrellPrecinct 3004M. Azam AkhtarGreg GoodrumPrecinct 3009Terese RaiaLewis Luckenbach IIIPrecinct 3019Jane StocktonCharles C. Gregory IIIPrecinct 3020Ashley DeLayWill K. BlakemorePrecinct 4124Don H. McCallM. R. YousufPrecinct 4127Tobin EngletBill LeavittPrecinct 4129David R. WoodBill Moore

The Cedar Waxwing is a silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rak-ish black mask, and brilliant-red wax droplets on the wing feathers. A common winter bird they have a sheen that makes them almost look plastic or wax like! Spotted in the area since January, and large fl ocks of medium-sized birds have occurred the past two weeks. They should hang around for another month or so. They love the berries of the wax myr-tles that line Oyster Creek! Every year, the fl ocks descend on these trees and noisily feed on the berries so you’ll need bin-oculars to see them. Their call is a high-pitched buzzy sound and you’ll hear them as they fl y overhead. In the spring, they’ll head to the northern U.S. and Canada to breed, but you can see them high in trees, especially those with berries in our area. If the berries ferment, it’s quite common to see “drunken” birds. They also eat insects and are quite aerobat-ic. To see more pictures of Cedar Waxwings and other Fort Bend Birds, visit http://traction.typepad.com/birds/. Photo by Margaret Sloan.

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IT’S ABOUT THE IT’S ABOUT THE IT’S ABOUT THE TRUTH & INTEGRITYTRUTH & INTEGRITYTRUTH & INTEGRITY

Here he goes again...another election & more dirty politics!

Dear Voter:

I would like to personally apologize on behalf of my opponent to the Republican Party & Fort Bend County for his lack of integrity & dishonest campaign accusations. These tactics represents a DESPERATE POLITICIAN NOT A JUDICIAL CANDIDATE. I am appreciative & proud to have an outstanding example of integrity in my father, Judge Walter McMeans. I have worked hard for my own education & professional experience to run for judge. I stand firmly on my record independently as an attorney. I have handled over 1,200 more cases than my opponent in Fort Bend County alone. Experience doesn’t LIE – IT IS PUBLIC RECORD.

COUNTY COURT-AT- LAW No.2 VOTE FOR HONESTY

My opponent stated that I have only personally tried one case in Fort Bend County. Again it is about the TRUTH. Here are just a few cases I have “personally” tried. (misdemeanor & felonies) Cause # 74731, Cause # 66604, Cause # 28712, Cause # 28758, Cause # 127268, Cause # 43274

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law as a judge?


Endorsed by the Missouri City Police Officers AssociationMayor Charles Jessup, Meadows Place | Mayor Allen Owen, Missouri CityMayor Margie Krenek, Village of Pleak | Mayor Joe Gurecky, Rosenberg

Mayor Leonard Scarcella, Stafford | Police Chief Mark Hopkins, Katy ISD Ernie Taylor, Former Sugar Land Police Chief

“You want a District Attorney to be honest, fair, tough and accessible. John Healey is all of these things and he demands the same from his prosecutors. For 17 years he has been a D.A. who has made us proud.” - Joe Gurecky, Mayor of Rosenberg

TECHNOLOGYThe county is converting to a state of the art data management system. Healey has endorsed this new system and dedicated resources to implement it in his office and our county. We are heading towards a “paperless” office, more efficient use of time and resources, and quicker service to our citizens.

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIPSince 1992, Healey continues to manage the largest criminal law office in Fort Bend County, leading 44 asst. district attorneys in handling approx. 10,000 cases a year. He maintains an open-door policy so that ALL citizens can stay connected to their DA’s office.

ENSURING JUSTICEHealey’s team of prosecutors has won many successful prosecutions on a number of high profile cases. Also, the office has placed a priority on the protection of our most innocent crime victims – our children.

Experienced Honest QualifiedJohn Healey leads the fight against crime in Fort Bend County.

I am running for re-election because prosecution is my passion. My qualifications for my job are a well developed sense of Justice and Integrity, forged over 28 years in the District Attorney’s Office:

By making thousands of decisions on the merits of cases;• By personally trying dozens of criminal cases, esp. felony cases.• By reviewing thousands of cases with the police (intake of cases).• By drafting 17 annual county budgets for the DA’s Office.• By hiring 200 assistant DA’s over the last 17 years.• By keeping an open-door policy and open mind in order to better serve • all who interact with my office.

SCHAEFER:

RAYMOND:

EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE

Never practiced law in Fort Bend County.Until 2009, has never practiced criminal law. CPA / TAX ATTY, better suited for budget office, not DA office.Destined for mis-management due to his lack of knowledge.At a public forum, left open the possibility of re-hiring fired ADA Mike Elliott, who endorsed Raymond for DA.

Has always expressed that she wanted to be a judge. Has never managed more than one law office employee.Solo practitioner her whole career.No Prosecutorial Experience. Family Law Attorney.

VOTE FOR A PROVEN LEADER. DON’T TRUST THE SAFETY OF OUR COUNTY AND FAMILIES WITH UNQUALIFIED CANDIDATES

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SUGAR LAND/COMMONWEALTH. Over 4000sqft! 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths, game room, study/formal and extra room. Seller has updated carpet, tile granite counters, & more in 2009. Roof replaced too. Big yard. Price reduced to go $300’s.

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Built in 2006. Popular Perry 1 story home. 4 bed-rooms and both formals or study. 16’ tile and hardwood fl oors. Garage/gameroom. Covered over size patio. Playground & shed stays. Private Levee lot. Priced to go at $230,000.

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NEW LISTINGCustom home in gated acre-age com-munity. Over 4000 sq.ft! One story with bonus room. U p g r a d e s galore with hand scraped h a r d w o o d s thru-out. Gourmet island kitchen with granite and custom cabinets. Built-ins, 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths. Huge covered patio and 3-car garage. Price to go in the $500’s.

Mike Casey, President of For-est Financial Services recently announced the creation of Home-Way Mortgage.

An elite full-service mortgage company, HomeWay, is dedicated to providing clients with detailed personal service at competitive rates, Casey said.

HomeWay Mortgage stands apart because it is a direct lender providing clients with in-house underwriting, down-payment as-sistance, experienced loan offi -cers and unique loan products in addition to the standard purchase and refi nance of conventional, FHA, VA, and 100 percent USDA loans, he said.

With over $32 million in man-aged assets, a staff of 12 loan of-fi cers, and the ability to provide construction fi nancing, Forest Fi-nancial Services gives HomeWay the fi nancial strength and support

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David Randolph, left, Reagan Tielke and Mike Casey

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among American men. It is estimated that one in six males will develop the disease during his lifetime. However, promising new treat-ment options have been devel-oped to help combat this life threatening disease.

One of the most innovative of these treatments in the coun-try is robotic-assisted laparo-scopic prostatectomy (removal of the prostate), and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the fi rst and only hospital in Fort Bend County offering this minimally invasive, state-of-the-art surgical option using the DaVinci S Sur-gical System.

There are many factors that make robotics an exceptionally valuable tool in the operating

room during prostate surgery, for both the patient and surgeon. “Perhaps two of the most-feared possible long-term effects of a radical prostatectomy are erec-tile dysfunction and urinary in-continence,” said Zvi Schiffman, M.D., urologist on staff at Meth-odist Sugar Land Hospital.

“My specially-trained team and I have discovered that by us-ing the robotic technique there is greater nerve sparing, which provides patients with the best chance for maintaining potency and continence.”

