Lakemont June 2017

The Official Newsletter for Lakemont 

Important Numbers pg.2 

Sports News 

pgs.13-15 

Houston Area Events pg. 17 

Summer Reading pg. 19 

Featured Recipes pg. 20 

Classified Ads pgs. 22-23 

Congratulations to all the 2017 Graduates!!! 

Photo of: Texas State graduate Miss Taylor Craig 

June 2017 

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HELPFUL NUMBERS 

COMMUNITY CONTACTS 

Lakemont On-Site Office Hours 

Tuesday thru Friday 

11am-6pm 

closed for lunch 12-12:30PM 

Closed Sunday & Monday 

Saturdays 

9am-12pm 

Lakemont On-Site 832.595.6808 

Lakemont Patol 832-719-1047 

CREST MANAGEMENT 

Community Manager -Jennifer Petras 

Jennifer.Petras@crest-management.com 

Onsite Manager – Andjela Tomic 

andjela.tomic@crest-management.com 

Assistant Manager – Sheila Gonzales 

Sheila.Gonzales@crest-management.com 

Please visit our new website: 

https://www.crest-management.com/communities/ 

LakemontCommunityAssociation/Pages/default.aspx 

We encourage all residents to register for access to view 

your account information, community forms, 

and governing documents. 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 911 

Ft. Bend County Animal Control 281-352-1512 

Community Fire Station #3 281-578-6444 

Poison Control 800-222-1222 

Hurricane Preparedness/Red Cross 713-526-1536 

CenterPoint Energy/Natural Gas 713-659-2111 

Crest Management Company 

(for after hours emergencies) 281-579-0761 

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

Ft. Bend County MUD 281-290-6500 

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665 

North Ft. Bend Annex 281-238-1400 

Ft. Bend County Appraisal District 281-344-8623 

Ft. Bend County Tax Assessor 281-341-3710 

Ft. Bend County Vehicle Registration 281-341-3709 

Ft. Bend County Voter Registration 281-341-8670 

Ft. Bend County Library Cinco Ranch 281-395-1311 

Texas Driver’s License Office Katy 281-391-4874 

Best Trash LLC 281-313-2378 

On Site Management Office 832-595-6808 

LOCAL SCHOOLS 

McNeil Elementary 832-223-2800 

Briscoe Junior High 832-223-4000 

Foster High School 832-223-3800 

NEW ONSITE MANAGER AND HOURS 

Dear Lakemont Homeowners, 

I am pleased to announce that I Andjela Tomic, have been chosen as 

the new Onsite Manager for the Lakemont Community. I anticipate a 

long relationship with your community in partnering with the Board of 

Directors and Crest Management to provide exceptional management 

and customer service when carrying out the daily affairs of the 

association. 

I look forward to having the opportunity to meet you all so please 

contact me if I can be of any service to you and your community. 

Please note my contact information below and the hours of the 

Lakemont Onsite Office as follows: 

Sunday and Monday: Closed 

Tuesday-Friday: 11 AM-6 PM (closed for lunch from 12-12:30 PM) 

Saturday: 9 AM-12 PM 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve your community. 

Andjela Tomic 

Onsite Manager 

Lakemont CAI 

LAKEMONT ONSITE OFFICE-PUBLIC ACCESS 

For your community’s convenience, the Lakemont CAI Onsite Office is 

located in the clubhouse at 21021 Lakemont Bend Lane. Please note 

during business hours, the clubhouse operates as a business office for 

the association and is not accessible to the public for use of its facilities. 

The business hours for the Lakemont CAI Onsite Office are as follows: 

Tuesday through Friday: 

Saturday: 

Sunday and Monday: 

11 AM-6 PM 

(Closed 12-12:30 PM for lunch) 

9 AM-12 noon 

Closed 

Movie Nights 

8:15-11 PM 

June 16 th , 

July 14 th , 

August 18 th 

September 15 th 

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2017 POOL SCHEDULE 

Lakemont #1 next to Lakehouse 

POOL HOURS 

2017 POOL SCHEDULE 

Lakemont #2 

Day(s) 

Pool Times 

Day(s) 

Pool Times 

May 27 th , 28 th , 29 th 

Saturday 

Sunday 

Memorial Day 

10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

12: 00 PM – 8:00 PM 

10: 00 AM – 7:00 PM 

May 27 th , 28 th , 29 th 

Saturday (5/27/17) 

Sunday (5/28/17) 

Memorial Day (5/29/17) 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 

June 2017: Full Time, starting Friday, 6/2 

Monday 

CLOSED 

Tuesday - Saturday 

10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

July 2017: Weekend of 1 st -4th 


10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday (7/2/17) 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Monday (7/3/17) 

CLOSED 

Tuesday (7/4/17) 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

July 2017: 5 th – 30th 

Monday 

CLOSED 


10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

August 2017: 1 st – 13th 

Monday 

CLOSED 


10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

August 2017: Weekend of: 19 th , 20 th 

Saturday 

10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12: 00 PM – 8:00 PM 

August 2017: Weekend of 26 th , 27 th 

Saturday 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

September 2017 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th 


10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday (9/3/17) 

12: 00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Labor Day (9/4/17) 

10: 00 AM – 7:00 PM 

September 2017 9 th , 10 th 

Saturday 

10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12: 00 PM – 7:00 PM 

June 2017: Full Time, starting Friday, 6/2 – 6/30 

Monday 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Tuesday 

CLOSED 

Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

July 2017: Weekend of 1 st -5th 


10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday (7/2/17) 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Monday (7/3/17) 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Tuesday (7/4/17) 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Wednesday (7/5/17) 

CLOSED 

July 2017: 6 th – 31st 

Monday 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Tuesday 

CLOSED 


Sunday 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

August 2017: 1 st – 14 th 

Monday 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Tuesday 

CLOSED 


Sunday 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

August 2017: 19 th , 20 th 

Saturday 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

August 2017: 26 th , 27 th 

Saturday 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday 

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Labor Day weekend 2017 


10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

Sunday (9/3/17) 

12: 00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Labor Day (9/4/17) 

10: 00 AM – 7:00 PM 

September 2017 16 th , 17 th 

Saturday 

Sunday 

September 2017 23 rd , 24 th 

Saturday 

Sunday 

10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

12: 00 PM – 7:00 PM 

10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM 

12: 00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Pool 

Time! 

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Things to Know 

TRASH PICK UP DAYS: 

Best Trash provides trash pick up and the cost is part of the sewer 

rate on your water bill. Trash pick up days are Mondays and Thursdays. 

Please do not place your trash outside prior to the scheduled 

pick up day. Trash must be in appropriate containers and removed 

the evening of the pick up. Heavy trash days are Thursdays only. 

One heavy item only is allowed per household per week. 

MAILBOX KEYS: 

Crest Managment does not have keys or access to your mailbox. 

Mailbox keys are provided by the previous homeowner or a 

locksmith can be contacted. 

POOL KEYS: 

Pool cards can be picked up at The Lake House. Additional pool 

cards can be obtained from Crest Management and the cost is $5 

if the homeowner is current on their dues. 

VISITOR PARKING: 

Parking on the street for a period longer than 48 consecutive hours 

is not permitted. 

ASSESSMENT DUE DATE: 

The Association assessment fee is due on January 1st 

of each year. 

ASSESSMENT LATE DATE: 

The Association assessment fee is late if received on or after 

February 1st of each year. 

ASSESSMENT LATE FEE: 

All payments received after the due date are subject to 

additional late charges of 10% of the annual assessment. 

School District and Phone Numbers: 

The school district is the Lamar Consolidated School District. 

Their main phone number is 832-223-0000. 

CLUBHOUSE RENTAL: 

The clubhouse is available for homeowners to rent. Please register 

on the community website for reservation applications and fees. 

You are NOT guaranteed your reservation date unless you confirm 

with the on-site manager by phone: 832-595-6808. 

ARC REQUIREMENTS: 

All exterior changes must be submitted to the Architectural Review 

Committee for review and written approval obtained prior to commencement 

of work. Forms are found by visiting your community 

link at www.crest-management.com. 

WEBSITE ADDRESS: 

www.crest-management.com 

If you have a life threatening emergency call 911. If you have 

a general emergency after regular business hours, contact 

Lakemont Patrol 832-719-1047. 

LAKEMONT’S COMMUNITY EVENT SCHEDULE 

Garage Sales - 8 AM-2 PM: October, 13 th -14 th 

Movie Nights - 8:15-11 PM: June 16 th , July 14 th , 

August 18 th and September 15 th 

National Night Out: October 3 rd , 5-7 PM 

Holiday Celebration: December 3 rd , 2-4 PM 

Lakemont Events : Ashlie Holdorf, 832-429-5397, 

lakemontevents@yahoo.com 

LAKEMONT RESIDENTS WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! 

