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Volume 26 | Number 13 www.TheKatyNews.com July 3, 2015 | FREE AUTO ACCIDENT? HURT? CALL ATTORNEY MIKE! 713.439.7005 * FREE CONSULT * NO PAYMENT UNTIL RECOVERY SERVING KATY AND WEST HOUSTON MIKE VADIE ATTORNEY AT LAW 1980 PosT Oak Blvd. STE 1620, HousTon 77056 Community Events Send Calendar listings to: Pat@TheKatyNews.com July 4th 8th Annual Independence Day Celebration LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Live Music, Kids Bike Parade, Family activities and Fireworks. July 4th Katy Freedom Celebration VFW Park/Hall-Heritage ParkFire Station Complex 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Activities provided by the Katy Fire Department, Katy Heritage Society and Heritage Park, VFW Lodge and Katy Parks and Recreation. July 4th Katy Freedom Celebration & Fireworks Show Katy Mills Mall Parking Lot 5000 Katy Mills Circle Approx. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Annual Fireworks Show July 4th Red, White & Blue : Fourth of July in Chappell Hill 10 a.m. Kazoo Band, Cool Rods and Longhorn’s parade down Main Street. For information go to www.chappellhilltx. com or call 979-421-6353. 32 Acre Park Under Construction Along Grand Parkway By Dennis Spellman/Covering Katy Willow Fork Drainage District is constructing what is known as the “32 Acre Park” on the north side of the Cinco Ranch High School playing fields along the Grand Parkway. The park is being developed by the WFDD on property it leased from the Katy Independent School District. “It’s going to have walking trails, a lake and a pavilion,” said Bill Odle of architectural firm TBG Partners. TBG is managing the project. There also will be a Frisbee golf course at the park. “There will be trails that everybody can use but the school can use for training too, and possibly for competitions,” Odle said. People will enter and exit the park from Cinco Ranch Boulevard. An entranceway that is currently used for Cinco Ranch High School will be extended along the practice fields so residents can reach the park. There will be parking along the expanded roadway and a parking lot at the north end of the road. A pedestrian bridge will be constructed that will allow people to walk from the parking lot, over a large drainage ditch, to the park. Asked about the additional traffic that could be created on Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Odle said the park is designed to be “a passive use park,” and designers don’t expect it will contribute to traffic congestion in the area, which also includes the busy shopping center LaCenterra. When asked if an entrance from Falcon Landing Boulevard had been considered, Odle indicated that there may have been resistance from neighbors. The park is expected to open in the spring or early summer of 2016. “It will be a great open space. It will help beautify the area,” Odle said. KHS State Championship Softball Team Receives Proclamation at City Council jULY 4th Fulshear Freedom Fest & Fireworks Show 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Downtown Fulshear. Music, parade, children’s activities, fireworks, shopping, and food, this event has it all. For information go to www. fulshearareachamber.com. Happy 4th of July from The Katy News Front Row Coach Meghan Brown,Kennedie Schexnayder, McKay Bloxham , Nicole Findley, and Ashley Nassy. Back row: Katy Mayor Fabol Hughes, Coach Haack, Kylie Redding, KaLee Howard, Emily Hitt, Katie Clark, Cristina Bills, Nicole Valdez, Kayla Garcia, Hannah Olivares. LaCenterra’s 4th of July Celebration, Presented By: Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus 8th Annual Independence Day Celebration Returns to LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch La Centerra’s 8th Annual 4th of July celebration kicks off at 4:30 p.m. A bike parade, followed by live music, a Kids Zone, face painting, stilt walkers, balloon art, inflatables and more will provide a memorable day for the whole family. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from the many fine restaurants in the complex. Photo by Debi Beauregard. LaCenterra’s 4th of July Celebration kicks off Saturday, July 4th at 4:30 p.m. with a Kids Patriotic Bike Parade located at Central Green at LaCenterra. Kids are welcome to participate with their decorated, patriotic bikes and meet in LaCenterra’s Courtyard at 4:00 p.m. and then parade to Central Green. First, second, third and honorable mention place prizes will be given to the “Most Patriotic Bike.” No sign-up is required. The main event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a live musical performance in the courtyard with Chris Boss, interactive Kids Zone located in Central Green and food for purchase. The event concludes with an extraordinary fireworks display. Guests are invited to visit the Patriotic Outpost presented by: the Katy Area Veterans of Foreign War (VFW), Post 9182 and stock up on all things patriotic. Proceeds benefit Katy Area VFW programs for active and retired military personnel and their families. Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the courtyard and at LaCenterra restaurants. Purchase beer, wine, sodas, water and those all-American cookout favorites – burgers and hot dogs. Proper ID is required at all beverage stations. No outside alcohol allowed. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome as seating is limited. Live music will be located in the main stage area in LaCenterra’s courtyard in front of Las Alamedas Mexican Grill & Bar. The Kids’ Zone is located in Central Green Park behind Fish City Grill and Kenzo Sushi Bistro. Pump It Up hosts the children’s play area. Little ones can enjoy the inflatables, juggler on unicycle, stilt walkers, face painting, balloon art, photo booth, musical entertainment and a special performance by Move Dance and Fitness Center. Surface and garage parking is available on property. Overflow parking is available at Cinco Ranch High School and Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Please note: To ensure pedestrian safety, the interior drives and some entrances will begin to close to traffic at 6 a.m. on July 4th. WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. WHERE: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard Katy, Texas 77494 MUSIC: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sheila Marshall 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Chris Boss FIREWORKS: 9:15 p.m. (approximately) Independence Day fireworks display by: Sky Wonder Pyrotechnics Summer Weight Loss Lose 1-3 pounds a day. Free Consults. 