Dr. Schiffman completed the fi rst robotic prostatectomy at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital in early February and was assist-ed by his partner, Kevin Nickell, M.D. Drs. Schiffman and Nickell have over 10 years of combined

experience in robotic surgery.Robotic technology offers a

number of advantages during surgery. For instance, the robotic “arms” fi lter even minute trem-ors of the human hand to provide steadiness.

The robot’s camera also pro-vides a three-dimensional, ste-reoscopic image of the body’s interior, as opposed to a two-dimensional image on a fl at screen.

“This improved perspec-tive enables depth perception that sharpens the visualization of the prostate and the network of nerves and tissue surround-ing it. Additionally, by scaling down the motion of the robotic instruments, the surgeon can perform extremely precise, intri-cate movements during the pro-

Robotic surgery to treat prostate cancer

Urologists using the robot: John Boon, M.D.; Zvi Schiffman, M.D.; Henry Pham, M.D. and Kevin Nickell, M.D.

cedure,” added Dr. Nickell. For example, if the surgeon’s hand moves fi ve centimeters, he or she can scale the robotic hand to move only one centimeter.

Robotic technology also offers a number of advantages after sur-gery including: • less pain and scarring • diminished blood loss • a shorter hospital stay • reduced recovery period for a quicker return to daily activities.

The actual robot consists of a tower that manipulates instru-ments controlled from a console that is situated a few feet from the patient. At the console, the sur-geon operates four robotic “arms” and “wrists” using hand and foot controls.

One of the robotic arms holds a tiny video camera, one works as a retractor and the other two replicate the surgeon’s exact hand movements. The camera and in-struments are inserted through small keyhole incisions in the pa-tient’s abdomen. The surgeon then directs the robotic instruments to dissect the prostate gland and sur-rounding tissue.

Unlike standard laparoscopic approaches that require counter-intuitive movements by surgeons (whereby the surgeon must move his hand to the left in order to move the mechanical device to the right), the robotic technology affords surgeons the direct, “intu-itive” control they exercise in tra-ditional open surgical procedures, seamlessly translating their natu-ral hand, wrist and fi nger move-ments at the console into corre-sponding micro-movements of laparoscopic surgical instruments inside the patient’s body.

Methodist Sugar Land Hospi-tal is planning to use robotic sur-gery for gynecological, colorectal and urological surgeries.

Urologists currently using the robot are Zvi Schiffman, M.D.; Kevin Nickell, M.D.; Henry Pham, M.D. and John Boon, M.D.

The robot has created much excitement for other urologists and other specialists who are looking forward to being part of the robotics team.

“The robotic program is a continuation of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s commitment to bringing the medical center home to Fort Bend County as well as fi nding and applying the most precise, most benefi cial surgi-cal techniques to put patients on a quicker road to recovery with better outcomes,” said Dr. Schiff-man.

To make an appointment with Dr. Schiffmann, Dr. Nickell or other specialists using robotics technology, call Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s physician refer-ral line 281-274-7500 or visit MethodistSugarLand.com.

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The Texana Center Board of Trustees presented Cathy Gonza-les with a HEROES Award during their recent board meeting. The HEROES award stands for Helping Everyone Recognize Our Exceptional Employees Service. Gonzales is the Financial Services Supervisor, an often forgotten, but extremely important department. She is always willing to go the extra mile to help when questions arise concerning pay checks, time sheets, paid time off (PTO) or anything else within her department. Cathy’s colleagues speak highly of her stating that she is very helpful and patient, she trusts staff to perform their duties and will roll up her sleeves to help. Above, Texana board chair Dianne Wil-son presents the award to Gonzales.

Cathy Gonzales gets HEROES Award

The Houston Community College Southwest Art Department opens How I Will Die on Feb.22. There will be an artists’ reception on March 26, from 7-9 p.m. The reception and exhibition will be held in the Annex Gallery at 13645 Murphy Road, Suite 250, Stafford. The exhibit closes April 1 at noon. The event is free and open to the public. How I Will Die features ten student artists exploring how they might pass away. Some of the artists used their own paranoia as the basis for their pieces, while others did research on death sta-tistics for people with demographics similar to their own. Exhibit-ing artists include: Laura J. Bennett, Derek Eley, Rachel Hewlett, Matthew Manalo, David McClain, Jennifer L. F. McNichols, An Nguyen, Emily Peacock, Kristy Peet, and Sarah Sudhoff. For an ap-pointment to visit the gallery or for more information, contact Clara Thibeaux at 713-718-6370. Photo: JENNIFER McNICHOLS.

How I Will Die Art Exhibition

By JANICE SCANLANA couple of weeks ago

an email was going around called 20 individual thoughts to make you smile—and most of them did. Number 2 was “Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argu-ment when you realize you’re wrong.”

Yee-gads. What are the ways of reversing yourself gracefully?

That answer really comes down to whether you need to “save face” or can admit. I hadn’t fully thought that through . . . or thought of that. Or it can be stubbornly try-ing to “win” even when what you’re saying no longer even makes sense to you—so you paint yourself further into a corner.

Think of how hard it is to change course just with words. Actions are another thing altogether.

What’s done is done. So the consequences can be more diffi cult to deal with. And we’ve all found ourselves in “I didn’t intend that to hap-pen” land.

With juveniles, judgment and impulse control have not

matured to think before you act.

In fact, we can all remem-ber the roller-coaster emo-tions and highs and lows of adolescence.

When I sat on the Grand Jury for the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County in the late 80’s, cases involv-ing juveniles really slowed our deliberations because life-long penalties, stigma and hurt can often follow an indictment. Was putting the kid “in the system” going to create a career criminal?

By THOMAS J. PARR, M.D.Have you noticed all the

magazines in the grocery checkout lines that mention personal fi tness or weight loss on their covers?

Their headlines sound so very positive!

Sadly, when you look in-side, the pictures don’t even begin to look like you!

They are always of young, agile bodies without an ounce of fat demonstrating exercises in positions that most of us could not possibly get into without hurting ourselves. It’s enough to discourage the most committed of us.

Contrary to what the illus-trations would imply, all of us really can improve our per-sonal fi tness.

Unlike those magazines, we just have to set reasonable goals, appropriate for our life-styles, our interests, and our body types.

To do otherwise will be-come too discouraging and lead to failure.

Fitness involves three on-going categories of overall health: diet, exercise, and per-sonal medical management.

The best way to manage all of these is with a daily log or diary. It can be something as simple as a pencil and paper on the refrigerator door. It can be a formal journal. It can be a computer program or an on-line log. It can even be a cell phone application.

But keeping a written re-cord and tracking what you actually do with your personal goals is a very effective way to achieve success.

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By RUSSELL C. JONESLast year’s stimulus bill in-

cluded $2.7 billion in grants available to local governments under something called the Energy Effi ciency and Con-servation Block Grant. Like all government agencies and programs, it is known by an acronym, the EECBG. The purpose of the program is to allow cities, counties, states and, oh yes, Indian tribes, “to develop and implement proj-ects to improve energy effi -ciency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions in their communities.”

The City of Sugar Land ap-plied for a grant and was al-located $781,400. Of course there was a catch, and a portion of the fi rst $250,000 required the city to develop an Energy Effi ciency and Conservation Strategy (the EECS). It made sense for the city to fi rst hire an Energy Services Company (the ESCO) to perform the tasks necessary to create the most effective EECS.

The EECS which was de-veloped proposes that the city replace existing light fi xtures with higher effi ciency fi xtures, incandescent light bulbs with CFL bulbs and HVAC controls with higher effi ciency controls. Solar panels will be installed on several buildings. All these projects will be retrofi ts of exist-ing municipal facilities, whose value can be determined using standard fi nancial calculations.