We have several events that the HOA 

organizes for the community each 

year that require volunteers to make 

the events successful. We have had a 

difficult time the last couple of years 

getting residents to volunteer for 

these events. Moving forward if we 

don’t have the volunteers, we will 

not be able to hold the events. Please 

consider volunteering a couple of hours of your time to make 

each and every event fun for all. It gives us all the opportunity 

to meet our neighbors and enjoy a couple of hours together. 

The Holiday Celebration has been held at the Lakehouse for 

the past 11 years. Santa comes to the Lakehouse and families 

can get their pictures taken with Santa for $10, do crafts and 

have cookies. The last 2 years we have had a poor turn out. 

We will try again in 2017 to hold this event, but if the turnout 

is not better, we will cancel this event in the future. This event 

cannot be rescheduled when the weather is bad since we have 

to schedule Santa and the Photographer 1 year in advance. 

Please sign up with our Events Coordinator to volunteer in 

Lakemont. If you have any events that you would like to see 

happen in Lakemont please email Ashlie at lakemontevents@ 

yahoo.com with suggestions and to sign up to volunteer. 

Let’s build our community to be strong and supportive. 

Volunteers needed for events in 2017. 

BEST TRASH 

HEAVY TRASH AND BULK ITEMS FAQS 

Do you pick up paint? 

Yes, we can pick up paint and paint cans, but they must be 

dried first. Let paint sit out in the sun until it is dried or use a 

drying agent like kitty litter to dry the paint. Once the paint 

is fully dried, please set the cans to the curb with the lids 

removed for collection. 

Do you pick up tree branches? 

Yes, we can pick up tree branches, shrubs and brush 

trimmings, but they need to be properly tied and bundled. 

All bundles must be less than 40 pounds and no greater than 

4 feet in length with no branch diameter exceeding 3 inches. 

These requirements allow for easier pick up and prevent 

damage to our equipment. Please limit to no more than 10 

bundles at a time. 

Do you pick up fence pickets or lumber? 

All bundles must be less than 40 pounds and no greater 

than 4 feet in length with all nails either hammered down or 

removed. We cannot collect any fence posts with concrete. 

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These requirements allow for easier pick up and prevent damage to 

our equipment. Please limit to no more than 10 bundles at a time. 

Do you pick up carpet? 

Yes, we can collect up to 1 room of carpet at a time. Carpet must be 

rolled and tied bundles no longer than 4 feet in length and no more 

than 40 pounds and placed on the curb. 

Do you pick up large items like appliances or furniture? 

Yes, we can collect large items, but no more than two each collection 

day. Please place your large item at the curb on collection day. 

Do you pick up mattress and box springs? 

Yes, we can collect both the mattress and box springs, but no more 

than two each collection day. Please place your mattress and box 

springs at the curb on collection day. Yes, we do collect Queen and 

King size mattresses. 

Do you pick up refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners? 

Yes, we can pick up refrigerators and freezers, but they must be 

drained of freon first. By Federal Law, refrigerators and freezers or 

any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have 

an accompanying bill to validate such service was performed. Please 

attach the validation bill to the item before placing it at the curb for 

collection. 

Do you pick up hazardous waste or household chemicals? 

We cannot collect hazardous waste, please visit your county’s 

household hazardous waste facility for proper disposal options. 

Harris County: Hazardous Waste Recycling Fort Bend County: 

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IMPORTANT COMMUNITY 

POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT 

FINE POLICY - DEED RESTRICTIONS 

Dear Homeowners, 

Please be aware that pursuant to the Declaration of 

Covenants and the Conditions and Restrictions for 

Lakemont, fining will be implemented and enforced 

for deed restriction violations per the Lakemont 

Community Association Inc. 

For a copy of the Fine Policy, 

visit your community link at 

www.crest-management.com. 

Any questions regarding this policy 

can be directed to 

On-Site Community Manager, Andjela Tomic 

at 832-595-6808 or by e-mail at 

andjela.tomic@crest-management.com. 

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Can you pick up storm debris? How do I get rid of my storm debris? 

We do not collect waste generated from the result of a storm. Please 

be patient during this process, if you have storm debris that you need 

collected the county will typically make rounds through the communities 

affected by the storm to have the storm debris removed. If you are in 

Harris County, please visit www.readyharris.com, to see the proper 

guidelines and size limitations for the debris collection. If you have hired 

a contractor to remove the debris from your home you will need to make 

arrangements to have the debris hauled off by the contractor. 

TEN GREAT BENEFITS OF HOAS 

It’s a smart investment to protect the value of your home. You reap 

the benefits of having many advocates who safeguard your interests. 

Your association functions because of active volunteers and a topnotch 

management company. Here are ten good reasons to live in a 

community that has an HOA. Thank you for allowing Crest Management 

Company to serve your community. 

• HOAs preserve the nature of the community and protect property 

values by delivering services and providing a safe, well-maintained 

living environment. 

• HOA regulations are another layer of protection against neighborhood 

degradation and an effective means to maintain community standards 

and protect property values. 

• HOAs lessen the need for local government oversight of housing 

conditions. Most municipalities are not equipped, i.e. do not have the 

manpower - to monitor housing. 

• Homeowners in HOAs have a vested interest in reporting and 

correcting problems from architectural and building code violations to 

illegal parking and landscaping issues. 

• HOA leaders live in their communities and better understand the 

needs of the community, from the delivery of core services, such as 

waste collection, to amenities and decisions affecting the future of the 

community. 

• HOAs promote a higher level of civic involvement than municipalities, 

in terms of voting, meeting attendance and volunteerism. 

• By definition, planned communities offer a more efficient use of 

land to address the growing issue of urban sprawl associated with 

unplanned development. 

• Land-use efficiencies can make homes more affordable, a benefit 

for first-time home buyers, retirees and low-and moderate-income 

families. 

• Many HOAs maintain swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds 

and other amenities that most Americans cannot afford on their own. 

• Associations offer a sense of community, an important contribution in 

an increasingly transient society. 

MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

Most people believe that the exterior appearance of a home speaks 

volumes about the people who live in it. When you see a well maintained 

and attractive home there is an automatic assumption that the interior is 

also well maintained and attractive. Failure to maintain a home properly 

affects its value and the overall value of homes in the neighborhood. 

As a part of our contractual agreement with the Association, the 

management company visits the community monthly noting deed 

restriction violations. On each visit, the management company 

representative has a copy of the most recent report. Previous violations 

are reviewed and either noted as having been brought into compliance 

or a second letter is issued. Should a third letter be required, it is 

generally a demand letter. If the property remains in violation following 

the third letter, the Board of Directors then makes the decision as to 

whether the violation is turned over to an attorney for legal pursuit. 


No one likes to receive a letter from the Association noting a violation. 

Should you receive a letter; you may want to first look at the date of 

the letter. Perhaps the representative was in the community the day 

before you mowed your lawn or returned your boat to storage. In that 

case, simply dispose of the letter. The remedy of the violation will be 

noted on the next community visit. If the violation noted is still in place, 

please contact Crest Management with any questions you may have 

regarding the noted violation. 

One of the most frequent violations noted is yard maintenance. It is 

also the source of the most complaints received from homeowners. 

Regular mowing, edging and weeding of beds, mulching, fertilization 

and watering is critical in providing curb appeal for your home and 

in promoting a community that all homeowners are proud to live in. 

Your Governing Documents permit your Association to enter upon 

your property to perform the necessary lawn maintenance, if the 

homeowner is neglectful. In addition, when you purchased your home, 

you agreed to properly maintain your property by agreeing to the deed 

restrictions that run with your property. 

Don’t particularly enjoy yard work? There are a number of companies 

available who will provide that service at a nominal price. Don’t know 

how to maintain your yard? Sometimes neighbors helping neighbors 

can resolve the problem. Be creative! 

Lakemont is a beautiful, young community. But remember, being a good 

neighbor is more than just maintaining a house and lawn. Respect for 

all community rules, residents and community assets are what make 

Lakemont a great community in which to live. 

STAY SAFE! 

Although we enjoy a very safe neighborhood, outsiders may 

occasionally come through looking for trouble. Please be aware of 

your surroundings. Always carry your cell phone. If something looks 

strange or makes your feel uncomfortable, please call or text a family 

member or neighbor and let them know something isn’t right. If you 

see an unfamiliar car parked in front of a house or cruising the streets, 

don’t ignore it. Call the non-emergency number or the roving police at 

832-719-1047. The number for the Ft. Bend Sheriff can be reached at 

281-341-4665. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Our police are 

here to keep our community safe and they need our help to notify them 

when something is wrong. 