4 Week Program Starts at $199 20501 Katy Fwy - Suite 117 | Katy, TX 77450 281-578-0606 | www.ChiroDynamics.net Page 2 |July 3, 2015 The Katy News Volume 26 | Number 13 Business Solutions Bookkeeping & Tax Services Certified Public Bookkeeper, Tax Preparer & Quickbooks Advisor 832.321.3929 1838 Snake River Road | Suite C | Katy, TX 77449 www.AWBusiness-Solutions.com Katherine Tyra@Bear Creek Branch Library Intermediate ESL On Monday, July 6th and Wednesday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. there will be a free Intermediate ESL Class. Students must register in advance. The library is located at 16719 Clay Rd . For more information, call 281-550-0885. Summer Fun: Anna & Elsa Princess Party On Tuesday, July 7th at 3 p.m. there will be a special program for school-age children. Families welcome. A free ticket is required for admittance and will be available one hour before the program starts. First come, first served. Libraries To Close In Observance Of Independence Day Cinco Ranch Branch Library All branches of Harris County and Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed July 3-5, in observance of Independence Day. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, July 6. School Aged children are invited to come to the Maud Marks Library on Monday, July 6 at 1:30 or 3 p.m. to find the magic in reading. Afternoon Adventures are free programs for children aged 5-11. All children must have their hand stamped for entry. Hand stamping begins 30 minutes before each program. Children must be able to sit alone. Parents are not allowed into the program. For more information, call 281-492-8592. Fort Bend County Libraries will host a musical performance of “Asian Melody” by the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 1:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Directed by Changlu Wu, the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra consists of talented young ChineseAmerican student musicians who are passionate about their culture and its music. Using the violin and clarinet, as well as Chinese instruments such as the pipa, guzheng, and zhong ruan, the musicians will perform a variety of traditional Chinese musical pieces. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311, or the library system’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. Elementary Book Club Katy Library Maud Marks Julian Franklin The Maud Marks Library will be hosting a new book club this year for children ages 7-10. Join us for activities and discussions on Wednesdays, July 8 & 22 at 2 p.m. as we read and talk about The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson. Books will be available for pick up on July 8. Please call the library at 281-492-8592 for more information. Service Animal Heroes Are you interested in learning more about the choosing and training of service animals? On Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m., Give Us Paws will be at the library to show us what dogs do to prepare for a life of service. We’ll even have some special 4 legged visitors to help out. Seating for this and most classes is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call the library at 281-492-8592 for more information. Chinese Musical Performance Computer Security Learn how to keep your computer and your personal information safe from threats and how to be smart when you visit the World Wide Web. This class will be on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. No registration required. Please call 281-391-3509 with any inquiries. Gardening Club Join other gardeners in your area on Thursday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover seeds and exchange for new seeds to try. The Katy Library Gardening Club meets every month on the 2nd Thursday. Please call 281-391-3509 with any inquiries. Responsible Pet Ownership Thursday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. you can learn about responsible pet ownership with the Houston SPCA. This program is recommended for ages 5-12. For more information, call 281-550-0885. Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Fulshear Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. New members are always welcome. The next meeting of the Fulshear Book Club will take place on Monday, July 20, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is I’ll Be Seeing You, written by Suzanne Hayes. The Fulshear Night Readers Guild will meet on Monday, July 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is Same Kind of Different as Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together, written by Ron Hall. Anyone interested in joining these literary-review clubs is invited to attend. For more information, call the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library at 281633-4675. P.O. 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Page 4 |July 3, 2015 The Katy News Volume 26 | Number 13 Located in Historic Downtown Katy Arts Crafts Antiques & More! Sponsored by y, July 18 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m urda . Sat Visit our unique antiques and gift shops. Call 281-391-1993 for information • Vendor Space available OBITUARY Nelda Black LeBlanc 1929 - 2015 June 25, 2015, at 7:43 a.m., Nelda Black LeBlanc peacefully passed on, while surrounded by family. She was born December 2, 1929 to William Madison and Lillian Mae Black in Madisonville, TX. She graduated from Huntsville High School in 1947, and later became the first female butcher in Madisonville, TX. Nelda was a wonderful fiddle player, and was in a band that played on KSAM radio every week. Her father, William, and brother, Alvin, were also in the band. She loved playing her fiddle and bringing joy, laughter, and fun times to everyone around her. Nelda met the love of her life, Anthony “Tony” LeBlanc, in 1956 and married him the same year. Tony and Nelda enjoyed 46 years together, until Tony’s passing on August 07, 2002. She gave every one of the children in her family a personal nickname, which we will always cherish forever. Nelda is preceded in death by parents: William and Lillian Black, brothers: Obert Black and Alvin Black and sister: Lorain Duncan. Nelda LeBlanc is survived by sister:Wilma LeBlanc, daughter: Cecelia and spouse Jorge Ponce, son: Gregory LeBlanc, son-inlaw: Joe Carrasco, daughter-in-law: Janet Coulter, grandchildren: Erica and spouse Saul Espinoza, Shannon LeBlanc, Joseph Carrasco, Kristi and spouse Tyler Strickland, Noah Carrasco, Aarron LeBlanc, and Seth Carrasco, great-grandchildren: Jesenia Espinoza, Alexa and spouse AlexanderTennyson, Zoey Minton, Kenadee Murphy, Nicole LeBlanc, Coryn Carrasco, Caden Espinoza, Adrian Carrasco, Celeste LeBlanc, Amori Espinoza, Preston Ortega, Selah Cornwell, and Baby Strickland, City of Katy Parks & Recreation Nelda Black LeBlanc great-greatgrandbaby: BabyTennyson, and many more nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Nelda never met a stranger. Good night, God bless you, we love you, say your prayers, we’ll see you... Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30th at Sam Houston Funeral Home 1700 Normal Park Dr. Huntsville, Texas. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com. Billy Edward Bruton 1930-2015 Katy Freedom Celebration — July 4th The cost of living keeps going up. The cost of your funeral doesn’t have to. VFW Park/Hall-Heritage Park - Fire Station Complex 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Katy Freedom Celebration will showcase a day filled with activities provided by the Katy Fire Department, Katy Heritage Society and Heritage Park, VFW Lodge and Katy Parks and Recreation. Attractions will include: vehicle extrications, visits from US Army and Marine representatives, fire station tour, water hose playtime and free hotdogs at the Fire Station, lemonade & family pictures, the Heritage Homes, BBQ plate lunches for sale, live and silent auctions at the VFW Hall, bounce houses, games, ice cream, cotton candy at VFW Park. The evening will end with a glorious fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. on the east side of Katy Mills Mall. Katy Summer Nights — July 10th “Get Hooked on July!" Harvest Plaza 5701 Third Street - Downtown Katy 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Join us for a family fun-filled evening watching the adventurous TriStar motion picture: Hook! When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan (Robin Williams) must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. Bring your favorite little Pirates, Tinkerbells and Lost Boys, along with your picnic baskets and lawn chairs, and set up for a picnic in the park and a movie under the stars. Free popcorn will be provided. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. to allow for guests to get set up. We'll have some games and prizes for the crowd and start the movie right around "dark-thirty" (8:30 p.m.) Katy Keepers Academy This is a first ever camp with an environmental focus throughout the week. Kindergarten thru 5th grade campers will enjoy a variety of topics each day that will incorporate hands on activities, crafts, service work and even a field trip. Camp fee is $75 and will begin July 13 – 17 from 8 a.m. to noon and parents can drop off campers as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick them up until 12:30 with no extra charge. Junior High students may register as Junior Camp Counselors and High School students are needed to volunteer as Senior Camp Counselors. WHY PRE-PLAN YOUR MEMORIAL? Billy Edward Bruton Billy Edward Bruton, 85 passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Billy was born January 16, 1930, in Waco to Jesse and Agnes Bruton. He was second youngest of five children. The family moved to Katy where he resided until the age of 15 when entered the U. S. Navy and was a member of the Veterans of Underage Military service. In January of 2001 he was presented with his High School Diploma by Dr. Leonard Merrell and Katy High School Principal Robert Blankenship, fulfilling a long time desire. He now returns to Magnolia Cemetery where he joins his parents and twin babies. He was a long time member of the Richland Hills Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ann Bruton, two sons; two daughters; and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorials: Richland Hills Baptist Church Choir or Veterans of Underage Military Service, 106 Sarah Court, Lewisberry, PA., 17339. Like many things, costs will continue to increase, so locking in now is a wise decision. Yes, perhaps it’s a long way away, but all the more reason to get your plan together now. Contact your local Dignity Memorial® provider for the best prices. KATY funeral home KATY 281-395-7070 KatyFH.com www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov The Katy News Volume 26| Number 13 July 3, 2015 | Page 5 Men In Kilts Cleaning Up in Katy Oilman Bob Cavnar loves kilts and is often seen wearing one at social events around Houston. He enjoys kilts so much that several years ago when he read about Men In Kilts, a Canadian-based home services company, he was intrigued. “I met with Nic Brand, the company’s founder, to find out more,” Cavnar says. “I was wanting to start a company that was fun, made money (we’re not a charity), and to provide good jobs.” Men In Kilts fit the bill perfectly. “How much fun would it be to have guys wearing kilts show up at your house to clean your windows, pressure wash your driveway, and clean your rain gutters?” said Cavnar. This year, the time was right, and he purchased the Houston franchise. “We decided to target veterans to be our techs,” he says, “So we went after them; we now have members of the Army, Navy, and the Marines wearing kilts and we’re looking for more. We also love athletes. If you’re in shape and don’t mind hard work, we want you. Oh, and you have to like wearing a kilt to work every day.” Cavnar also says that his kilted techs are employees, not contractors, and are fully insured and bonded, unlike many competitors. “It’s a huge benefit to have a service company homeowners can trust to care for their homes. Our goal is to Oilman Bob Cavnar’s Men In Kilts franchise hires veterans to clean windows, gutters and pressure wash driveways. bring smiles to the world, one Kilt at a time. That’s exactly what we’re doing in Houston.” Contact Men In Kilts at 800-777-KILT or http:// meninkilts.com/houston/. 