Upon questioning by this writer, it was discovered that the entire project would have a payback period of about 22 years on a discounted cash fl ow basis. Implementation of the solar panel project alone, how-ever, would have an infi nite payback period (i.e. it will never

pay for itself). The advice of the ESCO was that the adoption of this particular EECS would be acceptable to the federal gov-ernment and would result in the disbursement of the remaining portion of the EECBG.

It was also revealed that the City’s submission of the EECS would include a representation that implementation would re-sult in the creation or retention of 8 jobs. Concerned that such a statement meant that the city would be employing 8 new individuals, this councilmem-ber was assured that, no, this number is merely a statistical calculation used by the federal government to determine the effectiveness of the stimulus package.

This true-life example of how the stimulus package is being spent and how the feds calculate the resulting employ-ment numbers should concern every taxpayer.

The reality is that “going green” currently makes no eco-nomic sense. Even Boulder, Colorado is experiencing dif-fi culties in its aggressive at-tempt to force its taxpayers to implement even the simplest

green projects. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Boulder has been offering sub-sidized energy audits to its resi-dents since 2006.

A follow-up study found that only half of the residents who had the audit actually imple-mented its recommendations, despite incentives such as dis-counts on green products. A number of business were pro-vided the energy audit free (i.e. taxpayer-paid), but they only experienced 20% of the anticipated energy savings; the remaining recommendations were simply too expensive to implement.

Like the law of gravity, the law of supply and demand, where the supply of personal dollars is not great enough to satisfy the personal demand for going green, cannot be over-turned by governmental inter-vention.

The green police made their debut in an Audi ad during the Super Bowl. They arrested a customer who answered “plas-tic” to the checkout clerk at a grocery store, a homeowner us-ing incandescent light bulbs, a man throwing an orange peel into a garbage disposer instead of a compost pile, and two real police offi cers drinking from styrofoam cups.

Maybe this was all in good fun. Maybe the ad, like George Orwell’s 1984, is merely a vi-sion of what the future might be if humanity does not take steps to protect itself from big gov-ernment.

Jones is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Sugar Land and serves as Councilman for Dis-trict 3. He was fi rst elected to the City Council in 2003. He owns a law fi rm and a title insurance company in Sugar Land.

The View From Sugar Land

Russell Jones

Sugar Land goes green

Musings: Consequences

By DICK PHILLIPS “What is that building in the middle of the fi eld?”

For years when you drove along the Southwest Freeway and came to University Drive, though the name of the inter-section may have given you a hint, there was little evi-dence of what existed in that lonely building sitting in the middle of a fi eld on the south side. Hopefully, the secret is out now. With the generous support of the City of Sugar Land, the George Founda-tion, the County and private donors, the University of Houston System (UHS) was able to construct our second building, a 150,000-square-foot academic building called Brazos Hall. With red and white banners proclaiming its existence, the community now has higher education on prominent display.

Do you know you can get an associate degree in nurs-ing at the University of Hous-ton System at Sugar Land (UHSSL) campus, as well as a bachelor of science in nursing and a master’s degree in nurs-ing? If not, you’re probably not the only one.

Nursing, a featured pro-gram on the campus with state-of-the art facilities and highly credentialed instruc-tors, is but one of more than 30 degrees offered at the bac-calaureate and master’s level at the Sugar Land campus. UHS offers junior, senior and master’s level courses, leav-ing freshman and sophomore classes to Wharton County

Junior College (WCJC), our on-campus partner and to off-campus partners, particularly Houston Community College (HCC).

Since the opening of Brazos Hall last summer, enrollments at the campus have soared, and the buildings are bursting at the seams. What’s next? Dirt will soon begin to move for the addition of a Fort Bend County/University library to be built on the south side of the developing quad. The Fort Bend County joint-use library will serve the univer-sity and junior college needs as well as the citizens. This partnership is a win for the university and college, a win for the County and certainly a win for taxpayers.

When the going gets tough…..

Tough economic times present a unique challenge to higher education. You’ve

undoubtedly read about bud-get cuts. Universities need to tighten their belts just like ev-eryone else. But the unique challenge is that while cutting budgets, we must fi nd ways to educate the added enrollments created by the slow economy. UHSSL is uniquely posi-tioned to meet that need. The combination of two years of community college and UHS courses provides the most economical way to a quality education. In a future article, I will provide numbers that may surprise you.

Do you think higher edu-cation is only about quality of life? A recent study con-cluded that for every 1,000 students more than 400 jobs are created and more than$23 million in economic devel-opment is created. Did you know that people with a bach-elor’s degree, on average earn over $1 million more than those without a degree during their career? That’s an old average, by the way.

I hope to be able to an-swer your questions on higher education, so I invite you to email me with subjects you would like addressed in future articles. I’ll call on my col-leagues to help me.

Email [email protected] I’d love to talk about higher education issues that are on your mind.

Dick Phillips, associate vice-chancellor of the Uni-versity of Houston System, is in charge of the Sugar Land and Katy - Cinco Ranch cam-puses.

Higher education in Fort Bend

Dick Phillips

Set reasonable goals to ‘lose it’

Not just oil, Pennzoil

Or could the kid benefi t from some guidance, coun-seling and adult supervision? With a juvenile-- anger, con-fusion, distrust, and fear can make it diffi cult for kids “to learn” from a mistake and get down the road to remorse and behaving better.

Moreover, all kids don’t have adults who can see past the teenage actions and “what’s good” about him or her.

Parents of these kids can lack the coping and parent-ing skills to get a kid on track as well. And there’s the time factor for working and single parents. Not excuses, but is-sues that impact success.

What’s the cost of one wasted life in productivity and incarceration?

So is it worth the time to have outreach programs for kids?

Even in Justice of the Peace Court a kid’s misdemeanor re-cord “stays in the database.” Does a kid get labeled bad so he or she fulfi lls that proph-ecy?

Jail and lifelong crime skills are much more expensive than alternatives to get more kids (and parents) on track, but ini-tially cost money and require change.

In my work with organiza-tions, I’ve seen “problem” employees who the company tried mediation become high-ly productive.

In one instance, when I started talking with the em-ployee, she initially appeared to be hopeless. However, as we talked, what she loved about her job starting coming through the hurt. I saw a rose bloom before my eyes, but all her supervisors were seeing were the thorns.

The consequences of that talk: the problem employee became employee-of-the-year bank wide for a large regional bank the very next year—just

pressure regularly? You can do it at many local drug stores for free, or you can purchase a simple home blood pressure monitor.

Maintain a log of your blood pressure. If your log shows you are usually around 120/80, you are doing reason-ably well.

However, if you are above 140/90 or under 90/60, you need to see your personal phy-sician to be evaluated. Make an appointment and take your blood pressure log with you.

Do you have diabetes? To-day it is much easier to track your blood sugar levels close-ly one or more times a day and to make immediate corrections accordingly.

Again, maintaining a log or diary is very benefi cial, both for you and for your doctor. It is also helpful if the log con-tains when you exercise, what and when you ate, and when you took your medication.

Diet does affect your overall health, and the “food police” are not always the best experts as to what is best for you.

Pay close attention to any foods that don’t set well on your stomach.

You may need to be very careful about foods which will elevate stomach acid, or you may be allergic to certain food products, such as dairy or soy which are commonly used in food preparation.

Your primary care phy-sician can help advise you about stomach acid problems, and an allergist will be able to help you determine if you are allergic to some foods.

Food quantity is within your control. Again, this is another area where keeping an honest

record helps. Do a little looking around

to fi nd a system that will work well with your life style and your personality.

For example, there is a free iPhone app called Lose-It which makes it easy to keep up with your food consump-tion and exercise throughout the day.

