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Community Events Send Calendar listings to: [email protected] SLHS Grad Drowns, Autopsy Ordered Dustin Kruthaupt, 19, Friends told stories of their Witnesses reported operator of the pool, Houston June 20th graduated from Seven Lakes memories of the young Kruthaupt was swimming laps Recreation Management, Zombie Makeup for High School June 8, 2013 lifeguard who inexplicably and at one point attempted to disputes reports that Teens and was set to attend the drown while swimming as swim the length of the pool Kruthaupt drowned. 3:00 p.m. University of Alabama this other lifeguards watched. underwater. Other lifeguards "We don't believe it was Maud Marks Branch fall and major in Economics In a written statement Fort saw him surface and when the result of a drowning. Library will host a face before he apparently drowned We believe there may have painting workshop for in a pool Saturday June 15. been some other health ages 11 and up. Learn Friends say he had his future “His wit and humor, coupled with his kind issue involved.” HRM told the basics of costume planned out. After graduating heart and friendly nature, made him a Channel 2 News. makeup to prepare for from Alabama they say he Kruthaupt's family moved next week’s zombie prom. All necessary hoped to join the United State favorite with students and teachers.” to Katy in 2008. He was a Dustin Kruthaupt materials are provided. Marines as an officer. three year football letterman Kruthaupt was buried Friday Bend County Sheriff’s office he began floating and they at Seven Lakes High School organizations. Earlier this year June 22nd & 29th June 21, 2013 in Memphis, spokesman Bob Haenel said immediately dragged him where he wore jersey number fifteen senior men performed Movie NIghts on Tennessee. A memorial “lifeguards and other people out of the pool and began 72 and played offensive their talent—singing, acting, WFDD Central Green service will be held at Seven at the pool were already conducting CPR. There are tackle, offensive guard and comedy, dancing to win over 8:30 p.m. Lakes High School, time and conducting CPR on the victim” reports that Kruthaupt was center. Kruthaupt was also a panel of judges. The fun at Central Green date to be determined. when deputies arrived at the attempting to show he could involved in theater as a His parents are Nick and continues as our lovely, Dozens of friends gathered Rosewood Recreation Center swim the entire length of the member of the select Comedy Diane (Pennington) Kruthaupt. plush lawn transforms on the grounds of Seven Lakes pool on Cinco Terrace Drive pool underwater when he Sportz team. He also has two older brothers itself into an outdoor High School on Sunday night at 4:05 p.m. The Fulshear Fire drowned. His popularity was evident Chris and Brad. movie theater every Sat- to remember Kruthaupt. They Department arrived and took No foul play was evident when classmates nominated urday in June beginning “His wit and humor, at 8:30 p.m. wanted to have the gathering over CPR attempts. Kruthaupt to responding deputies. him as a contender for Mr. coupled with his kind heart 6/22 Back to the Future on the football field but were was rushed to Memorial An autopsy was ordered to Seven Lakes. Mr. Seven Lakes and friendly nature, made 6/29 Rudy not allowed access. Kruthaupt Herman Hospital in Katy officially determine the cause is an annual event that features him a favorite with students played for the Seven Lakes where he was pronounced of death. Senior Men contestants from and teachers,” the family June 26 High School's football team. dead nearly an hour later KPRC TV reported that the various school groups and said in Dustin’s obituary. MIcrosoft Excel 2:00 p.m. Maud Marks Library will 9-1-1 KKB Awards Katy Proud Business to Avenue Salon be teaching the basics The Keep Katy Beautiful of how to use Microsoft Emergency Excel. Seating is limited. Board presented the Katy Call 281-492-8592 to Network Proud Business Award reserve your spot. for June to Avenue Salon located at 1103 Avenue D. June 29 Registration The owner of the Salon is Katy Shred Days Michelle Trabona. 