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Must present coupon. May not be combined with other offers of discounts. Exp. 7/31/15. NEXT LEVEL ATHLETICS 25311 KINGLSAND BLVD. NEAR PIN OAK & KATY MILLS MALL KATY 77494 WWW.NLAINC.ORG Pictured from left to right: (seated) FWA Coach Carly Walsh, FWA Varsity Volleyball Coach Dana Bass, Ashleigh Wostarek, Skyline Director Jen Woods, and Skyline Asst. Director Holly Jones. (standing) FWA Athletic Director Greg Koch, Pam Wostarek, and FWA Asst. Athletic Director Sandy Brown. Local Author Publishes Second Book on Katy Carol Adams has just had her second book, “Images of America - Katy” published. It contains over 200 images featuring the historic places and faces of Katy. Adams has been with the Katy Heritage Society since 1999 and was the main driver in creating Heritage Park on Ave. D. She has worked to preserve Katy’s history and protect its historic resources. New comers to the area will be amazed to know the history of this little rice farming town. Pick up your signed copy at Katy Contemporary Arts Museum, 805 Ave. B in Historic Downtown Katy. Texas Mobile Registration Intake Center in Fort Bend County Transitions to Disaster Recovery Center The Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) in Fort Bend County has transitioned into a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), to provide one-stop service for those affected by the storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred from May 4 to June 19. A DRC provides expanded services to survivors including general information, help applying for assistance and information on repairing and rebuilding structures. Location and dates of operation Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex 4520 Reading Road Rosenberg, TX 75471 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday DRCs are staffed with professionals who will meet with survivors and answer questions, and help with FEMA registration. They are operated jointly by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, FEMA and the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Assistance for eligible survivors can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, and for other serious disaster-related needs, such as medical and dental expenses or funeral and burial costs. Low-interest disaster loans from SBA also may be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other resources and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. People who had storm damage in affected counties also can register for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance. gov or call 800-621-3362 toll free from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. Eligible survivors should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled. Katy Flatland Century Bike Ride Northwest Cycling Club announces the 28th annual Katy Flatland Century Bike ride to be held on July 19, 2015. The route will start at Tompkins High School and go to Fulshear, Brookshire, Pine Island, (just south of Hempstead), Sunny Side, Pattison, Brookshire again, before coming down Highway 90 to Katy High School and turning on Highway 1463, continuing to Kingsland, and Pin Oak and leaving out on Westheimer to Falcon Landing to back to Tompkins. Riders will be coming through Katy from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fully supported ride will feature 28, 42, 56, 62 and 100-mile routes; something for every level of cyclist with many flat sections and gentle rollers. The registration fee includes light breakfast items before the ride as well as a post-ride lunch and t-shirt. You may register on BikeReg.com and Active.com. Northwest Cycling Club is a volunteerbased non-profit organization which promotes the social, recreational, transportation and health aspects of cycling through education, club rides, philanthropy and meetings of members. We organize a wide variety of bicycling activities suitable for biking enthusiasts of all ages and levels. There are club sponsored rides every week throughout the year. We are very active in road riding, mountain biking, and racing. You do not have to be a member to ride with us. Just come out, see if the club is a good fit for you, and you can then become a member if you feel a connection. More information about the club can be found on http://www. northwestcyclingclub.com/. Katy Sports Volume 26| Number 13 The Katy News July 3, 2015 | Page 7 By Tom Behrens © The Katy News 2015 West Memorial Tiger Sharks 7 Swimmers Take First Place in Meet of Champions By Tom Behrenn West Memorial Tiger Sharks, a member of WHALe (West Houston Aquatic League) had 85 swimmers eligible to participate in the end of season Meet of Champions held at Tompkins High School swimming pool, Friday evening, June 26. The Sharks competed against other teams in Division Six of WHALe. Seven of the swimmers, who finished first in their individual meets, continue on to swim in the All Stars Meet, Monday evening, June 29 at Katy High School pool against other first place winners from other teams. The Tiger Shark first place finishers in 9-10 years old girls’ bracket: Lauren Wertz, freestyle, back stroke, butterfly, individual medley, freestyle relay and medley relay; Presley Bunting, freestyle and medley relay; Iris Gantt, freestyle relay and medley relay. In the girls’ 13-14 years old bracket first place winners: Ellie Jensen, freestyle, back stroke, butterfly, breast stroke, and individual medley; Elizabeth Ingram, mixed freestyle relay, mixed medley relay. Girls’ 15-18 years old, first place in mixed freestyle relay were Faith Rutledge and Zoe Gonzalez. Ellie and Carly Jensen are Kyle and Kim Jensen’s daughters. Kyle is the President of the West Memorial Tiger Sharks and Kim is one of the coaches. Besides swimming for the Tiger Sharks, Carly and Ellie sister swim all year for Power Aquatics. Ellie, who garnered five first place medals at the Meet of Champions says her best stroke is the individual medley. “I had it pretty easy,” said Jensen, describing the Meet of Champions. She wasn’t challenged much. At the All Stars on Monday only 24 swimmers out of Division Six will be chosen for each event. This is her fourth time she has made it to the All Stars. Last year she finished 14. “I only swam one event last year. I didn’t qualify for additional different style meets.” She expects some tough competition at the All Stars Meet. “I think it will be tough to beat the other swimmers. I know a bunch of other girls on my club team will be swimming, and I know they are pretty good. I am a little nervous about it, but I feel like I will do good.” The Tiger Sharks are representative of the 31 other WHALe teams in West Houston. Seasons began in April. “The water was a little