Appropriate exercise is relatively easy to do if you keep a written record and measure it against your goals. Just knowing that you need to write something in your log each day is often enough of a motivator to get you to do something physical for a few minutes.

The easiest, least expen-sive, and very benefi cial ex-ercise is a 30-minute walk at least 4 days a week. Note that there isn’t a “good cheat” on the 4 days a week.

Doing a 1-hour walk twice a week or a 2-hour walk once a week is not a substitute.

For folks who are over-weight and who do not have a current exercise program, you can fi nd a suggested down-loadable walking/exercise log on my web site at www.tomparrmd.net/patient-info.html .

Back to those magazines...one more discouraging fac-tor is that they claim you can reach your personal fi tness goals in a matter of just a few weeks. The truth is that it took more than just a few weeks to get your overall health, weight, and personal fi tness into its current state.

It is going to take more than a few weeks to undo what it took several years to create!

Set your goals more long term, and make them be more realistic. For example, make weight loss be no more than 3-5 pounds a month.

You are guaranteeing dis-couragement and failure to do otherwise. If you are able to exceed that goal, then you will be even more encouraged to keep going.

Dr. Thomas Parr, an ortho-pedic surgeon in Sugar Land, can be reached at 281-491-7111.

from three talks. Can we have better conse-

quences by changing our ap-proaches with kids and par-ents?

We need more long-term effective solutions for how we process and “punish” juvenile offenders.

Write to Janice at [email protected].

INDEPENDENT • FEBRUARY 17, 2010 • Page 5

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Legal NoticesCommunity Calendar

Stafford MSD Education Foundation will host its fi rst Golf Tournament, March 18, 2010. All proceeds of the charity tournament will go to the Foundation to help support student scholarships and teach-er grants. Registration forms are available at www.stafford.msd.esc4.net or by emailing [email protected]. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.

SMSD Education Foundation’s

Golf Tournament

Free seminarsCome and meet Drs. Ponce

de Leon, Kulvinder Bajwa, and Sheilendra Mehta on the third Wednesday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. at Methodist Sugar Land Hos-pital, located in Conference Room A&D in the Main Pavil-ion. The doctors will present the latest information on Lap-Band surgery and answer your questions. Seating is limited. Call 281-274-7500 to reserve your seat. Seminar Dates: Feb. 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20.

Neck PainDrs. Jeffrey B. Wood and

Anthony J. Muffoletto, or-thopedic spine surgeons with Methodist Orthopaedic Spe-cialists of Texas, will be lead-ing cervical/neck pain semi-nar on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The one-hour presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Conference Room A&D. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.Call 281-274-7500 to register.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Fort Bend, will conduct a free Family to Family Course on Monday, March 1, for family members of close relatives with major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaf-fective disorder. This series of 12-weekly classes is struc-tured to help family members understand and support their ill relative while maintain-ing their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained volunteer family mem-bers who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a seri-ous mental illness in the fam-ily. For registration call 281-494-5193. The classes will be at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Bou-levard, Missouri City, from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

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tee members and volunteers are needed for the 19th annual ELVIS – a 75th Birthday Bash fundraiser benefi ting the Fort Bend Women’s Center. There is still time to register as a sponsor and steering commit-tee member. Sponsor party is Thursday, Feb 25, 6:30 p.m. at Perry’s Steakhouse. Spon-sorships range from $750 to $10,000. Individual tickets are $75. Silent auction items are still needed. For reser-vations and information, call 281-344-5757 or [email protected] or log on to www.fortbendwom-enscenter.org. Proceeds ben-efi t survivors of domestic vio-lence and sexual assault and their children.

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library presents a special, introducto-ry program on Nithya Yoga on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., in the library, at 550 Eldridge. Ma Daivi Nithya, a certifi ed Nithya Yoga instruc-tor from the Houston chapter of the Life Bliss Foundation, will present a basic introduc-tion and demonstration of this ancient form of yoga. Anyone interested in learning more about meditating, reducing stress and improving self-awareness can attend. The program is free. For more in-formation, call 281-277-8934 or 281-341-2677.

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The Friends of the Arts committee, First United Meth-odist Church, Missouri City, presents in concert, pianist, Eugenio DeRosa. DeRosa has given recitals in Europe, the United States, Central and South America, and Japan. He has recorded for the RAI Italian Television and the National Radio Companies of France, Spain and Japan. The concert will be held on Satur-day, Feb. 27, the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lex-ington Blvd., Missouri City beginning at 4 p.m. It is free to the public but love donations will be accepted. For further details, call 281-499-3502 or e mail: [email protected].

LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALSSealed Competitive Proposals will be re-ceived in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Read-ing Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEB-RUARY 25, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosen-berg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and the names of the proposers made public. Propos-als received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.1. RFP 10-048 – AUCTIONEER SER-VICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSETS;2. RFP 10-064 – LEASE OF PROPERTY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-155465 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $19,864.47+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -DANA CRAIG PREJEAN & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 3 OF BRIARGATE SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 34 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 215000030260907/1939004900026)

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $68,070.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, TX77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-168968 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,694.94+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JACQUELINE CAMEL LEWIS AKA JACQUELINE R. LEWIS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 107 IN BLOCK 15 OF MEADOWCREEK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 19, PAGE 15 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 4960030151070907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $162,150.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchas-ing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Rosenberg An-nex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.1. BID 10-053 – PAVEMENT MARKING ON VARIOUS ROADS;2. BID 10-054 – THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC COATING ON VARIOUS ROADS;3. BID 10-055 – TONER AND INK CAR-TRIDGES;4. BID 10-056 – CULVERTS;5. BID 10-057 – BRIDGE MATERIALS;6. BID 10-058 – PURCHASE AND HAULING OF EARTHEN TYPE ROAD MATERIALS;7. BID 10-059 – PURCHASE AND HAULING OF CHEMICAL TYPE ROAD MATERIALS;8. BID 10-060 – EQUIPMENT FILTERS;9. BID 10-061 – HVAC REPAIRS.Unit sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. No bonds required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-169195 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $9,793.77++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MAJOR I ADAMS II & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF SIENNA POINT, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1528/B, 1529/A, 1529/B, 1530/A AND 1530/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 8126010010130907)

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $179,340.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #05-DCV-144424 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $15,257.91+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -WILLIAM R. SENIOR, TRUSTEE had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.9236 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE ELIJAH ROARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 77, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS TRACT 2 IN THE SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FROM TEXAS-GEORGIA, INC. TO WILLIAM R. SENIOR, TRUSTEE DATED DECEMBER 29, 1980 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 937, PAGE 728 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 0077000001115907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $72,500.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


Keep Sugar Land Beautiful invites you for an afternoon of sporting fun. Register today to participate in the 8th An-nual Old West Sporting Clays Tournament to be held on Fri-day, Feb. 19, at the American Shooting Center. The tourna-ment is a limited shoot with a 100-target format. Awards will be given for the top three places in Lewis Class A, B, and C divisions, as well as overall high and low point shooters. Individual shooter registration is $175 and four-person teams are $600. Warm-up games and lunch begin at 12:30. For reg-istration, contact Vicki Gist, KSLB Executive Director, at 281-313-5752, or [email protected]. Registration forms are available at www.kslb.org.

The Clements High School Class of 2010 will host a Stu-dent Talent & Style Show on Feb. 25 in the Clements Com-mons. The fundraiser, orga-nized each year by the senior class to benefi t their ProGrad event, will include a dinner catered by Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant, a raffl e, and a live auction. Tickets for dinner and the show can be purchased in advance for $20. Tickets for attending only the show are $5 and will be sold at the door. Reserved tables will be avail-able for $200. The evening will begin at 6 p.m., with din-ner and the Talent Show com-mencing at 7 p.m. followed by the Style Show featuring stu-

Dancing date for Moms & SonsIt’s time for moms and sons

to round up their dance moves. Missouri City’s “Moms and Sons Western Roundup” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Com-munity Center, 1522 Texas Parkway. Moms and sons are both encouraged to come dressed up for the occasion, so don’t forget the Western wear!