9 a.m. - noon Residents can now On January 31, 2012 the 27140 Cinco Ranch Blvd. register their cell/internet Avenue Salon opened for Bring boxes and bags phone numbers to be business. Although the of outdated paper for salon has been open for only shredding. Minimum notified in case of an $10 donation. Event emergency situation with- a year and a half, the home Proceeds Benefit Impact in the local area. it occupies has been part of a Hero. The Katy Police Depart- Katy’s décor and history ment is part of the Greater since the early nineteen Submit your events to Harris County 911 System hundreds. “We have been The Katy News three – for the hearing impaired. told many interesting and Pictured behind the podium are: Patti Hanson, Dixie McDonald, Sandy Schmidt, Brittyn weeks before the event. Information regarding important stories about the Walker. Pictured with the sign are: Sharon Rhoads, Holli Mahalitc, Mila Mahalitc and Send them to ads@ assistance in contacting home and the Peck family Marshall Mahalitc. Pictured in the back are Council members Jimmy Mendez and Steve TheKatyNews.com. adventures shared there,” Pierson and City Secretary, Missy Bunch. Events will be listed in 911 via Text can be date order on a space found on their website at said Mrs. Trabona. are thankful for their wonderful clientele. The owners available basis. http://911.org/442911_ There are five hair stylists at Avenue Salon most of of the Salon do their own landscaping and it has been a FAQs.asp. whom have many ties to the history of Katy. Several work in progress, therefore, Keeping Katy Beautiful is of the stylists have been in the business in Katy proper always happening at Avenue Salon. “Please stop by and for the last 20 years. The salon is open Monday through say ‘hello’ sometime,” says Mrs. Trabona. “We sincerely Saturday. All of the stylists work by appointment and thank you for this award.” 5:30 - 9:45 p.m. July 4th Fireworks! Live Music! Kids Zone! Sponsored by: Musical Guests Outlaw Lynn & Tin Cadillac

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HYPE finalist playwrights spend six weeks developing their scripts in an intensive workshop with Alley Education staff and guest artists. The workshop culminates with a weekend of staged readings on the Alley’s Neuhaus Diabetes is a Journey, Stage. Selected playwrights will receive a $500 stipend for participating in the workshop. Katie Morrison’s play Pamoja Na Wema takes its title from a Swahili phrase meaning “with kindness” Let Us Be Your Guide and examines how one random act of kindness makes a difference in the life of the protagonist. Gerardo Velasquez’s play Soup and Gift Baskets finds DiabetesAmerica its protagonist dealing with a diagnosis of cancer and how offers complete and it may affect the most important relationship in his life. personalized diabetes care under one roof. Katy ISD Participates in Disaster Relief Efforts Katy ISD recently • On-site Medical Care participated in an effort to The results from the bring support to the cities disaster relief efforts by • Diabetes Educators that have been affected location are: • Labs and Diagnostic Testing by recent disasters. Many staff, students, parents and Oklahoma City/ • Most Insurance Plans Accepted community members joined Moore, OK the district effort to raise Cash $4,420.89 funds for the communities Cards $7,074.21 of Moore, Oklahoma; West, Total $11,495.10 Texas; and Granbury, Texas. Schedule your appointment today at The Katy ISD community West, TX raised more than $27,700 for Cash $3,958.17 1-866-MY DIABETES the communities, including Cards $3,183.11 gift cards. Total $7,142.28 (1-866-693-4223) or at The district partnered with the Brazos Valley Schools Granbury, TX www.DiabetesAmerica.com Credit Union to set up Cash $3,854.14 separate accounts available Cards $5,226.70 at any location in Katy. 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Though their primary The Katy Lions Club ANGA will award the UHD Management, purpose is vision care, they would like to thank the Marketing and Business Administration mentor kids, sponsor the Katy community for Department $3,000. Texas Lions Camp, donate supporting the fundraisers Five UHD students and their marketing to and work closely with and allowing the Club to professor, Michelle Wicmandy, traveled to other organizations and make a difference. ANGA headquarters in Washington, D.C. give scholarships. The Katy Lions Club where the students pitched their campaign, These things are made would like to congratulate "Natural Gas: Benefits You Can Hang Your possible by the fundraisers Angela Taylor from Katy Hat On," to executives from ANGA who that the club holds in the High School, Jonathan Dent oversee its marketing and public relations community throughout from Cinco Ranch, Valerie initiatives. The objectives of the integrated the year. Fundraisers like Carraon from Morton Ranch, marketing campaign were to generate awareness and educate Generation Y on UHD marketing students Cord Longenberger, Cheuk Ming Chau, ribeye steak sandwich sales, Courtney Kennard from Stefanie Munoz, Casey Cavazos and Jacquelyn Heathcock. the annual golf tournaments Mayde Creek and Natalie the benefits of natural gas and natural gas and sponsoring the carnival Alfonso from Taylor. production. The three finalists – Middle Tennessee joys of this project was the opportunity at the Katy Rodeo. Congratulations also go “The students’ efforts paid off”, said State University, UHD and Texas to work with incredible people," she said. 