Oak Park Trails February 2018
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Family<br />
Focus<br />
Why They Love Living in Katy<br />
“Our family has lived in Katy for over 30 years and we couldn’t imagine<br />
our children growing up in a better city. Katy has the hometown feel of<br />
the both small towns that Patrick and Melissa were born in. Patrick is<br />
originally from Lumberton, Texas and Melissa was born in Hardinsburg,<br />
Kentucky. People in Katy are friendly and always willing to lend a<br />
helping hand to their neighbors. Katy is “country” with all the amenities<br />
of the city and Houston is close enough that if you want to see a major<br />
sporting event, concert, theater, etc., you are able to. We love the<br />
people and pride in Tigerland!”<br />
What They Love to Do<br />
This family most enjoys the local parks<br />
in Katy, feeding ducks and being in<br />
the outdoors. They love to explore the<br />
local businesses in Old Katy, especially<br />
antique and resale shops where hidden<br />
treasures are often found. The Katy<br />
Rice Harvest Festival is one of their most<br />
anticipated events of the year, as well<br />
as the parade and the Katy Rodeo.<br />
Love is in the Air<br />
How They Express It: “Something you will hear many times a day in our home is one person will say<br />
‘Love y’all’ and you will hear all the other family members reply with ‘Love y’all.’ Levi is usually the first<br />
one to prompt this but we all do it when we want to. I think this makes our family unique because we<br />
do remind each other through our love language of what we mean to each other, daily.”<br />
Celebrating Valentine’s Day: The family gets in the spirit of this holiday by enjoying mom’s decorating<br />
in a special part of their home, and indulging in a nice meal together at home or at a restaurant.<br />
They give each other special tokens of their admiration for each other and of course, enjoy creating,<br />
crafting and delivering their Valentines.<br />
What Makes It Tick: They love reminding their family and friends about how much they mean to them,<br />
which is what Valentine’s Day is all about for this tribe. Keeping in mind how much Jesus loves them<br />
and how He asks them to love one another is also an important reflection on this holiday.<br />
Family Roster<br />
Dad: Patrick, Machine Shop<br />
Supervisor (Precision-Hayes,<br />
Sugar Land). Machinist for<br />
over 25 years, learned the<br />
trade in his dad’s machine<br />
shop in Beaumont, TX.<br />
Avid gun collector, enjoys<br />
spending time on the gun<br />
range.<br />
Mom: Melissa, Accounting (Linco<br />
Construction, Katy). Loves crafting,<br />
decorating, traveling and supporting<br />
her boys in all they do. World traveler<br />
and especially fond of Germany and<br />
German culture (spent many summers<br />
with grandparents there). Aspires<br />
to own a farm one day with cows,<br />
chickens lambs and lots of dogs.<br />
Koen: 11 YO boy. Loves to ride his hoverboard,<br />
bike and go-kart. An avid gamer, enjoys building<br />
things on his computer. Member of the National<br />
Junior Honor Society, loves joining various clubs<br />
at his school. Has played soccer with FFPS since<br />
he was four years old, has been a great way for<br />
the family to spend time together cheering him on.<br />
Aspires to be a singer and will be starting music<br />
and voice lessons in <strong>2018</strong>!<br />
Levi: 8 YO boy. Enjoys playing outside, on<br />
his computer, and with friends. Greatest past<br />
time is spent building Lego sets. Has also<br />
played soccer with FFPS since he was four<br />
and the family loves cheering him on. Straight<br />
A student, made it to the finals at his school’s<br />
spelling bee this year. Wants to own a farm<br />
with mom one day and help raise all the<br />
animals, family calls him the “animal whisperer.”<br />
Atlas: 3 month old fur<br />
boy (mini schnauzer).<br />
Although he is a<br />
fur baby, he is most<br />
definitely one of the<br />
family – he fills their<br />
hearts with such joy.<br />
We Would OVE to Feature Your Family!<br />
Each month, one family will be chosen from one of our communities. To feature your family, email familyfocus@krenekprinting.com<br />
THE TRAILS IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
ALL EMERGENCIES 911<br />
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000<br />
Dept. of Public Safety 713-681-1761<br />
KISD Police Department 281-237-4000<br />
Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116<br />
HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888<br />
Domestic Abuse - emergency 281-391-4357<br />
Domestic Abuse - non-emergency 281-391-4504<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
Katy Family YMCA 281-579-3303<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685<br />
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289<br />
Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300<br />
Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Si Enviro - www.sienv.com 832-490-1600<br />
Health Dept. Backyard Cleanup 713-439-6270<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560<br />
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400<br />
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200<br />
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000<br />
Taylor High School 281-237-3100<br />
LIBRARIES HARRIS CO.<br />
Maude Marks 281-492-8592<br />
Katy 281-391-3509<br />
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.<br />
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311<br />
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455<br />
Mamie George Branch 281-491-8086<br />
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222<br />
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464<br />
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020<br />
WCA 281-368-8397<br />
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />
Katy - <strong>Park</strong> Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Katy - <strong>Park</strong> Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Poison Control 1/800/764-7661<br />
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970<br />
MEDICAL<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000<br />
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000<br />
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900<br />
Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION<br />
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