The cost is $30 per couple, and $15 for each additional son, and includes entrance to the event, dinner and en-tertainment. To order tickets, call 281-403-8637 or purchase them in person at the Commu-nity Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sugar Creek Garden Club will meet at Sugar Creek Country Club, Thursday, Feb. 18. Social hour begins at 9:30 a.m. with meeting at 10 a.m. The program “Ready, Set, Show Innovative Designs with Backgrounds,” will be pre-sented by Mary Kay Ellis,Vice President, Houston Federation Of Garden Clubs and Master Flower Show Judge. Call Ai-leen Flack to make a reserva-tion at 281-494-3439.

Talent & Style Show

Sporting Clays Tournament

Aramco Services Company is partnering with The Meth-odist Hospital System to raise awareness and funds to help reduce the incidence of stroke in the greater Houston area.

Aramco Services will be the presenting sponsor for The Methodist Hospital System’s fourth annual Stride4Stroke 5K Walk/Run on March 6.

This year, MSLH has cho-sen to name its Stride4Stroke team in memory of Art Cra-mer, who gave thousands of hours of dedicated service to our hospital as a volunteer.

Art suffered a stroke in Jan-uary 2008 and passed away in November 2009.

For more information and to register go to www.method-iststride4stroke.com and click “Register Here.”

Select “Join a Team” then choose to “Join Existing Team” where you can then se-lect MSLH—IN Memory of Art Cramer to join the MSLH team.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Sugar Land held a kick off for their up-coming April event and fund-raiser. They will also be cel-ebrating cancer survivors with a complimentary luncheon at noon on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Christ United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver and would like to at-tend, please RSVP by Feb. 15 to Janice Shupp at [email protected] or 832-539-1064.

Sugar Creek Garden Club

Relay for Life

dents modeling clothing from various local merchants. Con-tact Melinda Henry at 281-565-1122 or Caroline Roberts at 281-491-9269 to purchase tickets for the event. For more information on the Clements ProGrad 2010 Talent and Style Show visit www.clementspro-gradonline.com

Stride4Stroke

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The State of TexasTo: DANIELLE JEANETTE CUNNINGHAM,

and to all whom it may concern, RespondentGREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of CUNNINGHAM, CORTNEY; CUNNINGHAM, KAREN, petitioner, was fi led in the 387th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on May 28, 2009 against DANIELLE JEANETTE CUNNINGHAM, Respondent, being numbered 09-DCV-172193 and entitled In the Interest of Caden Cunningham, a Minor Child. The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION FOR TERMINATION AND ADOPTION FOR STEPCHILD, FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD as is more fully shown by Petition on fi le ion this suit.The date and place of birth of the child who is the subject of the suit: February 11, 2003.The court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 8th day of February 2010.

Attorney for petitioner or respondent:

Robert L Thomas, Jr

THE THOMAS LAW FIRM

807 HOUSTON STREET

RICHMOND TX 77469

281-238-4366

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

Deputy District Clerrk Epi CantuTelephone: 281341 45223


DIVORCE

The State of TexasTo: Albert Turner A.K.A James Turner, and to all whom it may concern, RespondentGREETINGS:You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Original Petition in Suit Aff ecting the Parent-Child Relationship of Robert Darren Frank, was fi led in the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on December 31, 2009 against Albert Turner A.K.A. James Turner, being numbered 09-DCV-177565 and entitled In the Interest of Karissa Turner, Jairus Turner, Hayden Turner, Kennedy Turner, a Minor Child. The suit aff ects the patent-child relationship. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you.The court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 8th day of February 2010.

Petitioner’s Attorney:

Robert L Thomas, Jr

THE THOMAS LAW FIRM

807 HOUSTON STREET

RICHMOND TX 77469

281-238-4366

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCAELLIOTT

Deputy District Clerrk Epi CantuTelephone: 281341 45223

Brightwater Garden Club

The Brightwater Garden Club will meet on Monday February 22, 2010 at the Brightwater Club House, Brightwater Drive at West-shore, Missouri City. Shari Koch of the Fort Bend Exten-sion service will present a pro-gram on how to identify and avoid invasive plants. The meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. with refreshments and the pro-gram at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone interested in gardening. For more informa-tion, call 281-403-1044.

All In The Timing The HCC Southwest Col-lege Fine Arts Department will present All In The Tim-ing written by David Ives, Feb.17 through Feb. 21. Per-formances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Annex Theatre, 13645 Mur-phy Road, Suite 250, Stafford. All In The Timing, six one-act comedies written by Da-vid Ives, winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, directed by John Corley, bring together wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun. “The writ-ing is not only very funny, it has the density of thought and precision of poetry.All In The Timing is by a master of fun. David Ives spins hilarity out of words” ---NY Times. All In The Timing is HCC South-west Fine Arts Department entry into the TCCTA Annual Play Festival held this year at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission and $5 for students, faculty and staff. Reservations can be made by calling 713-718-6369. For more information call Clara Thibeaux at 713-718-6370.

Strength of Cancer Survivors On Saturday, Feb.27, the

American Cancer Society is hosting their annual Relay For Life of Sugar Land Cancer Survivors’ Luncheon at Christ United Methodist Church Fel-lowship Hall on 3300 Aus-tin Parkway, Sugar Land. The Survivors’ Luncheon is a kick-off event hosted be-fore the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, the organization’s signature activ-ity. Relay offers everyone in a community the opportunity to fi ght back against cancer.

Janice Shupp, 2010 Survi-vor Chair, says: “We are look-ing forward to paying tribute to the tremendous personal journey that cancer survivors have been on. Every survivor is invited, whether they were diagnosed yesterday or 30 years ago.” Relay allows com-munities to celebrate the lives of those who have survived their personal battle with can-cer. For the newly diagnosed, Relay offers an opportunity to meet and share with others. For the long-term survivor, Relay brings a communities’ recognition of the struggle and closure. For more informa-tion, or to make a reservation, please call Janice Shupp at 832-539-1064 or email her at [email protected]. For more information about the Ameri-can Cancer Society call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Moms Market Just in time for Mother’s

Day, Little Fishers Pre-school will be hosting a great spring craft and gift sale on the grounds of their school and Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 2011 Austin Park-way Sugar Land on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This rain or shine event will fea-ture local vendors with unique home, yard, candles, food, soaps, jewelry, kitchen items, handbags, clothing, and baby items. Lunch and snack items will be for sale. Admission is free. Proceeds benefi t the Little Fishers Preschool. For more information, contact Cathy Shisler at 281-285-5656.

Masters Swimming Clinic

Free clinic to introduce those interested in Masters Swimming will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at First Colony Aquatic Center, 4350 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, for all swimmers 18+years. No com-petitive experience required, great for fi tness swimmers, triathletes, anyone looking to join a regular coached work-out. Must register to attend at [email protected] or 281-389-3258


Film Review: Valentine’s DayLove is in the air and in

this movie. I showed up at First Colony AMC to see this movie on Friday February 12th on opening day with a bit of a ‘tude.

You must understand that the great Larry H. does not see silly, love-story movies with the sophomoric title of “Valentine’s Day.”

In the fi rst 30 minutes, I was so nonplussed and turned off by the syrupy characters that I started to walk. Then I decided it was so cold outside and not time yet for date night with Mo-nique H. that I might as well stay just to see if it could possibly get any better.