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SPEED LIMIT - PLEASE SLOW DOWN! 

Speed limit signs are posted throughout the community and should 

be obeyed at all times. We regularly have many children and families 

out on our streets enjoying the good weather. Please be alert for pets, 

children, walkers, joggers and bicycles on our streets. Be sure to come to 

a full stop and look both ways before proceeding through intersections. 

Joggers and small children can move extremely fast and can be in front 

of you with no warning. 

HOME MAINTENANCE 

Fences cannot be painted or stained, however preservative is 

encouraged. Home exteriors cannot be painted a color other than 

the original without approval from the HOA Board of Directors. 

Homeowners wishing to re-paint the home exterior must contact the 

Board of Directors and submit color choices for Board approval. Mold 

is unsightly, costly and can cause serious damage to your home, as 

well as health problems for you and your family. Please remove mold 

immediately to prevent future damage to your home and avoid health 

risks to your family. 


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Lakemont is in the Lamar CISD. Our children attend McNeill Elementary, 

Briscoe Junior High and Foster Senior High School. The website for 

Lamar CISD is www.lcisd.org. The website is easy to follow and lists all 

pertinent information you will need for your children. 

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FULSHEAR HIGH SCHOOL 

SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS 

Registration: Go online to www.gofan.co/app/school/TX68058 

This summer, Fulshear High School will be hosting numerous summer 

camps for students of all ages. See below for details on each: 

Football Camp 

Dates: June 5 th -8 th 

Times: 8-9:30 AM for incoming 2 nd -8 th graders; 10-11:30 AM 

for incoming 9 th graders 

Where: Fulshear HS Football Field 

Volleyball Camp 


Times: 9-11AM for incoming 3 rd -6 th graders; 12-3 PM 

for incoming 7 th -8 th graders 

Where: Fulshear HS Gym 

Strength and Conditioning Camp 

Dates: Monday through Thursday for the weeks of June 12 th , 

June 19 th , June 26 th , July 10 th , July 17 th , July 24 th 

Times: 8-10 AM for female athletes; 9 -11AM for male athletes 

Where: Fulshear HS Fieldhouse Weight Room 

Boys Basketball Camp 


Times: 9 AM-12 PM for incoming 2 nd -6 th graders 

Where: Fulshear High School Gym 

KEEP LAKEMONT BEAUTIFUL 

Our residents take pride in keeping our neighborhoods beautiful. 

Please do your part by cutting your grass every week during the 

summer. Trees that are close to sidewalks should be trimmed 

approximately 8 feet from the ground so that people walking down the 

sidewalks will not be impeded by the branches. Likewise, trees with 

branches extending over the streets should be trimmed so that cars 

and trucks are not damaged. Gardens and flowerbeds should be kept 

free of weeds. Trash that has blown into your yard should be picked 

up and disposed of properly. Thanks for helping us keep Lakemont 

beautiful. 

For a copy of the Fine Policy, visit your community link at www.crestmanagement.com. 

Any questions regarding this policy can be directed 

to On-Site Community Manager, Jenni Khalil at 832-595-6808 or by 

email at Jenni.Khalil@crest-management.com. 



GARDEN TIPS FOR JUNE 

Lawns 

• Apply iron sulfate or chelete to St. Augustine grass lawns. 

• Mow St. Augustine to a 2-inch height now to protect roots from the 

sun. Never cut off more than a third of the leaf. 

• Continue treatment of lawns for chinch bug. As the temperature hits 80 

degrees, chinch bugs begin to reproduce in the hottest and driest part 

of the lawn, usually next to cement. Use diazinon or dursban granules. 

Flowers 

• Overwatered hibiscus, purslane and bougainvillea won’t bloom. 

• Keep flowers pinched off of coleus and caladiums to encourage 

more of the beautiful foliage. 

• Plants to set: Acalpha, Ageratum, Alternathera, Aspidistra, Artemisia, 

Balsam, Begonia, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Coleus, Croton, 

Dusty Miller, Feverfew, Gaillardia, Geranium, Marigold, Petunia, Pinks, 

Portulaca, Salvia-red, Shrimp Plant, Torenia, Verbena and Vinca. 

Vegetables 

• A strong blast of water in the morning rids plants of most bugs 

for the rest of the day. 

• Vegetables to plant: Cantaloupe, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant 

sets, Okra, Black Peas, Pepper Sets, Summer Squash and Sweet Potato. 

Shrubs 

• Watch Camellias and Azaleas, they’re setting their blooms now for 

next season. So give them a good mulch and plenty of water. Mulch 

well with oak leaves and/or pine needles to keep soil acidic. 

Benefits of Mulching: Mulching (organic or inorganic) is a layer of material 

on the surface of the soil around the plant. Mulches conserve water by 

reducing evaporation, insulates the soil and protects it from the drying 

wind and hot sun. Mulches break the force of rain and irrigation water 

and tend to prevent erosion, soil compaction, and crusting. Lastly, a 2-3 

inch layer of mulch will almost eliminate weed problems. 

FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS 

For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit 

www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. 

Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events. 

GARDEN INSECTS IN KATY 

June 24th, 9-11 AM 

Meet with Texas Master Gardeners to learn about the role Insects play in 

your garden. The topics covered will include, Insects as Decomposers, 

Insects as Hunters, Insects as Pollinators, Tables will include posters, 

live specimen boxes and soil digging boxes. Come learn about those 

“little critters” you find in your lawn and vegetable gardens. The 2 hour 

program starts at 9 AM at the pavilion at Willow Fork Park (Located at the 

northwest corner of 99/Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Blvd., north of 

Cinco Ranch High School). This is a family–friendly program for all ages. 

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FULSHEAR 

FREEDOM FEST 

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 6-9 PM 

We encourage you to check the 

website for updates and details 

and we look forward to seeing you 

downtown! 

Join us in the first ever Fulshear Kazoo Marching Band! The 

first 50 children who sign up will be given a kazoo and will 

march in the Fulshear Freedom Fest parade! Children must be 

between the ages of five and 10; younger children need to be 

accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants must be 

dressed in a patriotic theme of red, white and blue. 

Go to 

http://fulsheartexas.gov/community/community_events/index.php 

for more information and to get the form to participate in the 

kazoo band. 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 200 

14 TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW 

July 8, 2017 (9 AM-5 PM) 

July 9, 2017 (10 AM-4 PM) 

Indoors-Air Conditioned Hall 

Sponsored by the American Legion Post 200 

330 Legion Road, Wallis, Texas 

Hamburgers and Chopped BBQ on Bun 

Desserts and Drinks 

$1 Admission 

Hourly Door Prizes 

For more information, call 979-885-2164 

VBS AT CINCO RANCH 

CHURCH OF CHRIST 

JUNE 12 TH -15 TH 

6655 S Mason Rd., 

Katy, Texas 77450 

281-579-3100 - www.crcoc.org 

Current 4 year olds - Grade 5 

TOMPKINS CRIMSON CAVALETTES SUMMER DANCE CAMP 

The Crimson Cavalettes Dance Team from Tompkins High School will 

host their annual Summer Dance Camp June 19th-22nd. Camp is open 

to age 4 - grade 5 and will be held in the OTHS dance gym from 8 AM 

until 12 PM. Fee is $120. To register and for more information, visit our 

website at www.crimsoncavalettes.org. You may also follow us on social 

media: Facebook: OTHS Crimson Cavalettes, Instagram: oths_crimsoncavalettes, 

Twitter: @OTHScavalettes. 


THEATER/ARTS 

HOUSTON HORIZON CHORUS 

GOOD TIMES SHOW 

Mark your calendars now for the annual Houston Horizon Chorus Good 

Times Show! This year, we’ll feature music from the 60’s in our “Peace, 

Love and Harmony” show. The Houston Horizon Chorus is a women’s 

acapella chorus and a premier chapter of Sweet Adelines International 

and will be competing this fall at the International Competition in 

Las Vegas. This year, our show will be held on Saturday, June 10 th at 

4 PM at the Memorial Church of Christ Family Center, 900 Echo Lane, 

Houston, Texas 77024. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 

for seniors and children under 12. Come see a fantastic show and bring 

your friends! Please visit our website to order your tickets online 

www.houstonhorizon.org. 

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org 

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450 

June 2-4, 2017: “Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon 

Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits. 

July 14-16, 2017: Don Zolidis’ “Empowered: 

How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy” 

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lockin 

the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and 

$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available 

at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek 

an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to 

enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or 

high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters. 

Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education 

organization helping artists find their light since 2001. 

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

2017-2018 SEASON 

For more information, please visit the HCS website at 

www.houstonchoral.org. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. MAINSTAGE SEASON 

All Shows, performed at 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION IX By: Various Playwrights 

June 15 th -17 th , June 22 nd -24 th : 8 PM 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. 