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The outnumbered merits. the atmosphere is a mess, the Carmen, a blue agave estate home to Jaime rich in flavor. 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The boy has swords and and caretaker of the estate. as we have to return to Tequila to rest for to dissect “After Earth” as an really rough, because on the gadgets and his father in his a big day. We exchange goodbyes as if allegory for L. Ron Hubbard’s The jimador, a skilled agriculture new world, Nova Prime, an ear directing his movements. craftsman, quickly goes to work showing we’ve been friends our entire lives and quackpot spiritual Ponzi scheme. alien species sends rampaging He’s Robinson Crusoe with all The bad vibes sent “After Earth” us how he slices the sharp leaves of the head down the winding road 10 minutes to monsters to kill us in piles. the accouterments of an Xbox Tequila. We arrive at the beautiful Hotel to the worst opening weekend of The monsters, blind, find us by agave off in seconds trimming it down to game character. There’s a lot the 50-pound jima, the heart of the agave. Abolengos. This 21-room historical hotel Will Smith’s film career — not the scent of our fear (kids, you here for a child to consider: how even the Fresh Prince can rescue might want to look up the word It looks like a giant pineapple but the is graced with dark wood, stone, stucco, to relate to a parent in times of iron, and period Spanish furniture. We’re a Scientology-influenced M. “pheromone” before plonking trouble, how to handle fear, how taste isn’t sweet. It has a wood-flavored Night Shyamalan project, and down your ticket money). The chewy texture with a clean taste. This is exhausted so we retire early in the cool to make wise decisions, what to comfort of the only air conditioning we’ve ultimately, for that, perhaps we elder Smith revolutionized do when a pack of wild baboons the fruit that will become tequila in just a can be thankful. the war by suppressing his chases you through a forest. In few days. felt since leaving the airport... 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Kathleen Wilkening, RN, health and wellness Vaello celebrated 36 years of service with “When I began teaching in Katy ISD BSN, as the winner of this promotion, volunteerism The Fort Bend County the district, as well as many honors and in 1977, there were only four elementary year's Diane Hendry Award and community service. Office of Emergency awards throughout her career. schools. Although the district has grown for Excellence in School Wilkening has been a Management recently hosted The retirement celebration included tremendously, I feel it has maintained Nursing. 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The event the nation.” businesses and organizations also included presentations of her many Many of Ms. Vaello’s former students that set up booths and accomplishments and accolades by the have continued to pursue music after donated door prizes. The staff at Wolfe Elementary. elementary school, and achieved numerous focus of the event was on Ms. Vaello’s accomplishments accomplishments. These include being getting attendees ready for include Wolfe Teacher of the Year selected as members of the Texas Choral emergencies, especially the in 1994-95, writing lyrics for Wolfe Directors Association (TCDA) All-State 2013 hurricane season which Elementary birthday celebrations, Choir, becoming music teachers, and commenced on June 1st. directing numerous musicals, and performing in bands in the Houston area. 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northwest.hccs.edu 713.718.5700 Page 8 |June 21, 2013 The Katy News Volume 24 | Number 12 Katy Sports Gotta Run Cougars Qualify for State 7on7 By Dana Roark, A new By Terry Carter, another receiver Correspondent “season” has Correspondent had good days." just begun The Cinco Ranch 7on7 In the semifinals, in the Houston area as runners begin to gear passing league team claimed Cinco Ranch beat themselves towards next year’s Houston victory on Saturday at the Fort Bend Bush 43- Marathon in January. Viking 7on7 Tournament 26 to automatically Last weekend some 35 runners participated held at Dulles thanks to a earn a state berth in the kickoff training session for the Gotta Run high-octane offense. as a tournament Distance Program in the humid