But my ‘tude was getting pretty bad. I didn’t like any of the quirky, loser charac-ters and my patience was thin meaning I was begin-ning to think that the other audience members were los-ers, too.

Then something peculiar happened: I laughed, no it was a guff aw, and then Tay-lor Swift’s zany high school character came on the scene and demonstrated her love for Willy (Taylor Lautner) through a head twisting dance. Swift was so charm-ing and funny that I decided to give it a few more min-utes before I walked. Then the “love is in the air” among a host of sweet and sappy people started to jell.

And then this fl oppy fi lm

turned a corner and I became completely hooked and even got teary-eyed several times. In the end I was actually cry-ing; not deep breathing and shoulder hunching, but there was a salty discharge.

I would have been embar-rassed but I’m pretty sure the other suckers in Theatre #13 were reaching for Kleenex, too.

Here’s the plot: a whole bunch of folks, young and old face the ups and downs of a traditional and emotion-al ride on Valentine’s Day.

The biggest winner was Taylor Swift but Ashton

Kutcher and Jennifer Garner were a close second. I’ve never got Kutcher other than he has the ability to date hot, older chicks in real life but I thought as an actor he was a doofus. Not anymore, I am now out of the closet; I like Ashton Kutcher as an actor and predict that he has some huge starring roles in his fu-ture.

I spent much of this mov-ie thinking about a young Larry and Monique H. when we were wild and crazy; she looked like Taylor Swift and I looked like Taylor Lautner. This movie can cause tempo-

rary episodes of delusion. I can’t say enough about

Director Garry Marshall’s ability to string together multiple stories and stars that meld into a cohesive theme of love is diffi cult but worth it. There is already se-rious talk about a sequel en-titled “New Year’s Eve” and if Katherine Fugate also writes the screenplay, then I’m in.

Rock ‘n Roll.Grade 89. Larry H. email [email protected]

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The 2010 Lexus GX 460 is now a second generation luxury

SUV that is more powerful, more fuel effi cient, quieter and more luxurious than last year’s GX 470.

The seven-seater GX 460 is positioned between the Lex-us LX 570 premium luxury utility vehicle and its best sell-ing unibody-based RX models but if anybody thinks the GX 460 is small, think again. Lexus calls it mid-sized but it feels super sized to me. It’s built like a truck with body on frame and is equipped with full-time four-wheel drive and Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system (KDSS) to provide improved on rode ride and handling and true off -road capability.

The Lexus GX 460 is powered by an all-new 4.6-liter V8 that makes 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque. It is mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift and gets an estimated 15 miles to the gallon in city driving and 20 on the highway. The SUV can tow up to 6,500 pounds.

The 2010 GX 460 is the same size as its predecessor but has a more versatile interior. The second row seat slides 4.1 inches fore/aft to maximize passenger and cargo space. The foldable and reclining second row seats also feature a 60/40 walk-in function to access the standard power fold-fl at third row seats. The rear door window has a fl ip-up class for added convenience.

The 2010 GX 460 now comes with heated and ventilated front seats as standard equipment while options include semi-aniline leather, heated steering wheel and heated out-er second-row seats.

Lexus says its GX 460 is one of few luxury utility vehicles that delivers genuine trail capability. In town or out, the GX 460 rides on 18-inch alloy wheels rather than the 17-inch wheels on last year’s model.

Lexus’ kinetic dynamic suspension system (KDSS) is stan-dard on the GX 460 and for 2010 has been enhanced with steering and yaw sensors. By adjusting roll resistance pro-vided by the front and rear stabilizer bars, KDSS can reduce maximum body roll angle by as much as 50 percent. Because KDSS lets the stabilizer bars disengage during off -roading, the nominal stiff ness of the bars can be increased to help re-duce body tilt.

In addition to KDSS, the 2010 Lexus GX 460 off ers the op-tional crawl control that helps make driving off -road easier. It automatically modulates the throttle and brake so the driver can concentrate on steering and is helpful when the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud or snow.

The Lexus GX 460 retails for $56,785. Options include wide-view front and side monitor system with crawl control, navigation system with the Mark Levinson premium audio package that includes 17 speakers and intuitive parking as-sist. Options increased the price to $61,979.

The GX 460 is well designed inside and out and has Lexus benchmark fi t and fi nish throughout. It’s a stylish, comfort-able ride on the road and there’s plenty power and space for people and cargo.

Automobile:Lexus GX640

Festival of Colors, hosted by Masala Radio 1480AM, the Gujarati Samaj of Hous-ton and the India Culture Centre will host Holi 2010 on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m – 4 p.m. at Sugar Land’s Oys-ter Creek Park.

Last year over 9000 rev-elled in coloured powder, as the youth exhausted un-spent energy from the winter. Guests took breaks to watch colourful Indian dances on the Main Stage and fl ocked to delicious Indian food booths while younger kids remained glued to the free activities such giant slide and rock climbing wall.

This year, the even grander event will once again be host-ed by long time Sugar Land resident Sunil Thakkar, main

host of Texas’ popular Indian Radio Station Masala Radio 1480 AM.

The free event is made pos-sible with the generous sup-port of Jugal & Raj Malani in support of Ekal Vidyalaya and Erik Srnka of The Village School.

For the fi rst time in the USA - Star Plus – one of India’s most popular Satellite Televi-sion Channels, is sponsoring “Houston ka Music Muqaba-la” – a local version of their hit singing reality show.

Star Plus will broadcast the lucky 6 contestants in 3 sing-ing rounds and the winner will receive a Free Masala Cruise to Mexico.

Clips of the entire Holi event will also be broadcast on Star Plus, including the

Main Stage Entertainment featuring leading Indian dance schools and profession-al dance troupes, a Mariachi band singing in Hindi, and a re-enactment drama of the story of Holika.

The Gujarati Samaj of Houston will be selling non-toxic coloured powder for a nominal charge for all Holi revellers.

This year guests will have an unparalleled variety of food court choices, from South Indian cuisine by Udipi Cafe and Madras Pavilion, to fi ne North Indian fare provid-ed in a garden restaurant style by Mantra of Sugar Land.

The Grand Finale will be an all-out party with live-mixing by leading Indian DJs Nish and Eclipse.

The Hindu Festival of Holi cedlebrates the triumph of Good over Evil. through a symbolic Holi Bonfi re.

Holi has traditionally served as the Spring Festival, as people across the country shake off winter blues and are instantly forgiven for color-throwing pranks.

Organizers ask everyone to come early, as the free park-ing can take over 20 minutes in the peak time of 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Details of entertainment, food & booths and prizes can be heard on Masala Radio 1480AM Saturdays and Sun-days 10AM – 5PM. For more details, contact Masala Radio 1480AM at 281-277-6874 or visit www.masalaradio.net.

Linda Brixey, RN, program manager at Kelsey Seybold Clinic in Houston, has been elected national president-elect of the American Acade-my of Ambulatory Care Nurs-ing for 2010-11.

She will assume the po-sition at the conclusion of AAACN’s 35th Anniversary Conference in Las Vegas, NV, May 4-7.

“I am excited to have been elected by the members to lead the association into the future. Working with our members, board, and volunteer leaders, I will do my best to continue the tradition of strong leader-

ship and advancement of am-bulatory care nursing,” Linda said.

AAACN is an associa-tion of registered nurses and other health care profession-als who identify ambulatory care practice as essential to the continuum of high quality, cost-effective health care.

As the premier nursing or-ganization for this specialty, AAACN is devoted to ad-vancing the art and science of ambulatory care nursing.