cool yet,” said Kyle Jensen. These swimmers are dedicated to their sport. “During the school year the kids come together for practice at the West Memorial swimming pool from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. In June we practice Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.” It’s a competitive league, but many times kids register for the Tiger Sharks don’t know how to swim the different strokes such as the butterfly or breast stroke. “They might know how to swim free style but the other strokes might be a little difficult,” says Kyle Jensen. “We have to teach the strokes, but most kids know a little bit of how to swim. “Some of the six years old swimmers come and don’t even Katy Alum, Melissa Herman, Named First Team Academic All-Conference Southland Conference HBU senior first baseman/catcher, Melissa Herman was named First Team Academic All-Conference, Southland Conference. Herman, a graduate of Katy High School, makes her second appearance on the list, as she was honored as a sophomore in 2013, softball’s inaugural season in the conference. Last month, she was named Third Team AllConference. Herman ended her HBU career with a 3.72 GPA in kinesiology. Herman was one of three Huskies to start all 45 games and never missed a start in all four years. She hit .306 with six doubles, three home runs, and team bests of 24 RBIs and 25 runs. She went 3-for-3 in stolen bases, with all three swipes coming against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2/15). In that game, she became the first Husky in nine years to record four walks. Herman led the team with both an eight-game hitting streak and a 14-game reached bases streak. She went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and one RBI at Southeastern Louisiana (2/14). On the season, she had 10 multi-hit games. She led team with a 99.3 fielding percentage and had a career 99.0 fielding percentage with over 1,060 putouts. Herman is one of six student-athletes to return to the All-Academic Teams. Catalyst Volleyball Summer Camps Catalyst Volleyball is offering camps this summer for all ages and experience levels. See the list below to find the right camp to take your game to the next level. July 13-16, All Skills Camp; July 20-23, Setter/Hitter/Libero Camp; July 27-30, High School Tryout Prep Camp; Aug. 3-6, Junior High Skill Camp; Aug 10-13, Junior High Performance Camp; and Aug. 17-20, Junior High Tryout Prep Camp Call 281-341-0200, email info@clubcatalyst.org or check www.clubcatalyst.org for more information. West Memorial Tiger Sharks swimmers collected their share of medals in the Meet of Champions at Tompkins High School. Bottom row: Dustin Freeman, Chaz Etzel, Ethan Weems, Carly Jensen, Lauren Wertz, Presley Bunting, Ria Roy (kneeling) and Ellie Jensen.Top row: Dayanne Molina, Elizabeth Ingram, Alexis Saldua, Iris Gantt, Samantha Kettler, Faith Rutledge, Peyton Bunting, Paige Hicks, Anna Grace Pendergrass, Zoe Gonzalez and Hannah Wertz. Photo by Debi Beauregard. want to get into the water the first day. Obviously some learn faster than others to where they are competing, but others are not able to keep up. “We had kids who came into the very first practice that couldn’t swim an entire lap of freestyle. They never had to swim an entire lap. Now those same kids are able to swim two laps, swim fast, race, and they know all the strokes. They have made huge improvements.” Remaining Places: Girls 9-10: Lauren Wertz, 4th place in breast stroke; Presley Bunting, 2nd place, freestyle, 3rd place, backstroke, 2nd place individual medley, 8th place, breast stroke, and 3rd place, butterfly; Iris Gantt, 5th place freestyle, 4th place back stroke, and 2nd place breast stroke. Boys 9-10: Dustin Freeman, 7th place backstroke; Chaz Etzel, 5th place breast stroke, 7th place individual medley. Girls 11-12: Paige Hicks, 2nd place freestyle relay; Anna Grace Pendergrass, 2nd place freestyle relay. Girls 13-14: Ellie Jensen, 2nd place freestyle relay and 2nd place medley relay; Dayanne Molina, 8th place freestyle, 2nd place freestyle relay, 2nd place medley relay; Peyton Bunting, 3rd place freestyle, 6th place back stroke, 8th place butterfly, 3rd place breast stroke, 6th place individual medley, 2nd place freestyle relay, and 2nd place medley relay; Hannah Wertz, 4th place freestyle, 3rd place back stroke, 5th place individual medley, 7th place butterfly, 2nd place freestyle relay and 2nd place medley relay. Girls 15-18 years old: Carly Jensen, 8th place individual medley, 8th place back stroke, 2nd place free style relay and 3rd place medley relay; Alexis Saldua, 7th place freestyle, 5th place butterfly, 2nd place free style relay and 3rd place medley relay; Faith Rutledge, 2nd place mixed medley relay; Zoe Gonzalez, 2nd place medley relay. Chicago White Sox Select Seven Lakes Catcher Hickman District 19-6A According to Your Houston News, Seven Lakes High School was represented in the Major League Baseball draft for the third consecutive year as Spartans senior, Michael Hickman, was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 36th round. Hickman, a left-handed catcher, is also committed to attend and play baseball at the University of Oklahoma next year. He has been on the professional prospect radar for multiple years, including being selected for the 2014 Area Code Games. Hickman, a three year varsity starter, was a key in the potent Spartans lineup that helped produce an 11-3 league record and the District 19-6A co-championship. The Spartans’ MLB Draft run began with pitcher Donnie Hart in 2013 when drafted by the Baltimore Orioles and continued last year with catcher Kyle Bacak drafted in the 25th round by Washington Nationals. Coach: Jill Voss, Mayde Creek MVP: P Kourtney Coveney, Sr., Katy Katy Running Back Kyle Porter Being Wooed by Oregon Fox Sports reports that Katy High School’s RB Kyle Porter, a four-star recruit, is very interested in the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks are already stacked at running back for the near future. Thomas Tyner and Royce Freeman will get the bulk of the carries in 2015, while Byron Marshall, Kani Benoit and Tony Brooks-James take turns in a reserve role. Also, the Ducks have 2014 recruits Malik Lovette and Taj Griffin competing for carries. Needless to say, the Ducks are all set at RB. However, Porter is listed as the No. 3 all-purpose back in the country. The Ducks aren't going to let a player like that