THE ELEPHANT MAN - June 9-July 2, 2017 

Call or visit our website to learn about our summer camp programs. 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, 

Houston, Texas 77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 


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Summer Camps 

ARTS FULSHEAR SUMMER 2017 

ART, THEATER & DANCE CAMPS! 

Registration is now open for art and theater 

classes, beginning June 5, 2017. 

Contact: Marcia Simmons, 

Executive Director, info@artsfulshear.org 

Arts Fulshear’s 2017 Summer Camps engage 

your student with a variety of classes incorporating 

art, theater and dance in fun and exciting 

ways! Come with us to secret pirate islands 

and colorful downtown streets, into the great 

outdoors and inside the pages of comic books! 

Arts Fulshear offers art, theater and dance 

classes and camps for children, community 

theater events for adults and local art events 

for everyone. Visit our website at 

https://artsfulshear.org. 

Wonderful & Wacky Summer Fun 

June 5th-9th, 1-4 PM, ages 5-11, $215 

Cross Creek Ranch Community Center 

Pirate Island 

June 12th-16th, 1:30-4:30 PM, ages 5-11, $215 

Irene Stern Community Center, Fulshear 

Summer Theater Production - Into the Woods 

June 12th-29th, 10 AM-1 PM, ages 8-16, $400 

Leaman Junior High School 

Around the Campfire 

June 19th-23rd, 1:30-4:30 PM, ages 5-11, $215 

Irene Stern Community Center 

Caped Crusaders 

June 26th-30th, 1:30-4:30 PM, ages 5-11, $215 


Comic Creations 

July 5th-7th, 1-4 PM, ages 8-12, $125 

Cross Creek Ranch Community Center 

Urban Jungle 

July 31st-August 4th, 1:30-4:30 PM, 

ages 7-14, $215 


SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2017 

FOR KIDS 

July 18th-July 21st 

For students K-5th grade. Registration ends July 

3rd. From 9 AM to Noon, kids will discover the excitement 

of music, dance, visual art and drama in a 

Christian environment with this four-day intensive 

camp, led by skilled mentors. 

For more information, contact First Fulshear at 

281-346-1416. We are located at 

8201 Harris Street, Fulshear, TX. 

JOIN THE FUN!!! 

ENROLL NOW FOR THE ARC OF KATY 

SUMMER CAMP 

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications 

for three Summer Camp sessions for 

students and adults with IDD, ages 16 and up. 

Camp will be held Monday through Friday, 

weekly, from 8 AM until 3 PM at Cornerstone 

Evangelical Presbyterian Church (located at 

1351 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450.) 

Session 1: June 5-June 30, 2017 

Session 2: July 3-July 28, 2017 

Session 3: July 31-August 17, 2017 

Each session will include a variety of fun activities 

including excursions, crafts, life skills, 

games and much more. Camp cost is $35 per 

day and camper must be a current member 

of The Arc of Katy to participate. Campers 

will bring a snack and lunch most days and 

will receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more 

information and registration, please visit 

www.thearcofkaty.org. 

SERVE HIM SUMMER TENNIS CAMP 

IN CINCO RANCH 

Train to be a Champion for Christ on and 

off the court. Weekly sessions will focus on 

sportsmanship, tennis training, nutrition and 

serving God while loving others. A portion of 

camp proceeds will go to benefit both local 

and global mission projects. Let’s Go 40-Love! 

www.servehimwellness.net 

CINCO RANCH CHURCH OF CHRIST 

SUMMER CAMPS 

6655 S Mason Rd., Katy, Texas 77450 

281-579-3100 - www.crcoc.org 

• Camp Haven 252: July 12th-15th, 

Grades 2 - 5 

• Camp of the Hills: June 4th-10th, 

Junior High Students 

• Camp Victory: July 11th-16th, 

Junior & High School Students 

Register for our Summer Events Today! 

Limited Availability! 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE SUMMER 

CAMPS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT, 

ENROLL AND MAKE IT THE BEST 

SUMMER EVER! 

The Stageworks Theatre Acting Academy’s 

2017 Summer Camps are open for enrollment. 

Summers at our Acting Academy are a blast! We 

have performance and skill-based classes for all 

ages and all levels of experience. If you’d like 

to discuss what classes are best for your performer, 

contact us via email or at 281-587-6100. 

We’re happy to help you determine the best fit. 

Payment plans are available for all classes. Visit 

www.stageworkshouston.org/summer-2017 

for more information. 

Performance Camps 

• Fantastic Mr. Fox: Ages 6-14, June 5th-16th, 

9 AM-4 PM, cost $300 

Performances are June 15th at 7 PM and 

June 16th at 10 AM and 3 PM 

• Disney’s Aladdin JR: Ages 6-14, June 19th- 

July 7th, 9 AM-4 PM, cost $450 

Performances are July 6th at 7 PM and 

July 7th at 10 AM and 3 PM 

• Fame the Musical, JR: Ages 11-14, 

July 10th-28th, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, cost $450 

Performances are July 27th at 7 PM and July 

28th at 10 AM and 3 PM 

• Pirates! Theadus Thud and the Quest for Weird 

Beard: Ages 6-14, July 24th-Aug. 4th, 

8:30 AM-3:30 PM, cost $300 

Performances are Aug. 3rd at 7 PM and 

Aug. 4th at 10 AM and 3 PM 

• Marvelous Land of Oz: Ages 6-14, July 24th- 

Aug. 11th, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, cost $450 

Performances are Aug. 10th at 7 PM 

and Aug. 11th at 10 AM and 3 PM 

• Into the Woods JR: Ages 11-18, June 5th-23rd, 

10 AM-5 PM, cost $450 

Performances are June 22nd at 7 PM and 

June 23rd at 10 AM and 3 PM 

• Game of Tiaras: Ages 13-18, July 10th-21st, 

10 AM-5 PM, cost $300 

Performances are July 20th at 7 PM 

and July 21st at 10 AM and 3 PM 

• Rent School Edition: Ages 13-18, 

July 31st-Aug. 18th, 10 AM-5 PM, cost $450 

Performances are Aug. 17th at 7 PM and 

Aug. 18th at 10 AM and 3 PM 

One-Week Camps 

• Light Saber Lodge: Ages 8-16, June 5th-9th, 

8:30-11:30 AM (Ages 8-11) and 1-4 PM 

(Ages 12-16), cost $125 

• Muggles 101: Ages 5-14, June 12th-16th, 

8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM, cost $125 

• Hogwarts: School of Stagecraft & Wizardry: 

Ages 9-14, June 19th-23rd, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, 

cost $175 

• Hamilton: Rise Up and Sing: Ages 10-16, 

June 26th-30th, 8:30-11:30 AM (Ages 10-12) 

and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-16), cost $125 

• Defying Gravity: Ages 5-14, July 5th-7th, 

8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM, cost $75 

• No Troll Left Behind: Ages 4-14, July 17th-21st, 

8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM, cost $125 

• Fantastic Beast Creature Creation: Ages 8-16, 

July 31st-Aug. 4th, 9 AM-4 PM, cost $175 

• Disney Mashup: Ages 4-14, Aug. 7th-11th, 

8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM, cost $125 

• Royal Dance Academy: Ages 4-10, 

Aug. 14th-18th, 8:30-11:30 AM, cost $125 


SUMMER AT CINCO RANCH CHURCH OF CHRIST 

6655 S Mason Rd | Katy, Texas 77450 | 281.579.3100 | www.crcoc.org 

SPORTS 

VBS | June 12-15 | Current 4 yr. olds - Grade 5 

Camp Haven 252 | July 12-15 | Grades 2-5 

Camp of the Hills | June 4-10 | Jr. High Students 

Camp Victory | July 11-16 | Jr. & High School Students 

Register for Our Summer Events Today! 

www.crcoc.org • Limited Availability! 

Looking for a Preschool for the 2017-18 School Year? 

Check out Little Ranch Preschool - wwwlittleranchpreschool.org 

Email: lrp@crcoc.org • Phone: 832-290-1887 

KATY YMCA 

Katy YMCA Summer Program Registration is NOW in progress. Limited 

Space available. Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on summer 

fun! Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: 

ymcahouston.org/katy. 

SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-12. No one does camp like the Y! Held at 

the YMCA’s 220 acre Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary. 

Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field 

trips, rock wall, ropes course, zip line, archery, nature trails and more. 

Reserve your space today! 

YMCA CAMP CULLEN - SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP: Ages 7-17. Held 

at the YMCA’s premier facility in Trinity, Texas, campers will enjoy 

nature exploration, creative arts, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, 

spiritual development, sports, adventure courses and more! Visit www. 

ymcacampcullen.org for more information. Space is still available for 

weeks later this summer. 