Linda’s responsibilities will include guiding the board’s decisions to ensure the goals of the organization and the

needs of members are met, as well as overseeing the busi-ness and fi scal management of the association.

As a RN at Kelsey Sey-bold for over 25 years, Linda started at its Quail Valley Clinic in Missouri City. She is the Program Manager for Clinic Education, Immuniza-tion, and Travel Medicine. Linda is a contributing author for numerous publications in-cluding Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing.

Linda is married to Charles Brixey for 39 years, who have lived in Quail Valley for 27 years.

Karthik Sethuraman, a ju-nior at Clements High School, Sugar Land, received a perfect score of 2400, on the SAT rea-soning test. He had straight A’s being a Honor Roll/GT student since Elementary School days.

In the 8th grade, he re-ceived the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence .In high school he received FBISD academic excellence award [2007-2008] and the AP Scholar award [2009] from the College Board in recognition of exemplary col-lege level achievement.

Among his numerous other activities, Karthik fi nds time for Clements Decathlon, a rigorous course in ten sub-jects sponsored by the United

States Academic Decathlon Foundation. He is a founding member and current offi cer of the Clements Computer Sci-ence Club.

Being part of the Clements

Computer Science Program-ming team, he won the UIL State Team Championship for Computer Science in 2008 & 2009. He and his team also were placed 1st in the HP Code Wars programming competition.

In 2008, Karthik participat-ed in the Clements Literary Criticism Team, placing sec-ond at the UIL State Champi-onship.

Karthik is an active mem-ber in many Honor Societies at Clements such as National Honor Society, Spanish Hon-or Society, English Honor Society, and Science Honor Society.

He has participated in the Houston Science and Engi-neering Fair , winning 1st

place in entomology divi-sion[2009] for his project on Communicable Disease within Fire Ant Species and winning special recognition awards and 1st place awards from FBISD for his other science projects in the past 3 years.

Yet, Karthik also partici-pates in less academic activi-ties, like Tenni , Pingpong and playing fl ute.

Also, his team won the Southwest Houston Team Tennis division in the fall of 2008. Volunteering through many organizations including Red Cross, Clements Interact, YES (Youth Expanding Ser-vice), and the African Library Project, Karthik seeks to help out his community as well.

Karthik Sethuraman, “perfect” scorer at Clements High

Karthik Sethuraman

The Exchange Club of Sugar Land’s 23rd annual Spaghetti Cook-Off sponsored by Classic Chevrolet will be held Feb. 19, at the Fluor Corporation cafeteria serving from 5 to 8 p.m. This fun fi lled family oriented event salutes the law enforce-ment community in Fort Bend County. In addition to the spa-ghetti, with delicious sauces provided by the various law-en-forcement teams, there will be salad, bread and iced tea. One team’s spaghetti will be judged the best, and that team will have community bragging rights for a year. Dinner tickets are $10 in advance from any ECSL member—children under twelve eat free—or $15 at the door. There will be live entertainment, live and silent auctions, cake walk and a free fun-zone for chil-dren, and a fabulous raffl e to determine who wins the $5000 vacation package Grand prize. Jacqueline and David Chau-mette will serve as Honorary Chairs for the evening. The entire proceeds from the Exchange Club Spaghetti Cook-Off go to the prevention of child abuse, the promotion of Americanism, and the support of ESCAPE Family Resort Center and several Fort Bend County charitable organizations, such as CASA, the Fort Bend Women’s Center, Fort Bend Crime Stoppers, Fort Bend YMCA, and others. In addition, the Exchange Club of Sugar Land serves needy children through Santa’s Exchange, recognizes outstanding high school and middle school students each month, provides shoes at Walk With Pride and serves Fort Bend County senior citizens. Pictured from L to R are: Spon-sorship Chair Elizabeth Howard, Exchange Club of Sugar Land president Betty Baitland, Spaghetti Title Sponsor Classic Chevrolet owner Don Kerstetter, event Co-chair Harish Jajoo and event Chair Doug Earle. Photo by JORGE MARRA.

Spaghetti Cook-Off set for Feb. 19India color festival at Oyster Creek Park set for Feb. 28

Linda Brixey, President-Elect of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 25th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-173137 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $1,641.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -STEPHANIE CIAZINSKI had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 12, IN BLOCK 20, OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT VOLUME 12, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.


ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $99,520.00

Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.

ROB COOK, CONSTABLEFort Bend County Precinct 312550 Emily Court, Ste 200Sugar Land, Tx 77478(281) 491-7226 Deputy Juan Diaz, #1306

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-162458 in favor of the Plaintiff - WESTPARK LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $1,998.15++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JOSE BARILLAS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, IN BLOCK 3, OF WESTPARK LAKES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT SLIDE NOS. 858A AND 858B IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.





CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 30th day of DECEMBER 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-165149 in favor of the Plaintiff - KELLIWOOD FUND, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,085.21++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 20TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MICHAEL ANTHONY ENDLICH had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK FOUR (4) OF KELLiWOOD GREENS, SECTION TWO (2), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1130/A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.



Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167763 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,095.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -KEVIN UPDIKE had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT 54, BLOCK 30 OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5 , A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AT VOLUME 15, PAGE 3 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.


ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.

MARKET VALUE: $102,360.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 22ND day of DECEMBER 2009 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170190 in favor of the Plaintiff - WATERSIDE ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,211.58 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 8TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MARIETTA T. WILLIS had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT FORTY-FOUR (44), BLOCK ONE (1) WATERSIDE VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO SLIDE NO.2098/A OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 4830 LAKE DANIEL COURT, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or S,their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $186,420.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170671 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,829.55++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -EVELIO D. FLORES had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT SEVENTY-TWO (72), BLOCK FOUR (4) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION THREE (3), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER SLIDE 678/A AND SLIDE 678/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 15911 RIVERSIDE GROVE DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS.Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $102,880.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 8th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-171256 in favor of the Plaintiff - ELDRIDGE PARK VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,212.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - DAVID QUINONES had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-EIGHT (28), BLOCK THREE (3) OF ELDRIDGE PARK VILLAGE, SECTION ONE (1), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS , UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE NOS. 1728/B AND 1729/A, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS.Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.

MARKET VALUE: $119,070.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 6th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-171563 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,828.22++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -THOMAS ARNOLDO SANCHEZ AND DINORA D. SANCHEZ, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT THIRTY-THREE (33), BLOCK TWELVE (12) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8702 GRAND KNOLLS DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $327,240.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTYSTATE OF TEXAS §COUNTY OF FORT BEND §By virtue of an Order of Sale dated JAN 13, 2010 delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the COUNTY COURT AT LAW 3 of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, OF THE HIGHLANDS plaintiff , and against LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant, in Cause No. 09-CCV-040239 for the sum of THREE-THOUSAND-THREE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY-DOLLARS AND 79100’s ($3370.79), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 26TH day of JAN, 2010, at 2:00 pm, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant(s), to-wit:

THE SOUTH 58.5 FEET OF LOT THREE (3) AND THE ADJOINING NORTH 1.50 FEET OF LOT FOUR (4), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF THE HIGHLANDS, SECTION III A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 15, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2915 RIFLE GAP LN, SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478.

and on MAR 2, 2010, being the fi rst Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at the north entrance of the Fort Bend County Courthouse, in Fort Bend County, Texas, I will off er for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of LIEN KIM HUYNH, defendant, in and to said property.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RICHMOND, TX. 77469DATE: MAR 2, 2010TIME: APPROX. 10:00AMBY: SERGEANT M. KUTACH

TROY E. NEHLSConstable Pct. 4Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 20th day of JANUARY2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-173102 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL VALLEY EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,141.00 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -MILTON RIVERA had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 13 OF QUAIL VALLEY EAST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OR THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 11 IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.


ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.

MARKET VALUE: $116,890.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on December 18th, 2010 by the 268TH DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-159747 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff , for the sum of $6,550.00++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on JANUARY 25TH, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2nd day of MARCH 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - JUANITA ALEXANDER AND BRENDS ALEXANDER had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SEVEN-TEEN (17), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF BENCHMARK, SECTION ONE (1), A SUB-DIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 28, PAGE 22 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 5763 SANTA CHRISTI DRIVE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m.At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE,Precinct 2Fort Bend County , TexasBy Gary Majors #73

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on December 18th, 2010 by the 240TH DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-168598 in favor of the Plaintiff - QUAIL BRIDGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,462.01++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the JANUARY 21ST, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2nd day of MARCH 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) - SARAH HERRERA ZELAYA AND MELISSA ZELAYA had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT ELEVEN (11), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF QUAIL BRIDGE, SECTION TWO (2),BEING REPLAT OF REIDGEMENOT , SECTION FIVE (5), A SUB-DIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 25, PAGE 15, OF THE FORT BEND COUNTY MAP RECORDS (“PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS 5404 RIDGE WIND LANE, HOUSTON, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, 77053.Terms: Cash, Sale to held at or about 11 a.m.At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse

RUBEN DAVIS, CONSTABLE,Precinct 2Fort Bend County , TexasBy Gary Majors #73

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 28th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #06-DCV-150916 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $12,594.22+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -CHARLESTINE FITE & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 27 IN BLOCK 6 OF BRIARGATE SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 18, PAGE 6 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 2150060060270907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $72,500.00



CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 15th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #04-DCV-137462 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $19,472.08++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JOHN CROCE II,& ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: AN UNDIVIDED 8.33 0/0 INTEREST IN ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 306.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE WILLIAM PETTUS LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 68, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE DEED FROM J.B. TIGNER, ET UX TO JOHN CROCE, II DATED JAUARY 7, 1937 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 164, PAGE 593 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 0068000004810907)Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $35,760.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 for CVS Grand Mission Replat No. 1, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commission-ers Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.

Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hear-ing. You may contact Kirk Rasch with Cotton Surveying Company at 713-981-0275 for in-formation prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for Christian Brothers Automotive being a partial replat of Reserve “B” of Waterside De-velopment, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Rich-mond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hear-ing. You may contact Raul Wong at Halff Associates Inc. at 713-523-7161 for informa-tion prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 for Long Meadow Farms Commercial Re-serve Sect. 2 Partial Replat No. 1, Pct. 3. The hearing will be held in the Commission-ers Courtroom, William B. Travis Bldg., 309 S. Fourth St., Rm. 700, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hear-ing. You may contact Jorge DeLaRosa with Costello Inc. at 713-783-7788 for informa-tion prior to the hearing.Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #07-DCV-159292 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND COUNTY & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $5,341.46++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -LUCY E. PEREZ & ET AL had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: THE WEST HALF OUTLOT OF 27 MALVERN TOWNSITE AND OUTLOTS SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME Z, PAGE 243 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 01690000002508907)


ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $92,270.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #08-DCV-167712 in favor of the Plaintiff - FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT & ET AL, Plaintiff , for the sum of $13,575.87+++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -JESSICA LUCIO had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: LOT 25 IN BLOCK 4 SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN’S LANDING, SECTION TWELVE 12-B, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2379/B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCOUNT NUMBER 8133220040250907)

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $162,150.00



LEGAL NOTICEREQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONSSealed Qualifi cation Statements will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalo-mo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST).

1.Q10-063 – INVESTMENT BROKER/DEALERS;2.Q10-065 – DESIGN/BUILD KIDS AND CANINES KENNELS;

Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualifi cation statements received.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent,fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

CONSTABLE SALEUnder and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and / or Order of Sale issued on the 25th day of JANUARY 2010 by the 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court of FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas in cause #09-DCV-170673 in favor of the Plaintiff - MISSION GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , for the sum of $3,288.06++++costs as taxed on said Execution and / or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. I have levied on the 3RD day of FEBRUARY, 2010 and will off er for sale on the 2ND day of MARCH, 2010 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the said Defendant(s) -THEODORE NDAMUKUNDA AND VIOLETTE MUKASUGIRA, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY had of, in or to the following described Real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz.:PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT TWENTY-SIX, (26) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF MISSION GLEN, SECTION THREE (3) , A SUBDIVISION OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE 1124/A OF PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, ALSO KNOWN AS 8310 ASHLAWN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS.Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED.MARKET VALUE: $74,050.00Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order; Sale to held at or about 10 a.m. At the steps of the Fort Bend County courthouse.


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearingon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the revised traf-fi c control plan for Lamar CISD (Dick-inson Elementary School) in Great-wood Glen, Section 2 to establish “No Parking” signs, Pct. 1.The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom, 309 South Fourth St.,Suite 700, William B. Travis Bldg., Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your ap-proval or objection on this matter.Submitted by,Dianne Wilson, Fort Bend County Clerk

LEGAL NOTICEREQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONSSealed Qualifi cation Statements will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchas-ing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg TX 77471 for the fol-lowing until THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). Q10-066 – ENERGY AUDITFort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualifi cation statements received.Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosen-berg, TX 77471 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Pur-chasing Agent, Rosenberg Annex, 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened.BID 10-055 – TONER AND INK CARTRIDGESUnit sum pricing is required; payment will be by check after products/services are rendered. No bonds required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas


The State of TexasTo: RASHIEKA TISHANN WILSON, unknown and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s)GREETINGS:You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 AM on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The Petition of TERRY WILLIAMS AND SHANNON WILLIAMS, Petitioners, was fi led in the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, on January 12, 2010 against RAHIEKA T. WILSON, Respondent, numbered 10-DCV-177733 and entitled In the Interest of Infi nity Williams, Terry Williams, Jr., Diamond Williams, and Davine Williams, Children. The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION IN SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP as is more fully shown by Petition on fi le in this suit.The date of the child(ren) who is/are subject of the suit:January 19, 1996; November 01, 1997; July 18, 1998; August 145, 1999.The court has authority in this suit to render an order in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.Issued under my hand and seal of the said Court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 13th

day of January, 2010.

Attorney for petitioner or respondent:TERRY WILLIAMNS: SHANNON WILLIAMS16149 MAPLE DOWNS LANESUGAR LAND, TX 77479

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

Deputy District Rosalinda SalinasTelephone: 281633 7649


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Although he won’t ride in on his horse, Todd Fritsch, a cattle-ranching cowboy and chart-topping country music singer-songwriter will per-form at the The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra’s Feb. 21 “Saddle Up” cowboy con-cert scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Stafford Centre. Also tak-ing the stage is fellow Nash-ville recording artist Dixie Trahan.

Several of Fritsch’s (www.toddfritsch.com) singles have reached the top of the charts including “Texas Talkin’”and “First Date For The Last Time” from his “Sawdust” CD. He has opened for well-known performers like Lee Ann Womack and Ronnie Milsap.

Trahan (www.dixietrahan.com) recorded her self-titled debut album in 2006. She is often compared vocally to Alison Krauss and was one of six fi nalists in the 2009 Houston Press Music Awards “Country” category.

In addition, the “Saddle Up” cowboy concert features fun TV and movie songs that evoke the old West and give a nod to the cowboy culture. Tickets are $5 to $25 each and children 12 and under are free. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.fbso.org or by calling 281-276-9642. The Stafford Centre is located at 10505 Cash Rd in Stafford.

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