August 2018
monthly Back w School Lunches of Love School supply volunt eers share t heir list inside experiences of support ing ! local childr en
PLUS Broadway’s Adam Pascal to visit Inspiration Stage
Contents & Staff Pecan Grove August 2018 monthly™
6 FEATURE STORY GENERAL MANAGER Lunches of Love volunteers open up about Lee Hartman why they enjoy their work with the non [email protected] ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR profit and what it means to the community. Marquita Griffin mgriffi[email protected] 10 SCHOOL SUPPLIES COMPOSITION & GRAPHICS MANAGER Alfred H. Dubé Find out what your child needs for the [email protected] 2018-2019 school year in LCISD and FBISD. GRAPHIC DESIGNERS 6 Melinda Maya [email protected] 14 IN & AROUND PECAN GROVE Rachel Cavazos The weather didn’t deter support for the [email protected] annual Five Miles My Way event. WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Averil Gleason Diana Nguyen 17 THE HARVEY EXPERIENCE Michelle Cornell Don’t miss out on the chance to see how TO ADVERTISE If you are interested in advertising in the Pecan Grove people around the county expressed their Monthly, please call 281-342-4474 for rates, informa- tion and deadlines. Hurricane Harvey experiences in a special PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS 10 exhibit. We are looking for fresh story ideas and enjoy publishing your articles in the Pecan Grove Monthly. If you have an story idea or photo to publish please send your information to mgriffi[email protected] with 19 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT “Monthly” in the subject line. Broadway’s Adam Pascal to participate ©2018 Pecan Grove Monthly. All Rights Reserved. Pecan Grove in Inspiration Satge’s advance Student Monthly has 30,000 print circulation and is a sister publication of Fulshear Living Monthly, Greatwood Monthly, New Territory Showcase. Monthly and is a Publication of the Fort Bend Herald. Our publishing headquarters is 1902 S. Fourth Street, Rosenberg Texas 77471 22 LIBRARY NEWS A summer movie series, family history 19 research and the history of Renaissance art are special event scheduled this month.
July 2018
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racy Kilpatrick of Richmond knows first-hand the value in packages. offering time to helping others, especially those in “Many children living in families facing food insecurity her own community. For the past five years rely on school lunch as their only meal of the day,” Kilpatrick, 42, who volunteers for the Tr Gray said. “Lunches of Love is here to help fill T acy R&R Aquatics program and the Frost K the gap.” il Elementary PTO, has also volunteered for pa Lunches are also provided to every tr Lunches of Love, a local nonprofit that ic child living in the household who is 18 k serves nutritional lunches to students years old and younger. in Lamar Consolidated ISD and Fort “I think that the organization is Bend ISD when school isn’t in really unique in that it approaches session, like the weekends, holidays, the issue of childhood hunger in a and spring and summer breaks. grassroots manner,” said Richmond This summer, Lunches of Love volunteer Shawna Russo. “Every fruit again coordinated its 55 days of cup, decorated bag and minute spent summer lunches, which began in delivering directly impacts the June and will end Aug. 24. children of the local community, During this session alone, 4,000 improving each and every one of their students will be served. lives. There’s not another local “We are a year-round program,” Kilpatrick organization that I can think of that is so stressed. “We don’t take a break when school is involved within the local area in this way.” out.” Lunches of Love was formed in 2009 and currently EVERY BIT MATTERS serves 15 Title 1 elementary schools and three Title 1 middle The program began by feeding 150 children. Now the program schools. Lunches of Love creator and director Adriane Gray provides thousands of children with lunches. In June 2015 said the organization hopes to add two schools to Lunches of Love served its millionth free lunch and the FBISD route this fall. by July 2017 it had served its two millionth “No child should go hungry and if it’s meal. happening in my community then I want When Hurricane Harvey devastated the to be a part of the solution,” said area in August 2017, the program Kilpatrick who volunteers along with immediately absorbed about 500 more her husband and daughter. “This children into the program. program happens rain or shine. On For the extended school holiday days when it’s tough to get out of sessions to run smoothly, the bed, you just think of all the kids organization requires about 110 who will walk or ride a bike in the dedicated volunteers every day and rain to get their lunch and it gets you during the school year, about 50 on your feet.” volunteers are needed each During the school year, 2,500 Wednesday to handle the weekend students are served each weekend. lunches. School-year lunches begin the second “In 2017 we had over 8,000 walk t) week of the school year to allow teachers Sh igh through our doors,” Gray said. “It makes awna sso (r and staff a full week to identify with any new Ru your heart happy to see so many volunteers of students, Gray said, explaining that school staff all ages want to do good and give back to their determines which students need weekend care community.”