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 

years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group 

and private sessions available. 

SUMMER SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS: Basketball, NFL Flag Football, 

Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Cheer, Dance, STEM and Lego Engineering 

camps are offered for ages 6-14. These camps are available various 

weeks throughout the summer and focus on a child’s specific interest. 

YMCA CHILD CARE 2017-18 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided at 

most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer 

both before and after school care. Please call or check online for specific 

school offerings and prices. 

AHFC SOCCER SUMMER CAMP SERIES 2017 

AHFC is pleased to offer the Summer Camp Series at multiple campuses 

in and around Houston. The club invites all interested players 

to the Canes Fundamental Camp (Ages 5-9) or the Canes Skills & Drills 

Camp (Ages 10-16). 

Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register and for more details about 

each particular campus. The camps will be offered in New Territory, 

Cy-Fair and Katy locations. All information can be found under “Camps” 

at albionhurricanes.org. 

VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested 

in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able 

to play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and 

around Katy area. 


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KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 

non-profit corporation which exists to serve 

people living in and around Katy, Texas who 

have an interest in running. We are a community 

of people of all ages, backgrounds, 

heritages and abilities who share a common 

interest - running! Our focus is on group 

runs, having fun, socializing and sharing 

our knowledge and experience with our 

members and the public. We welcome all 

who are interested in joining us. We have a 

full calendar of runs, events and socials. We 

hold group runs every Saturday morning at 

the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south 

I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress 

Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet 

at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for 

speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we 

meet at Crosspoint Community Church for 

tempo runs of various distances and paces. 

To find out more and to join our club, visit 

www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TENNIS ORGANIZATION 

FOR THE KATY AREA 

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, 

non-profit tennis organization meeting the 

needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. 

Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming 

for tennis players as well as to promote 

the game in the Katy area. Registration 

is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders 

and tournaments that include singles, 

doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and 

skill levels. For more information, visit our 

website at http://katyareatennis.org. 

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). 

Never paddled before, that’s okay 

too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase 

anything yet! Join our meetings and we can 

answer your questions and/or assist you 

in trying out new gear and equipment. KC/ 

KC is a non-profit organization with major 

Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to 

join. LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!! 

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each 

month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 

77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. 

For more information, call Philip at 713-826- 

5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think 

Safe, Paddle Safe” 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to 

come and learn about netball and have 

some fun playing a great team sport. Open to 

everyone from eight years and up including 

adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, 

men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, 

Tuesday nights at The British School of 

Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com 

for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association 

on Facebook to see regular announcements 

about netball in the Lonestar State! 

Also visit netballamerica.com for general 

information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new 

women’s flat track roller derby team is now 

forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby 

you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes 

to compete according to the rules and 

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s 

Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively 

recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. 

Skaters must be female and 18 or older. 

Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. 

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo. 

com for more information. You can also find 

us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on 

Facebook. Join up now to become an integral 

part in founding and building our league. 


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“When a good job really matters.” 

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• Wood Privacy Fences 

• Chain Link Fences 

• Fence Repairs 

• Insured and Bonded 

• Free Estimates 

• Tree Trimming (Certified Arborist) 

No Job Too Big 

or Too Small 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport 

- Rugby? All ages welcome - boys & girls, 

Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco 

Ranch High School, For more information, 

please visit 

www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

Daniel Burgess 

832-378-2337 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites 

you to come and see what Lacrosse is all 

about. Join us as we continue to bring 

one of the fastest growing team sports 

in the United States to the youth of 

Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers 

lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten 

thru High School. No experience 

needed. For more information visit our 

website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Katy Area Retired Educators met with District 28 Representative John Zerwas on 

March 29th in Austin to discuss TRS healthcare and the pension fund. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached 

lacrosse or just love the sport? We are 

looking for Coaches for boys and girls. 

Please contact us for more information 

if you would like to volunteer and be a 

part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 

281-942-8822. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging 

new members. We invite you to 

join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco 

Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow 

ladies of all levels to meet new friends 

and have fun while improving golfing 

skills. For more information, contact the 

Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653. 

Back Row (L-R): David Hopkins, Senate District 18 Senator Lois Kolkhorst’s Chief of Staff Chris 

Steinbach, Dorsey Reese, Karen Reese and Julia Oldham. Front Row (L-R): Lee Ann Nuckles, Jean 

Shilk, Hindie Dershowitz, Earlene Hopkins, Karen Thornton, Brenda Ritter and Brenda Shaver. 

KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS(KARE) 

More than 30 Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) joined the 1,100 Texas Retired Teachers Association 

(TRTA) members at their 64th Annual Convention in Austin, March 27th-28th. This was followed 

by a rousing day of advocacy at the Texas Capitol on March 29th, where 1,500 TRTA members 

convened to rally and meet with their legislators regarding proposed legislative changes to TRS 

healthcare and the pension fund. For more information about the Katy Area Retired Educators, 

check out our website at http://www.localunits.org/KARE/. 

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Back row: Coach John Pixton, Jack 

Vultaggio age 12-Cinco Ranch resident, 

John Patrick Pixton age 12-Cinco Ranch 

resident, Aiden Quinton age 11-Seven 

Meadows resident. Front row: Michael 

Pixton age 10-Cinco Ranch resident, 

Ben Vultaggio age 9-Cinco Ranch 

resident, Ethan Quinton age 9-Seven 

Meadows resident. 

TECH OF KATY 

TECHNOLOGY AND 

ENGINEERING CLUB 

FOR HOMESCHOOLERS OF KATY 

The club TECH of Katy and its VEX IQ 

robotics team The InVEXibles was started 

last fall. They just returned from 

the 10th Annual VEX Robotics World 

Championships in Louisville, KY. They 

won and were crowned VEX IQ Challenge 

Middle School World Champions, 

along with their alliance partner The 

Gladiators of Ontario Canada. Congratulations! 

For more information, you can 

visit the Facebook page of The Robotics 

Education and competition Foundation. 

NATURE’S CLEAN-UP CREW 

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center 

You always know when an animal 

has met an untimely and unfortunate 

death when you see Black 

Vultures or Turkey Vultures. So 

how can you tell the difference? 

The Black Vulture has a featherless 

black-grey head while the 

Turkey Vulture has a featherless 

red head. In flight, the Black 

Vulture is distinguishable by 

white-tipped wings, whereas the 

majority of the underside of the Turkey Vulture is pale in color. 

Both species of vultures feed primarily on carrion. Most of what 

vultures eat would make any other animal very sick but they are 

strong animals with an incredible digestive system and a very strong 

immune system. Their stomachs are extremely acidic. They can usually 

survive eating carcasses infected with botulism, anthrax, cholera 

and salmonella. Some believe that vultures spread disease because 

they eat dead meat. Actually, the opposite is true. They rid our environment 

of what could potentially cause the spread of diseases. 

WRC receives many calls from the public reporting that a vulture took 

up residence in their atrium or on their front porch. 

Both parents incubate and the young hatch after 30 to 40 days. 

Chicks are altricial or helpless at birth. Both adults feed the chicks 

by regurgitating food for them and care for them for 10 to 11 weeks. 

When adults are threatened while nesting, they may flee or they may 

regurgitate on the intruder or feign death. If the chicks are threatened 

in the nest, they defend themselves by hissing and regurgitating. 

Family groups will remain together until fall. 

Although not endangered, vultures have been impacted by the use 

of lead bullets and buckshot used by hunters. If the shot animal is 

not removed or covered, vultures will consume the contaminated 

meat and become ill or die. 

Because of their eating habits and appearance, vultures would probably 

never win a “My Favorite Bird” contest or “Most Beautiful Bird” 

award but they play an important role in keeping our environment 

cleaner and definitely smelling better. Have you thanked a vulture 

today? 

Turkey Vultures use their eyesight and keen sense of smell to find their 

food. By flying low, they are able to see dead animals and detect the 

gases produced when an animal begins to decay. They prefer to feed 

on animals that are recently dead. Black Vultures can’t smell but will 

often follow Turkey Vultures to find food. 

The breeding season of the turkey vulture starts in March, peaks in 

April to May, and continues into June. Interestingly, vultures don’t 

make nests. In most cases, females lay two eggs but have been known 

to lay one and rarely three. The eggs are whitish/cream colored and 

heavily marked with dark brown or lavender spots around the larger 

end. Eggs are generally laid on a bare surface in a protected location. T 


June 2nd-3rd - Compagnie XY. This is 

not to be missed! Twenty-two fierce 

and daredevil flying acrobats on the 

Avenida Plaza at Discovery Green. It’s 

the U.S. premiere of It’s Not Yet Midnight, 

a mesmerizing show by the new French circus group Company 

XY. For more information, visit www.discoverygreen.com/ebevents. 