early morning The Cougars averaged finalist. hours from La Centerra and heading west on 40.2 points in five, 40- In the tournament Cinco Ranch Blvd. and back for about an minute games to post a final, Cinco Ranch average time of one hour. perfect record and claim faced its toughest It’s the start of the second year for Gotta Cinco Ranch's invitation challenge in the Run, whose owner Alain Ducante says the to the Texas Division I finals against strategy of the six-month training program is 7on7 State Tournament Stratford. However based on a successful, proven plan designed by in Leander on July 12-13. the Cougars still brothers Keith and Kevin Hanson. The name Led by quarterback Luke posted a 32-20 of the program is the Hansons-Brooks Distance Klingler and many receivers, victory over the Cinco Ranch kicked its offense into project. Sarah Sallee, marketing manager at including Geryn Young Spartans. high gear on Saturday to win the “They’ve taken a team running and training Luke's Locker making her way back and tight end Corey Rau, Stratford was a Viking 7on7 Tournament and earn approach. Its taken the running world by to the store at LaCenterra took first the Cougars dominated the late substitution for a spot in the upcoming 2013 State storm,” Ducante explained before the start of place in the Saturday morning Gotta competition. the Taylor Must- 7on7 Tournament. The Cougars the training run. “Usually in a marathon you hit Run marathon training run. Dulles head football coach, angs, who pulled averaged 40.2 points in five games a wall at about mile 21. Our runners haven’t had Photo Credit Mark Goodman Jim Creech said the scores out on Tuesday at Dulles. (Photo by Terry Carter/ any issues so the program has proven itself in indicated a strong offensive due to the death of UDPhotos.com) that respect. The longest runs for us is 16 miles. sessions will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, showing. Taylor defensive It’s kind of crazy because usually everyone else Saturdays and Sundays.” In its three pool games, coordinator Mark Miller's to a close. The final regular- runs a 21- or a 22-miler. The average runner Ducante says 90 runners participated in the Cinco Ranch defeated Fort spouse, Dana. The funeral season tournament is slated will have about 1,100 miles after six months. program in the first year and this season he Bend Austin 44-19, then La was set for Saturday. for June 30. That’s about three pairs of shoes.” expects to top off the number of participants Porte 41-26 and Fort Bend Taylor head football coach On July 12-13, the 64 Another positive of the program is that it at 120 in order to be able to provide more Ridge Point 47-7. Flint Risien said last week Division I qualifying teams caters to runners who are considered to be less personalized coaching. Cinco Ranch head football that donations and gift cards will meet in Leander at gifted runners who may not have the time or “We actually run sixteen miles on a Saturday, coach Don Clayton, who for the family can be brought the Southwest Williamson ability to put in high mileage week in and week six to eight miles on Friday, and four miles on was busy on Saturday as the to Kim Collins at the Taylor County Regional Park for the out for training. Thursday. And we follow up with eight to 10 miles head coach of Team Texas High School athletic office in 2013 State 7on7 Tournament. “This is an “outside the box” training on Sunday,” Ducante said. “So in four to five days at the Bayou Bowl, said all the fieldhouse. The Division I event teams regiment. Loosely based on the Brooks/Hanson they will run a cumulative of 35-40 miles.” the reports he heard were The Katy News offers its include Class 4A and 5A Distance Project, no one run is more important Taking first place in the session on Saturday positive. condolences to the Miller qualifying teams. than the next,” Ducante said. “Back to back was Sarah Sallee, a Katy resident. Sallee is an "We won the tournament. family in this difficult time. The Division II state conditioning days, as well as consecutive long experienced marathon participant and was in Our kids did a nice job. We On Saturday, Cinco Ranch tournament will be held run days will train your bodies to perform past this year’s notable Boston Marathon in April. just need to keep it up the will host its annual 7on7 on July 11-12 at the same fatigue. The longest training run is 16 miles. Our For more information on the Gotta Run rest of the way," he added. tournament as the season location for Class A, 2A and goal race will be the Houston Marathon. Group program, go to www.gottarunkaty.com. "I heard Geryn Young and regular 7on7 season draws 3A Texas schools.