get away without a fight. As a sophomore in 2013, the 5-foot-11 Porter ran for nearly 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns, but shared the ball with Oklahoma signee Rodney Anderson in 2014. Porter ran for 1,051 yard and 16 touchdowns in 2014 and also caught five touchdown passes. Softball All District Players FIRST TEAM 2B Macey Esser, Jr., Cinco Ranch; 2B Nicole Valdez, Jr., Katy; 2B Robin Warren, Sr., Mayde Creek; 3B Kayla Garcia, Fr., Katy; 3B Lauren Garza, Sr., Seven Lakes; 3B Madeline Meuth, Fr., Tompkins; C Kayla Applebee, Sr., Cinco Ranch; C Corey Burrough, Jr., Katy; C Brittany Nollkamper, Sr., Cinco Ranch; CF Katie Clark, Jr., Katy; CF Mckayla Englestad, Jr., Seven Lakes; CF Elizabeth Glancy, Sr., Mayde Creek; CF Karli Hamilton, Sr., Cinco Ranch; LF Bailee Shashack, Fr., Katy; P Ashley Kriesel, Jr., Mayde Creek; P Brooke Tomalty, Jr., Seven Lakes; SS Alexis Deleon, Sr., Morton Ranch; UT Angie Johnson, Sr., Katy Taylor SECOND TEAM Izzy Rollo, Seven Lakes; Madelynne Gil, Mayde Creek; Allyson Gonzalez, Mayde Creek; Renee Masterson, Morton Ranch; McKay Bloxham, Katy; Destinee Davis, Morton Ranch; Leah Rubio, Seven Lakes; Gabby Servello, Cinco Ranch; Marissa Trevino, Seven Lakes; Sydney Hodge, Tompkins; Lauren Valentino, Taylor; Emily Hitt, Katy; Isabelle McKiernan, Cinco Ranch; Zoe Pruden, Tompkins; Briana Tijerina, Seven Lakes; Emily Schmitt, Seven Lakes. LikeTheKatyNewsFacebookpagefor your opportunity to win Schlitterbahn tickets. Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/TheKatyNews. Page 8 |July 3, 2015 The Katy News Volume 26 | Number 13 Devotional Page BLESSED is the nation whose GOD is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. Psalm 33:12 Antique Sewing Machines & Parts Vintage Paper Flowers Unique Home Furnishings Kimberly’s Junk in the Trunk 5722 3rd Street In the Heart of Old Katy 281.253.9785 www.junkandtrunks.com INJURED? FREE Consultation Consulta GRATIS! If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you! EST LAW OFFICE Auto Accidents 18 Wheelers Slip & Fall Dog Bites Drunk Drivers Pedestrian On the Job Premises Wrongful Death If w e don ’t win YO don’t U pay! (281) 347 - FAIR (3247) www.WestLawOffice.net 810 S Highway 6, Suite 215, Houston, TX 77079 Sue E. West Personal Injury Attorney We Buy Old Stuff Email your pictures for a cash offer on your vintage items. kimandjeffstation@gmail.com 281-253-9785 CATHOLIC Epiphany of The Lord Catholic 1530 W. Norwalk Dr. (Nottingham) 281-578-0707 Rev. Tom Lam St. Bartholomew Church 5356 Eleventh St. • 281-391-4758 Rev. John Kha Tran, Pastor METHODIST Crossbridge United Methodist Church 23720 Seven Meadows Parkway 281-726-3622 St. Edith Stein Catholic Community 3311 N. Fry Road • 281-492-7500 Rev. Ryszard Kulma, Pastor First United Methodist Katy 5601 Fifth Street • 281-391-2121 Marlin Fenn, Sr. Pastor ASSEMBLY OF GOD El Shaddai Asambela De Dios 5610 Lilac Street • 281-391-8839 Peter & Estela Pinon, Pastors Family Life Assembly of God 1012 S. Mason Road • 281-392-0637 Albert Cortez, Pastor Journey Church 541 Pin Oak Road • 281-391-3326 Jeremiah Hill, Pastor ANGLICAN The Cathedral of St. Matthias Diocese of Mid America 4142 Dayflower • 281-463-2304 First Baptist Church Katy 600 Pin Oak • 281-391-1100 Dr. Randy White, Pastor Grace Anglican Community Woodcreek Elementary School 1155 Woodcreek Bend Lane. 713-557-8684 Rev. Robert Henson, Pastor BAPTIST Alief Baptist Church of Katy 906 Avenue A. • 281-530-6893 Redeemer Community Church 24201 Cinco Ranch Blvd 281-371-2156 Mitch Maher, Pastor Current-A Christian Church 26600 Westheimer Pkwy • 281-395-4722 Darren Walter, Minister CHURCH OF CHRIST Church Of Christ Katy 5438 5th Street • 281-391-7606 Riverbend Baptist Church 26700 Fm 1093 • 281-346-2279 John C Crowe, Pastor Cinco Ranch Church Of Christ 6655 S. Mason Road • 281-579-3100 Aaron Walling, Minister Second Baptist Church West Campus 19449 Katy Freeway • 713-465-3408 Dr. Ed Young, Pastor Tri-County Baptist 5715 Peek Road • 281-371-3900 Rick Shrader, Pastor Fleetwood Church Of Christ 15936 Katy Fwy • 281-492-1219 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 655 Danover • 281-391-2263 Tyrone Freeman, Pastor Bridgewater Baptist Church Franz Elementary 2751 Westgreen Blvd • 281-578-0970 Michael Thompson, Pastor Central Baptist Church Mayde Creek 2855 Greenhouse Road • 281-492-2689 Larry Maddox, Pastor The Church at Katy 3750 N. Fry Rd. • 281-725-4097 Hopscotch Daycare Dr. Michael Taylor, Pastor El Buen Pastor Baptist Church 24525 Clay Road • 281-391-5040 Robert Garay, Pastor Good News Baptist Church Of Houston 2502 Katy Hockley Cut-Off 281-391-9199 Virgil Yehnert, Pastor Kingsland Baptist Church 20555 Kingsland Blvd 281-492-0785 • 281-492-Note Parkway Fellowship 27043 FM 1093 • 281-391-6673 Mike Mcgown, Pastor Trinity Baptist Church 10000 Spring Green Blvd. • 281-579-6724 Josh Guajardo, Pastor Westland Baptist Church 1407 Grand Pkwy South • 281-392-5099 Roy Meadows, Pastor Westfield Free Will Baptist 3635 N. Fry Road • 281-578-7851 David Ferguson, Pastor Westside Baptist Church 3883 Lakes of Bridgewater 281-492-3448 Rev. Richard D. Butts, Pastor Victory Of The Lamb Wisconsin Synod 20351 Cinco Ranch Blvd @ Peek Rd. 281-395-0544 Nathan Buege, Pastor CHRISTIAN First Christian Church (Disciple Of Christ) 22101 Morton Road • 281-492-2693 Rev. Heather Patriacca Tolleson EPISCOPAL Church Of The Holy Apostles 1225 W. Grand Parkway South 281-392-3310 St. Paul’s Episcopal 5373 Franz Road, Katy • 281-391-2785 Rev. Christopher Duncan LUTHERAN Crosspoint 700 S. Westgreen • 281-398-6464 Bill Woolsey, Pastor Living Word Evangelical-Lutheran 3700 South Mason Rd • 281-392-2300 Memorial Lutheran - Missouri-Synod 3rd Street & Avenue D • 281-391-0171 John Davis Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church 2655 S. Mason • 281-646-1903 Jim Leggett, Pastor Holy Covenant United Methodist 22111 Morton Road • 281-579-1200 Danny Wayman, Sr. Pastor St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 20775 Kingsland Blvd. • 281-492-8031 Dr. Pat Sparks, Pastor Katy Hardware 813 AVENUE B DOWNTOWN KATY PH 281-391-3437 FAX 281-391-6922 www.KatyHardware.com Believers’ World Outreach Church 2100 Franz Rd. • 888-334-2962 Tommy & Rachel Burchfield, Pastors Church Of Christ In Katy 5458 East 5th St. • 281-391-7606 Church Of The Rock 433 S. Barker Cypress • 281-599-9777 Jorge H. Cardenas, Pastor Creekside Community Church Meeting @ Woodcreek J.H.S. 713-705-4878 