June 3rd - The AIA Sandcastle Competition is a fund-raising event 

for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the top five 

revenue generating events for the City of Galveston. This year over 

60 teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious 

Golden Bucket Award. Firms begin months in advance generating 

ideas, developing designs and assigning duties. On the day of the 

event the teams, stretched along the beach front, meticulously sculpt 

their piles of sand and work non-stop for five hours. The event is held 

at East Beach in Galveston from 10 AM-5 PM and the event is free. 

For more information, visit www.aiahouston.org. 

June 3rd - Texas Folklife is proud to present the 28th annual Accordion 

Kings & Queens! Come out for an evening of dancing and roots 

music, featuring the best of Texas accordion music genres, including 

conjunto, polka, zydeco and Cajun. Pick up your FREE tickets at 

Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre the day of the event. For advance 

assigned seating, become a member of Texas Folklife by visiting www. 

texasfolklife.org/info/membership or calling 512-441-9255. This is 

a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available 

(4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor 

Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 

10:30 AM-1 PM. If tickets remain at 1 PM, the box office will re-open 

one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. As 

always, open seating on the hill. For more information, visit 

www.texasfolklife.org. 

June 3rd - Caribbean Heritage Month Festival. Come out and celebrate 

National Caribbean American Heritage Month with The Caribbean 

American Heritage Foundation of Texas (CAHFT) complete 

with fabulous native music, exuberant cultural dancing and delicious 

authentic foods. The festival has uniquely Caribbean flavor as our 

audience will be serenaded by three distinctive Caribbean sounds: 

Reggae, Soca and Merengue Latin-Pop and over twelve cultural 

performances from various groups representing the Caribbean. For 

more information, visit www.caribbeanheritagetx.org. 

June 3rd-4th - Free Press Summer Fest. Houston’s biggest music 

festival is set to kick off this summer with some of the biggest names 

in music. The eighth annual Free Press Summer Fest (FPSF) will 

take over Eleanor Tinsley Park on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou 

from 10:30 AM-10 PM both days. For more information, visit www. 

freepresssummerfest.com. 

June 4th - On your mark, get set, go! Kids Duathlon at Burroughs 

Park is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event exclusively for kids ages 5 

to 10. Enjoy fitness and fun with two sports! It begins at 8 AM-10 AM 

and the cost is $35. For more information, call 936-900-2359. 

June 4th - The 2017 edition of the Houston Exotic Auto Festival & 

Luxury Lifestyle Expo is Houston’s most anticipated and exhilarating 

automobile show, bringing all the luxury and exotic brands into 

a single event. Including local dealerships, aftermarket exhibitors, 

auto clubs and premier non-automotive brands, the show offers 

private exotic car owners the unique opportunity to celebrate their 

masterpieces and compete in several categories in front of the most 

enthusiastic and demanding audience. Fabulous trophies and prizes 

will be awarded to the winners selected by a team of judges and the 

public. More info at www.nrgpark.com. 

HOUSTON AREA EVENTS JUNE 2017 

June 5th-11th - Wine & Food Week 2017 is an all-inclusive, multiday, 

multi-faceted, culinary and wine extravaganza perfect for 

the beginner to the serious wine collector, drawing avid foodies 

and wine and craft beer enthusiasts from across the region to The 

Woodlands this June. Now in its 13th year, Wine & Food Week, under 

the direction of Food & Vine Time Productions, will host 75 chefs, 

hundreds of talented winery representatives, scores of featured 

restaurants and thousands of patrons who eat, drink, taste, mingle, 

learn, indulge and give back, all while enjoying some of the best 

food and more than 500 wines from across the globe. To purchase 

tickets, book a hotel room, sign up to volunteer and for more general 

information, please visit www.wineandfoodweek.com. 

June 9th - The City of Katy hosts Katy Summer Nights at Katy City 

Park beginning at 8 PM and usually runs till 11 PM, depending on the 

movie selection. 

June 10th - Carnival Houston. Celebrating carnival from the Caribbean, 

Brazil and New Orleans Mardi Gras. It is an exciting an explosion 

of music, cuisine, revelry, costume parade and performances. The 

Premier Annual Carnival Houston show will showcase carnival costumes 

and performances such as Samba, Merengue, and costume 

masqueraders, Dance Performances, Calypso, Soca, Salsa and Samba. 

Join the party for a free street parade, costume festival, carnival 

rides, limbo contest, dancing and live music! For more information, 

call 832-614-9337. 

June 17th-18th - Juneteenth Fest at Emancipation Park. Houston’s 

official Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration at Emancipation 

Park - the site where Juneteenth Celebrations began! Emancipation 

Park’s historic Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration marks the anniversary 

of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and over 

154 years since the slaves in Texas were informed of their freedom; 

the celebration in Emancipation Park (currently hosted by Friends 

of Emancipation Park) includes over 40 years of central Houston 

Juneteenth Parades! Directions to Emancipation Park: 3018 Dowling 

at Elgin, Houston, TX 77004. Schedule is at www.juneteenthfest.com. 

June 18th-25th - Pride Houston Festival and Parade. More than 

300,000 people attend Pride Houston each year, making it the second 

largest parade in Houston and the largest Pride Parade or LGBT 

gathering in the Southwestern United States. The festival and parade 

are part of a week-long celebration. The festival is packed with a wide 

variety of exhibitors, artists, music of all kinds, performers, stages 

and fun. There really is something here for everyone. The celebration 

in the Montrose neighborhood focuses on showcasing music and 

entertainment from local LGBT artists and performers. For more 

information, visit www.pridehouston.org. 

Araoz Painting & 

Remodeling 

Painting Exterior & Interior 

Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding 

Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing 

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling 

Enrique Araoz 

Owner 

281-733-3830 

enriquearaoz44@gmail.com 


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PET INFORMATION 

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE 

It may not be a fabulous way to walk, but 

please have courtesy to please scoop when 

your pet poops during your walks. Throughout 

the community trails, you will find areas to toss 

your pet’s poopage and in some areas, there 

are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags - 

you’ll be recycling at the same time! Many of 

your neighbors work hard with their lawncare 

and landscaping. Come with a scooper and a 

recycled grocery bag or anything else. Picking 

up after your pets shows your respect for every 

homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet 

feces damages lawns and many residents are 

working hard to maintaining their grass! 

FT. BEND COUNTY LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose 

a threat to all our residents. While you may 

know your pet is friendly, an animal running 

at someone who is walking by is very scary 

for that person. Many children are afraid 

of animals and become frightened, which 

could result in the child getting hurt trying 

to avoid the animal. Although most dog bites 

occur on the property where the dog lives, 

unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a 

threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained 

animals are at increased risk of being bitten 

by rabies-infected wildlife. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is 

not properly restrained please contact 

Ft. Bend County Animal Control -281-342-1512 

“LEASH LAW” INFORMATION 

Animal control authorities are permitted to 

enter your Property to patrol and remove 

pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and 

inoculated as required by law. 

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the 

control of your dog. If your dog is one that 

‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make 

every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right 

to their ‘peace and quiet.’ 

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative 

that you keep your dog on a leash 

at all times. While your dog is friendly to you 

and your family, imagine the consequences 

if it were to harm someone while it was 

‘roaming free.’ 

Please respect other resident’s right to walk 

the common area ground without fear of 

attack from an unleashed dog. 

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals 

are confined to their property or kept on 

a leash to free a community of unrestrained 

and free-roaming animals. Although most 

dog bites occur on the property where the 

dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs 

do pose a substantial threat to the public. 

In addition, unrestrained animals are at 

increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected 

wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws 

is essential in enhancing the animal control 

program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies 

in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals 

is identification, 

should that animal become lost. 

Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

• Allows for quick identification in case of 

a bite incident. 

• Provides revenue to offset the administra 

tion costs of the animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for 

licensing dogs and cats because they are an 

important control measure for the public 

health threat of rabies. In addition to protecting 

pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier 

between infected wild animals and humans. 

PREVENT EXCESSIVE BARKING! 

Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and 

restless. Many find relief in barking. Some respond 

noisily to any and all activity. Nothing 

is as annoying as incessant barking-even for 

dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, 

please consider some of these bark-abatement 

ideas to keep the noise down in your 

area. Your neighbors will thank you! 

• Training. Training not only helps your dog, 

you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, 

too. You may get some insight into why your 

dog barks so much, or what it is trying to 

communicate. 

• Citronella collars. 

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing 

an outspoken dog indoors or confining it 

to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to 

neighbors. 