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Choir members One of the most visible projects felt it was the least we could do for an can have peace of mind. took their gift of music to several area If you’re struggling to care for a occurred in the church parking lot on organization that is such a blessing.” loved one with Alzheimer’s or other retirement and nursing homes, sharing Kingsland Blvd. St. Peter’s members Bill Land, coordinator of Mission challenges with aging, we can help. favorite hymns and gospel music with constructed enough walls for Habitat Ministries, said this church-wide Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated. © 2012 Home Instead, Inc. HomeInstead.com/252 the residents. Construction and repair for Humanity to use to build a home. event has had a profound effect on projects took place at facilities such People of every age and ability found church members’ passion for mission as Manna House in Brookshire, the projects they could do at the church. work in other areas. 281-391-2299 Krause Center, Halter Inc., and the Teams filled bags of rice and beans “Since we began Church Without for a food pantry, Walls, mission work at St. Peter’s 5614 2nd Street, made prayer has taken off. The compassion that Katy Tx 77493 quilts, assembled we show, not only for the 24 different cleaning buckets service projects in our community but Mon-Sat 10 - 5:30 p.m. and sewing kits, also around the world, has been very Sun 12 - 5:00 p.m. and prepared bags heart-warming and satisfying for the Visit our Photo Gallery at of needed supplies whole Missions Team,” he said. www.ktantiques.net for the homeless. Church Without Walls has also Carolyn allowed St. Peter’s to establish Campbell headed ongoing connections with other Old Fashioned up the group that community organizations. Burgers & Malts Fourteen prayer quilt tops were completed during volunteered at “Many of the projects returned Voted “Best Burger” in Austin County Church Without Walls at St. Peter’s. These quilts, Christ Clinic, from past years,” said Land, “which which serves the speaks to the fact that we really are Homemade Onion Rings when completed, will be prayed over by the Prayer Quilt Ministry team and then sent to individuals uninsured and building relationships with those in 758 W. Main Open Daily who are going through a difficult time such as illness those without our community who not only need but government truly appreciate our assistance. Church Bellville, TX 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. or the death of a loved one. Call-In Orders assistance. 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Library Programs Hey teens, are you ready to party like the undead? Join Free Summer Movie Series the staff at the Maud Marks Library on Thursday, June On Friday, June 21, enjoy a recently-released animated The Afternoon Book Club 27 at 3 p.m. for their Zombie Prom. Get all dressed up feature film about a video-game villain named Ralph, The Afternoon Book Club meets on the and use your makeup skills acquired during the June 20th who longs to be known as the good guy. Showtime is second Thursday of the month July 11th, make up practice to make yourself look exceptionally 12:30 p.m. This film will be repeated on Monday, June at 1 p.m. at Maud Marks Library. This ghastly. Then come and do the Monster Mash along with 24, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The film is rated PG. month they will be discussing “State of many other gruesome, but fun, dances. The last movie in June will be shown on Friday, June Wonder” by Anne Patchett. 28. This animated feature stars Steve Carell as Gru, an evil If you are interested in joining any villain who is determined to steal the moon. Showtime is discussion group, extra copies of the Bear Creek Knitting Club 12:30 p.m. This film will be repeated on Monday, July 1, books are available at the library. There The Bear Creek beginning at 6:00 p.m. This movie is rated PG. are no dues, and new members are Knitting Club will be All of the movies are free and open to the public. For welcome. For more information call 281- having a meeting on more information about the featured movies, call the 492-8592. Thursday, June 28th branch library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public at 4:00 p.m. at the Information Office at 281-341-2677. Katherine Tyra Branch The Evening Book Club Library @ Bear Creek. The Evening Book Club meets on the The BCKC is a place Aloha Summer first Monday of the month, July 1st, at to share ideas, to learn new knitting techniques or to Still looking for that perfect last 7 p.m. at Maud Marks Library. They teach someone else a new knitting skill. Don't miss out minute trip this summer? How about a will be discussing “Big Stone Gap” by on the weekly fun. Make sure to bring your needles and trip to the gorgeous islands of Hawaii? Adriana Trigiani. yarn. All ages welcome. One Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m., Ms. If you are interested in joining any Dora Morton will be here to share the unique Pacific discussion group, extra copies of the Afternoon Adventures: Islands with you. Discover Hawaiian Island Volcanoes books are available at the library. National Park, The vibrant shores of Waikiki Beach, the There are no dues, and new members Science Quest dramatic cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai, and more! are welcome. For more information call Seating for this is extremely limited. Please call the Maud 281-492-8592. Weird and wacky things are going on at the Maud