Tim Douglas, Pastor The Empowerment Center 20910 Park Row • 281-578-3535 David Roberson, Pastor Faith Manger Church 20701 Kingsland Blvd. • 281-578-2550 David L. Brown, Pastor Faith West Church 2225 Porter Road • 281-391-Life Garry Kerr, Pastor The Commons at Katy 28727 N Firethorne Rd • 832-535-0250 Woltman Elementary Gary White, Pastor The Fellowship 22765 Westheimer Parkway 281-395-3950 Jerry Edmonson, Pastor MORMON Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS 1928 Drexel • 281-391-0687 281-391-5439 Fellowship Bible Church 1507 Katy Flewellen Rd. 281-646-1084 Don Griffin, Pastor Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS 1603 Norwalk • 281-578-8934 Bishop Scott Bauer Hosanna 17700 Clay Road • 281-345-1182 James P. Bell, Pastor Kainos Community Church 19946 Saums Road 281-599-1473 Joe & Yolanda Herron-Palmore, Pastors Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints - Nottingham Country Ward 281-578-8930 Church Of Jesus Christ LDS 9950 South Mason • 281-398-7796 NAZARENE Westside Church Of The Nazarene 3434 Fry Road • 281-492-0234 Rev. Kent Schwamberger, Pastor NONDENOMINATIONAL All Around Cowboy Church 5812 Crosstree Lane, Sealy 979-885-1155 Katy re Hardwa Your Hom etown Hardware Store Katy Bible Church 2500 Avenue D • 281-391-7284 Matt Mancini, Pastor Katy Community Fellowship Meeting AMC 20 In Katy Mills Mall 281-391-0099 • Tim Barker, Pastor Katy Vineyard 6161 S. Fry Rd. • 281-579-3433 Alexander Elementary Kindred Spirit Christian Fellowship 22025 I-10 W Ramada Limited Hotel, Room 306 281-855-3402 Rev. L. R. Furr, Pastor Life Church 26189 Westheimer Pkwy • 281-395-5433 www.lifechurchkaty.com Samuel Rudd, Pastor Living Way Katy Church 3506 Porter Rd. • 281-391-2273 www.Livingwaykaty.org Wade Cashion, Pastor New Horizons Word Of Faith Church 906 Avenue A (Chapel) • 281-391-6770 Eddie L. Stallworth-Cherry Jr., Pastor Northwest Believers Church 5423 E. Fifth Street • 281-829-8985 Larry Conner, Pastor Powerhouse Christian Center 1818 Katyland Road • 281-391-0095 G. F. Watkins, Pastor Resurrection City Church Of Katy 5819 10th Street • 832-332-4687 Dr. Blanchard Layton, Sr., Pastor The Waters Church 2710 North Mason Rd. • 281-398-4030 Clint Paschall, Pastor Woven Church 6161 S Fry Rd • 832-263-3307 Wayne Park, Lead Pastor PENTECOSTAL Katy Pentecostal Church 2120 Katy Hockley Cutoff • 281-391-1010 Dr. John E. Howell, Pastor The Pentecostals Of Katy 1941 Westborough • 281-829-1175 Rob Mckee, Pastor PENTECOSTAL Trinity Apostolic Faith Church 5900 10th Street • 281-391-3310 Dr. Phillip & Jill Clements, Pastors Church Listings continued on page 9 The Katy News Volume 26| Number 13 Katy ISD Trainers Receive Scholarships from Memorial Hermann Katy July 3, 2015 | Page 9 Dine in • Carry Out • Delivery BOGO Buy One One Adult Adult Buy Lunch Buffet Buffet Lunch Get One One FREE FREE Get Pizza Wings Muffalettas Cheesesticks Salad Bar Lunch Buffet 24437 Katy Fwy #100 • Katy, 77494 Coupon Expires July 31, 2015 281-394-7330 www.johnnys-pizza.com Charlie Stevens, KISD head athletic trainer; Adrianne Black, Seven Lakes High School athletic trainer; Santiago; Chris Whitten, Mayde Creek High School athletic trainer; Medina; Langs; Anjanette Butts, Katy Taylor High School athletic trainer; Hookstra; Justin Landers, Katy High School athletic trainer; Pitcock; Jim Parisi, Memorial Hermann Katy CEO. Six Katy ISD (KISD) athletic trainers were recently awarded Sports Medicine scholarships from Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, the official healthcare provider for KISD. Cinco Ranch High School’s Brianna Nguyen, Katy High School’s Taylor Pitcock, Mayde Creek High School’s Michael Medina, Seven Lakes High School’s Allysa Santiago, and Katy Taylor High School’s Kendall Langs and Meagan Hookstra each received $500 in recognition of the distinguished service they provided to KISD athletic programs during their high school careers. The Available to Recipients with a “my Social Security Account “ The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services available through its my Social Security portal available at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that Medicare beneficiaries can now obtain a replacement card if they have lost, damaged, or simply need to replace it online using a my Social Security account. "I’m excited about this newest online feature to the agency’s my Social Security portal and the added convenience we’re providing Medicare beneficiaries," Acting Commissioner Colvin said. "Any my Social Security account holder who misplaces their Medicare card will be able to request a replacement card using their online my Social Security account." Requesting a replacement card through my Social Security account is a convenient, cost-effective and secure way to ensure Medicare beneficiaries have a critical piece of identification available when required by medical providers as proof of Medicare coverage. Simply access your online my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and select the “Replacement Documents” tab. Then select “Mail my replacement Medicare card.” After you request a card, it will arrive in the mail in approximately 30 days. my Social Security is a secure, online hub for doing business with Social Security, and more than 19 million people have created an a personal account. Current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their account—change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099. Account holders still in the workforce can verify their earnings, and obtain estimates of future benefits. In addition to those existing services, Medicare beneficiaries will now be able to request a replacement Medicare card without waiting for a replacement form in the mail. For more information about my Social Security or to establish an account visit www.socialsecurity.gov. Church Listings continued from page 8 PRESBYTERIAN Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian 1351 S. Mason Road • 281-391-579-1080 Rev. Carter Sanger, Pastor Grand Lakes Presbyterian 6035 S. Fry Road • 281-646-7500 Rev. Dean Pogue, Pastor New Hope Presbyterian 1350 N. Mason Road • 281-492-8520 Rev. Brian Long, Pastor Christ Church PCA 10818 Gaston Road • 281-392-0002 Rev. Fred Greco, Sr., Pastor SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1913 East Avenue • 281-392-5603 Richard Devost, Pastor Enjoy students graduated earlier this month, and each has big plans for the future. Nguyen