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close 

drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave 

a radio on to mask it. 

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; 

they need companionship-a cat, bird or 

another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from 

a pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off 

at a friend’s place or a day-care facility once 

or twice a week. 

CONSIDERING GETTING A NEW DOG? 

…or if you know friends and family who are, 

please consider and suggest rescuing vs. 

buying a dog from a breeder. We have every 

breed of purebred dog available in our Texas 

pounds and shelters, in great quantities. 

This is because of the complete lack of any 

regulations or limit on breeding in Texas. 

• Approximately 30-40% of euthanasias in 

pounds involve purebred animals. 

• Mixed breeds in Texas stand almost no 

chance of making it out of the pounds alive. 

There is absolutely nothing wrong with 

these dogs; they just had the misfortune of 

being owned by people who did not provide 

for their needs and care and obviously had 

no real commitment to their pet. 

• Countless numbers of people turn their 

own dogs in to high-kill shelters, dump 

them rurally in the middle of nowhere or let 

them roam and stray. It reflects a mentality 

that most dog lovers do not understand. 

• When you or someone you know considers 

adopting a dog, please check out one of our 

five local animal shelters: 

1. BARC - Bureau of Animal Regulation and 

Care i.e. Houston’s animal control or city 

pound 

2. Harris County Animal Control 

3. Houston SPCA 

4. Houston Humane Society 

5. CAP - Citizens for Animal Protection 

Or check the following breed specific rescue 

organizations: 

www.petfinder.com www.adoptapet.com 

www.houstonpettalk.com/resources/ 

rescue-groups/ 


Summer Reading 

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) 

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us 

SUMMER READING CLUBS 

“Build a Better World” 

May 29-August 31, 2017 

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special 

reading clubs during the summer to encourage 

reading among people of all ages. Library 

programs and activities begin during the 

week of June 5 th and continue through July 

29 th . There is no charge to join the Summer 

Reading Clubs (SRC) and they are open to everyone, 

regardless of the county of residence. 

Participants may register at any Fort Bend 

County library or they may register online by 

going to the FBCL website (www.fortbend. 

lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up” 

image, which will become available on May 

29 th . When the online registration form has 

been completed, readers will then have their 

own online page on which to record their 

books or reading time. Reading rewards can 

be redeemed beginning Monday, June 5 th . 

Prizes must be collected from the “primary 

library of use” that the reader indicated on 

the registration form. The last day to pick up 

awards is August 31 st . The Summer Reading 

Clubs are sponsored by Fort Bend County 

Libraries, the Friends organizations that 

support the county library system and the 

Collaborative Summer Library Program, a 

consortium of states working together to provide 

high-quality children’s summer-reading 

program materials for public libraries. 


SUMMER READING CLUB FOR CHILDREN 

Children from infancy through elementary 

school-age are invited to come to the library 

to read a lot of great books, see some exciting 

programs and join in some fun activities to 

kick off a great summer! Children are encouraged 

to read or listen to as many books as 

they can and they will earn rewards based 

on the total number of books they read or 

have read to them. For the first five books 

read, the child will receive a bookmark. The 

rewards continue with a certificate for 10 

books, a pencil for 15 books and a reading 

trophy for the first 20 books read. For every 20 

books read, the participant’s name will also 

be written on a picture of a builder’s block 

to be displayed in that branch library. The 

names of participants will be entered into a 

drawing for gift cards from area stores that 

will be awarded to several lucky readers of 

20 books or more, in a drawing scheduled in 

August at each library location. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CHALLENGE 

Area youth in grades 6 th -8 th can participate 

in the SRC by logging online the time they 

spend reading. Kids are encouraged to read 

as many books as they can and they will earn 

rewards based on the total amount of time 

they spend reading. For the first 10 hours (600 

minutes) of reading, each reader will receive 

a mystery prize. Upon completion of 20 

hours (1200 minutes) of reading, readers will 

receive a trophy. The names of participants 

who complete 20 or more hours of reading 

will be entered into a drawing for a $25-gift 

card that will be awarded to one lucky reader 

at each branch library in a drawing that will 

take place in August. 

SUMMER READING CLUB 

FOR TEENS & ADULTS 

Adults of all ages, including young adults 

in high school, may participate in the YA & 

Adult SRC by reading books and participating 

in optional weekly “challenges” that can 

be completed individually at home online. 

Completing the weekly challenges will gain 

readers additional entries for the monthly 

drawings for an FBCL stainless steel insulated 

bottle. The monthly drawings will take place 

at the ends of June and July at each branch 

library for readers who log in and record their 

reading each week. All YA and adult readers 

who complete the goal of reading five books 

will earn a dual highlighter/pen. In addition, 

the names of participants who complete at 

least five books will be entered into a drawing 

for a $25-gift card that will be awarded to one 

lucky reader at each branch library in a drawing 

that will take place at the end of July. An 

ultimate grand prize will be awarded to one 

lucky reader in the library system. Participants 

in the YA/Adult Summer Reading Club who 

complete the program by reading five books 

will be entered into a drawing for a 16 GB 

Fire HD 8 tablet with a red case, which will be 

awarded to one winner in the library system 

on July 31 st . The last day to pick up awards 

is August 5 th . 

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Featured Recipes 

Share your recipes send them to recipes@krenekprinting.com 

GRAMPA DAVE’S 

TEXAS BAR-B-QUE SAUCE 

2 tablespoons butter 

1 medium onion, finely chopped 

2 garlic, minced 

1/2 cup orange juice 

1 cup cider vinegar 

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

2 slices lemon 

1 cup real maple syrup 

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 

2 cups ketchup 

1/4 cup molasses 

1/4 cup brown sugar 

2 tablespoons dry mustard 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 

1/2 teaspoon paprika 

DIRECTIONS: 

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir 

until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the orange juice, cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon 

slices, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, molasses and brown sugar. Season with 

dry mustard, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin and paprika. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Remove lemon slices before using. 

Source: allrecipes.com, Submitted by: DPD1955 

PARTY BEANS 

1 1lb tube of regular or spicy Sausage 

(browned and drained) 

4 (15 to 16 oz cans different types of beans... 

Drain half liquid (dark red kidney, black 

beans, 

navy beans, pinto beans, etc.) 

1 (31 oz) can pork and beans ( Do not drain) 

½ cup brown sugar 

½ cup barbecue sauce 

½ cup ketchup 

½ large onion, chopped 

1 10oz can regular or 

spicy chopped tomatoes, drained 

1 teaspoon liquid smoke 

1 teaspoon mustard 

½ teaspoon salt 

½ teaspoon ground pepper 

6 to 8 strips bacon 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 . In a large skillet, brown 

the sausage, breaking it up into pieces as it 

cooks. When cooked through, remove from 

skillet and drain fat. 

In very large bowl, mix sausage and everything 

else except bacon. Transfer mixture to a 

9x13 inch or other large baking pan. Place bacon 

strips on top and bake for 1 hour. If necessary, 

run under broiler to crisp bacon before 

serving. Makes 15 servings. 

I have also put this mixture in a crockpot 

on low for 4 hours. 

Submitted by J Stults 

“HOBO” CORN ON THE COB 

1 sheet (18x24”) heavy duty aluminum foil 

or Reynolds cooking packet 

4 ears corn-on-the-cob, husked 

1/4 cup butter, softened 

salt & pepper to taste 

OR 

seasoning salt 

2 ice cubes 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 450° or build a medium-high 

grill in campfire or barbecue. 

Spread margarine on corn. Sprinkle with 

seasonings. Top with ice cubes. Place corn 

in aluminum foil. Double fold top and ends 

to seal making one large foil packet or 

place ingredients in an aluminum cooking 

bag and seal carefully. Leave room for heat 

circulation inside. Bake 35 to 40 minutes on a 

cookie sheet in oven or grill 15 to 20 minutes. 

Turn packet over once during cooking. Open 

carefully to avoid steam and enjoy. 


Father’s Day 2017 is not a federal holiday 

and falls on the third Sunday of 

June. The date of the Holiday changes 

each year but always remains on a 

Sunday. 

Significance of Father’s Day 2017 

It is a day that commemorates fatherhood and appreciates 

all fathers and father-figures (including grandfathers, 

great-grandfathers, stepfathers and foster 

fathers), as well as their contribution to society. 

History of Father’s Day 

The History of Father’s Day 2017 dates back to 1910 in 

Spokane, Washington, where 27-year-old Sonora Dodd 

proposed it as a way to honor the man (a civil war veteran 

William Jackson Smart) who raised her and her five 

siblings alone after her mom died in childbirth. Dodd 

was at a church thinking about how grateful she was for 

her father when she had the idea for Father’s Day, which 

would mirror Mother’s Day but be celebrated in June, 

her dad’s birthday month. 

