Grayson Lakes March 2018

BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES
Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor
for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds
tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding
volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second
Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to
organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques,
understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more.
Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they
need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring
throughout the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are
offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting
someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council
at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help
us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”
RUOK PROGRAM
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program
called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for
senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could
benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning,
at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame.
A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up
the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence
for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when
you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3
times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the sheriff will
dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print
out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This
program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s
Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.)
in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the
program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their
community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and
very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s dept. at 281-341-4704.
Community Newsletter | March 2018
RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU!
The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles
away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft.
Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information.
Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School accepts
paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable
materials and welcome residential drop offs.
Visit greenarrowrecycling.com.
FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly member
meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Parkway Fellowship
located at 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406. Meet and Greet begins
at 7:30 AM and meeting starts at 8 AM. For more information about
the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, visit the website at www.
fulshearareachamber.com or contact Amy Norvell at 281-914-3830 or
anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com.
MOMS CLUB OF FULSHEAR/SIMONTON
We are a nonprofit support group for stay at home and part time
working moms. Beyond the social aspects of our playgroups and Moms
Night Out gatherings, we are service project group driven to help the
community and those in need. Find us on Facebook at MOMS Club
Fulshear/Simonton
IS YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM RUNNING
AT OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE?
Consider having a licensed irrigation contractor come to your home and
conduct an irrigation evaluation. The WISE Guy program, sponsored by
North Fort Bend Water Authority and participating Municipal Utility Districts
(MUD), allows you to have a licensed professional evaluate your
irrigation system; and then provide an online report of the findings with
any recommended repairs - at No Cost or Obligation to you. As a matter
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