will attend Auburn University in the Fall. Pitcock is enrolled at Louisiana State University. Both Medina and Santiago will head West to The University of Texas at San Antonio. Langs also is attending Louisiana State University and Hookstra is enrolled at Austin Community College. For more information on the hospital, including orthopedic programs and community outreach, visit www. memorialhermann.org or call 713.222. CARE (2273). Social Security Announces New Online Service for Replacement Medicare Cards Sealy Dance Club Sealy Dance Club is hosting a public dance on Saturday, July 4th at the American Legion Hall in Sealy. The theme for this dance is Red, White and Blue. Dance time is 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Music will be provided by “Charles and The Fabulous Four.” Great dance music. Everyone put on your overalls and come to the Party: Couples, Singles, Young and Old. We will have lots of fun and good music. The dance is open to the public. Bring a covered dish (Cake, sandwiches, chips, dips, etc.) to be served during the 9:30 break. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call C.W. Brandes at 979-885-3489. The Sealy Dance Club is a non-profit club. SALT PEPPER SIGNATURE S RESTAURANT • CATERING • VENUE Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily 811 Ave D Katy, 77493 Pancakes • Omlets • Breakfast Tacos Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches Pastas • Steaks • Chops • Enchiladas Desserts and More... 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The series of programs offered in Fort Bend County include: - Earth-Kind Landscapes • July 18th th • Aug. 15 - The Fall Food Garden • Sept. 12th - Composting Made Easy • Oct. 23rd - Jams & Jellies th • Nov. 14 - Grilling • Dec. 5th - Fruits & Nuts Please register prior to each program For information on each program, including pricing and registration forms, please visit fortbend.agrilife.org/backyard-basics or contact Brandy Rader at (281) 342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu. Fort Bend County Extension Office: 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are required to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 281.342.3034 five working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners’ Court of Texas cooperating. Sherry Ahart-Davies Location Manager, Katy Funeral Home Q: What are the benefits of making my final wishes known in advance? A: 7KH EHQH¿WV RI SODQQLQJ DKHDG can be immense. With the help of a professional, there are very simple steps you can take to plan everything in advance and in detail. A funeral or memorial service not only gives your loved ones a sense of closure, it’s a celebration of your life. 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Please contact Brandonat209-645-FOODor email MrBrandonTheMan@ hotmail.com. Immediate Opportunities Available for Class A Drivers Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with some Saturday’s required and some OT required. Please bring resume or fill out applications at 1756 HWY 36 N in Sealy, TX or call 979-627-7518 for more information. Career Fair Answers Help Wanted NEW! An amazing career path awaits you with Planet Ballroom Katy Keep Pets Safe This Fourth of July Pet owners can make the holiday as safe as possible for their dogs and cats by following these tips: • Bring all pets indoors whenever neighborhood fireworks displays are likely. Secure dogs in a room and play music or turn on the television to drown out the frightening sounds. • Keep pets away from lit fireworks at all times, including your own backyard, as some will chase after the bright moving objects and are at risk to be burned or blinded in the process. • Ensure that pets are wearing current identification tags. For the ultimate identification protection, all pets should be microchipped so that they can scanned at an animal shelter or veterinary office. If your pet does go missing over the holiday, check with local animal shelters immediately. Go to the shelter in person to identify your pet, rather than calling or emailing the shelter, as staff may not be able to respond in a timely enough fashion to ensure your pet’s safety. Opportunities to join their cast of professional dancers are now available. They are seeking young, aspiring, talented dancers that want to be a part of their exciting and rapidly growing company. Change lives through dance, be recognized for your talents, and join a company that’s committed to helping you find success! Learn from the best in the dance business and rocket your career to the top! Their dance professionals are much more than excellent teachers, they are brand ambassadors who deliver their vision of inspiration, energy and glamour to students! If interested, please send resume and head shot to Jose.melendez@planetballroom.com or call 832 437-5416 to schedule an interview. Lamar CISD Support Staff Career Fair Thursday, July, 30 2015 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. George Ranch High School 8181 FM 762 Richmond, TX 77469 Auto for sale Pontiac Firebird, Classic 1998. Replaced with new: transmission & transmission cooler, A/C compressor, both A/C hoses, Fuel Pump, both Axles, Tires. Runs Great. $3,150. 281-919-8869. All Classified Ads placed must have a valid contact number & billing address for inhouse purposes. Page 12 |July 3, 2015 The Katy News Volume 26 | Number 13 Almost Finished Our New Grand Parkway Location Built on a 70-Year Foundation of Service Our new Grand Parkway facility will be opening soon to better serve the Katy community 9Õ >Ûi«ÀL>LÞÌVi`Üi>Ài>ÃÌwà i`ÜÌ Ì i construction of the Schmidt Funeral Home Grand Parkway location. As soon as it is complete, we will be scheduling a series of Open Houses so you can take a tour of our new state-of-the-art facility that features ÌÜÃÌ>ÌiÀÃ]>Li>ÕÌvÕÞ>««Ìi`V >«i>`>ÌÞ½ÃwÀÃÌ] and only, on-site crematory. The Schmidt family will continue providing the same professional, compassionate service you have trusted for 70 years at our new facility as well as our current location on East Avenue. Our current location on East Avenue will continue to provide the exemplary service that has made Schmidt Funeral Home a Katy institution for 70 years. Funeral Home (281) 391-2424 www.SchmidtFuneralHome.net Serving Katy & West Houston Since 1945 1508 East Avenue, Katy, Texas 77493 Coming Soon: 1344 W. 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