It is said that she was inspired after hearing a sermon 

about Jarvis’ Mother’s Day in 1909 at Central Methodist 

Episcopal Church and she therefore told her pastor that 

fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them. A 

bill to nationally recognize the holiday was introduced 

in Congress in 1913. 

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson went to Spokane to 

speak in a Father’s Day celebration and wanted to make 

it official, but Congress resisted, with the fear that it was 

just another commercialized holiday. The movement 

grew for years but only became popular nationally in 

1924 under former President Calvin Coolidge. 

The holiday gained popularity during World War II, with 

most men leaving their families to fight in the war. In 

1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the 

third Sunday of June to be Father’s Day. US President 

Calvin Coolidge recommended in 1924 that the day be 

celebrated by the nation, but stopped short of issuing 

a national proclamation. 

Two attempts to formally recognize the holiday had 

earlier been rejected by Congress. In 1966, President 

Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation 

honoring fathers, designating the third Sunday 

in June as Father’s Day. Six years later, the day was made 

a permanent national holiday when President Richard 

Nixon signed it into law in 1972. 

Traditions of Father’s Day 2017 

Traditionally, families gather to celebrate the father 

figures in their lives. Father’s Day is a relatively modern 

holiday so different families have a range of traditions. 

Many people send or give cards or traditionally masculine 

gifts such as sports items or clothing, electronic gadgets, 

outdoor cooking supplies and tools for household 

maintenance. In the days and weeks leading to Father’s 

Day, many schools help their pupils to prepare a handmade 

card or small gift for their fathers. Additionally, 

the US Open golf tournament is scheduled to finish on 

Father’s Day. 

Source: Calendar-365.com 


HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!! JUNE 18TH 

FLAG DAY 

June 14, 2017 

People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14th each year to 

honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the 

same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday. 

What Do People Do? 

Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the 

foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents 

freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early 

days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, 

reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice and observe the nation’s unity. 

Many people in the United States honor this day by displaying the American flag 

at homes and public buildings. Other popular ways of observing this holiday 

include: flag-raising ceremonies; Flag Day services; school quizzes and essay 

competitions about the American flag; musical salutes; street parades and 

awards for special recognition. 

Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation are actively involved 

in coordinating activities centered on the event and keeping the flag’s traditions 

alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to Independence 

Day (July 4th) to honor America. During this period, people hold public 

gatherings and activities to celebrate and honor the nation. 

Public Life 

Although Flag Day is a nationwide observance, it is not a public holiday in many 

parts of the United States. It is a legal holiday in a few areas in the USA, such as 

Montour County in Pennsylvania. 

Background 

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress replaced the British symbols of the 

Grand Union flag with a new design featuring 13 white stars in a circle on a field 

of blue and 13 red and white stripes - one for each state. Although it is not certain, 

this flag may have been made by the Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross, who was 

an official flag maker for the Pennsylvania Navy. The number of stars increased 

as the new states entered the Union, but the number of stripes stopped at 15 and 

was later returned to 13. 

In June 1886, Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual observance 

of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth 

of June” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure national 

observance of Flag Day finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a 

proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the event on June 14, 1916. 

However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President 

Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed June 14th as Flag Day. In 

1966, Congress also requested that the President issue annually a proclamation 

designating the week in which June 14th occurs as National Flag Week. 

Each year the President is requested to issue a proclamation to: call on government 

officials in the USA to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings 

on Flag Day and to urge US residents to observe Flag Day as the anniversary 

of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress of the Stars and 

Stripes as the official flag of the United States. 

Symbols 

The American flag, also nicknamed as “Old Glory” or “star-spangled banner,” has 

changed designs over the centuries. It consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of 

red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton 

bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars. Each of the 50 stars represents one 

of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 

colonies that became the first states in the Union. 

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Classified Ads 

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will be calculated and you may make your payment online. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 281-463-8649. 

FOR SALE 

Yamaha 61-key portable piano with instruction 

manual, model YPR-20, $50. Email kamtsberg@comcast.net 

or call 281-398-3098. 

Burgundy full-grain leather sectional w/ 

matching recliner. Very good condition, 

originally $3,000, asking $1,200. Email Anne 

Marie at kamtsberg@comcast.net or call 

281-398-3098. 

Large Family? Conference Room? Antique 

triple pedestal mahogany table. Adjusts to 

several sizes, refinished and repaired, custom 

table pad included, $2,500; Six Ethan 

Allen cherry side chairs, $600. Refinished 

antique mahogany secretary, $800 OBO. 

For photos text email to 713-823-3978. 

Brand new, never worn 3” heel Capezio 

closed toe T-strap character shoe with brace, 

black, size 7, $150. Regular price without 

brace, $250. 713-459-7792. 

HELP WANTED 

Need Tutors, current or taught in Katy ISD, 

all subjects, grades 6th-12th. Respond to 

Director@Katygeeksinc.com with phone, best 

time for conversation. 

Register Tapes Unlimited is looking for Inside 

Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our corporate 

office call center in the Houston/Katy area. 

We have a contract with over 10,000 major grocery 

chains in 47 states and Western Canada. 

Heavy Cold Calling to Business Owners to set 

appointments for top producing outside reps, 

$10/Hour plus unlimited Comm. & Bonuses. 

Our team’s average $15-$30/hour w/ comm. 

Full Time M-F. No Late nights or weekends, 

great environment. You will be eligible for 

Medical/Dental/Vision & Life insurance after 60 

days, 401k after 1 year. No experience needed: 

www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to 

jamelyn.brown@rtui.com. 

Looking for people to work in the field services, 

crew workers and helpers to work on servicing 

irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, 

no experience needed, will train. Must 

have own transportation and clean driver’s 

license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston 

area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. 

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual 

preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. 

Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a 

power washing and roof cleaning technician. 

Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, 

team player, willing and able to work multiple 

jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to 

work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good 

driving record; must have experience towing a 

12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; 

no prior experience power washing or roof 

cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, 

Texas area. Submit your resume via email to 

support@k-mpw.com. 

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms 

with school age children. 281-861-0394. 

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, 

must be state licensed. 281-550-0900. 

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/ 

apprentice. Have experience, references & contact 

info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send 

resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com. 

WANTED 

Community Service Hours. College or High 

School students interested in volunteering with 

the opportunity to learn about Animal Assisted 

Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics with 

unique difference or just have a heart for giving 

love to animals and children. 501(c)3 organization 

has openings for volunteers after school 

hours, Saturdays and summer all day times. 

Located Eldridge and Clay! 

Contact 713-983-0075 if interested. 

HELP WANTED - CARE 

Apply now! Cornerstone Church (1351 S Mason 

@ Park York) is in need of loving adults to provide 

care for our infants and toddlers on Sunday 

mornings/evenings, Thursday mornings/ 

evenings and for occasional special events. 

Looking for: experience with children, servant 

attitude, cooperative/team players, willing to 

follow the policies and procedures provided 

by Cornerstone Church. References will be required 

upon application. Please contact Carol 

for more information at: 

info@CornerstoneKaty.org. 

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE 

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one 

acre) on Grand Harbour Island on Lake Conroe 

in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on 

water. Will sell together or separate. $150,000 

each OBO. 281-858-4422. 

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

Unobstructed Gulf views from this ninth-floor 

Destin, FL condo, sleeps 6, 1 BR 2 BA. https:// 

www.vrbo.com/936806. 

Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located 

beachside, 16 miles from downtown Galveston, 

2 nd row gulf view home with cargo lift, sleeps 

19 people, 6 bedrooms with 3 master suites, 

large 2-story deck. Great family getaway! Book: 

https://www.sandnsea.com/booking/sea-pearl/ 

SEAPEARL phone: 409-797-5500. 

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available 

in San Diego California. Looking for a vacation 

spot in San Diego? Look no further. This one or 

two bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 

3 minute walk to the sand in beautiful Pacific 

Beach. Here are some other highlights: 1,113 sq. 

ft., 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High 

speed internet, Fully furnished with full kitchen, 

Heated pool and hot tub and did I mention that 

it’s a 3-minute walk to the beach? Contact Art 

Bennett for more details: Art.Bennett@sbcglobal. 

net, 713-247-9507. 

Ocean view vacation rental in San Diego, 1,1OO 

SF corner unit facing the Pacific. For details text 

your email address to: 

Art Bennett 713-247-9507. 

Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 

3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, 

Mayan Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 

or call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234. 

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in 

Hawaii! I have one week reserved in Maui, resort 

name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one bedroom, 

fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per 

day if not with timeshare. What else needs to be 

said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per week. For information 

contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the 

airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi 

in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside 

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