Marks Marks Library at 281-492-8592 for more information Library. On Monday, July 1 at 1:30 and 3 p.m. school and to register. The Just Desserts Mystery Book Club aged children are invited to join us as we go on a science quest with our experiments. Afternoon Adventures are The Just Desserts Mystery Book free programs for children aged 5-11. All children must “Monday Night Movie Club will meet on Wednesday, have their hand stamped for entry. Hand stamping begins July 17th, at 2 p.m. at Maud Marks 30 minutes before each program. Children must be able At The Library” Library. They will be discussing “The to sit alone. Parents are not allowed into the program. Mysterious Affair at Styles” by Agatha The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library will Christie. You are encouraged to bring present a special “Monday Night Movie at the Library,” your favorite dessert to eat while they on Monday, July 8th, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the discuss whether the villains get their Technology Q&A Meeting Room of the library, located at 8100 FM 359 just desserts. Do you have a new Kindle or Nook™, but you’re South in Fulshear. If you are interested in joining any not sure how to use it? Are you shopping for a mobile The “Monday Night Movie at the Library” is free and discussion group, extra copies of the reading device, and would like more information on open to the public. Theater doors will open at 5:30 p.m. books are available at the library. There the different options? Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Pick up a free ticket at the door for a door-prize drawing are no dues, and new members are welcome. For more Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library will have a before the movie starts at 6:00 p.m. Complimentary information call 281-492-8592. Technology Question-and-Answer session Monday, July popcorn will be available. This movie is rated PG. 1, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Meeting Room of For more information, call the branch library at 281- Used Book Sale the library, located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. 633-4675 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677. On Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Friends At this come-and-go session, library staff will be of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next used book sale. available to answer questions about different types of There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as e-readers, downloading e-books, using the library’s Microsoft Word Class well as children’s books and paperbacks. Come see our rock catalog and database collection, and other simple On Tuesday, July 9 from 7-8:30 p.m., the Maud Marks bottom prices. All proceeds will benefit the library. technology-related questions. Library will be teaching the basics of how to use Microsoft Members of the Friends of the Maud Marks Library are The session is free and open to the public. Reservations Word. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. invited to a special book sale preview on Friday, June 21 from are not required. For more information, call the Seating is extremely limited for these classes. Classes 4:30 - 6 p.m. Not a member of the Friends yet? Not a problem. branch library at 281-633-4675 or the library’s Public fill up quickly, so don’t delay. For more information or You can join at the door. Information Office at 281-341-2677. to register, call 281-492-8592.

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Flag Day in Katy The Katy Elks #2628 and The American Legion Post 164 of Katy combined to present a Flag Day event. The Katy Elks Monte Iker, first vice commander of American Legion Post Tim Caruthers, center, of the Texas State Guard participated Lodge presented an annual Flag Day ceremony honoring the 164, presented the 48 and 50 star flags he and his father in the flag retiring ceremony recently held by American flags of our nation from the famous “Don’t Tread onMe” received when they joined the Elks Lodge. Legion Post 164 at the Katy Elks Lodge # 2628. and Bunker Hill flag to the current 50 star flag. Immediately following the Flag Day ceremony, members of the Katy Post 164 of The American Legion conducted a Flag Retirement ceremony outside of the Elks Lodge. Local citizens were invited to help place faded and worn flags in the ceremonial fire. Texas law requires that when a state flag is no longer used or useful as an emblem for display, it should be destroyed, preferable by burning, in a ceremony or other dignified way that emphasizes its honor as a fitting emblem for this state. A retirement ceremony should be conducted with the honor and respect inherent in the traditions of Texas and the United States, and may be conducted by uniformed personnel representing a state or national military service or a patriotic society. If you have a flag that is no longer fit to fly, there is a drop box located at the Floyd E. Breedlove VFW Post located at Daniel Nevitt of Katy helped the American Legion Post 164 Jean Davis, Director of the Alaskan Air Transport Command, and 6206 George retire US flags at a ceremony at the Katy Elks Lodge # 2628. a member of the US Air Force 1944-45 was a special guest. Bush Drive. Photos by Debi Beauregard for The Katy News Party Great Selection of Headquarters Pet Supplies Arne’s carries the plates, napkins, cups, yard signs & banners, beads, balloons, table toppers and gift bags for all of your party needs.

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