6 • Pecan Grove Monthly Russo, who has been with the program since 2014 and also “Teaching young children and young adults to give to others is volunteers at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum, said she “admires an amazing life lesson,” Schneider said. how much Lunches of Love has grown in recent years and Russo said by becoming a Lunches of Love volunteer you also continues to do so.” gain a family. Meeting every week — or every day during the “There are so many people who have been reached by the summer — unites people. program,” she said. “And there’s still so much to be accomplished.” “We care about what happens in our communities and really Gray fondly recalls the man who approached her on 4th Street, take charge to make change happen,” she said. “We see a need in at Lunches of Love’s base of operations at First United Methodist our community and we do all that we can to ensure that the Church, in Rosenberg three years ago. needs are met to the best of our abilities. The man had spotted the organization’s van “Everyone has a place in our family.” pulling into the parking lot and asked Gray if Grey Becoming a volunteer is easy, Russo adds. ne she was with Lunches of Love. When she ia “There’s no age limit, so the whole dr confirmed, he pulled a $5 bill from his A family can come out and make an pocket and offered it to her. impact,” she said. “Just find a day with “This sweet man didn’t look like he open positions, put your name down had $5 to spare, so I told him to keep and voilà!” his money, we’d be OK.” Adult volunteers deliver lunches He insisted three times, so Gray to the children and their families, accepted his donation. Then she older children work on the assembly asked how he came to learn about line or kitchen and little children Lunches of Love. decorate the iconic Lunches of Love “You feed my granddaughter. This is bags. all I have to give, but I want you to Volunteers as young as two years old have it,” the man said. and as old as 92 years have given time to Gray explained to the grandfather that the nonprofit. Gray jokingly added: “If you his donation would feed six children, a fact can hold a crayon and count to five, we have that shocked and satisfied him. a job for you.” “He thought maybe it would feed one child, but “Even just donating items is a great way to get certainly not six,” Gray said. “When he walked away, he had a little involved,” Russo said. “Unfortunately, the need to assist others is ‘giddy-up’ in his step and I know I was smiling from ear to ear. consistently growing and we can only gain strength through This will forever stick in my mind as one of my [favorite volunteers and pledges of financial means so that we memories.]” have the capacity to reach children who are chneider hungry within Fort Bend County.” bi S A VOLUNTEERS VIEW De Gray stressed volunteers are vital to the “Our volunteer’s lives — speaking success of Lunches of Love. from personal experience — have “Volunteers are the backbone to our changed,” Gray said. “We receive more organization,” Gray said. “Without our than we give. My life and heart have amazing volunteers, our program forever been touched by the amazing would not exist.” people I have met and built relationships with through this PREPARING TO FEED program.” THE FUTURE For nearly seven years Debi In January 2019, Lunches of Love Schneider, 56, of Richmond has will celebrate its 10th year of serving volunteered for Lunches of Love Fort Bend County families, and it is not because as a retired teacher of 30 years, lost on Gray how important this she knows too-well the predicament many milestone will be, especially because it children face. highlights a concern the nonprofit is “This community truly needs this service for currently facing: the lack of a permanent home. the children who don’t get enough to eat and need “First United Methodist Church in Rosenberg has support,” she said. “I love how Lunches of Loves gives with no generously given us space for the past nine years, but with our judgement or questions. It gives with love and dignity. The ever-growing program and the need for additional space, we volunteerism that is required to run this program is large and is need to find a home that will allow us to have a permanent met daily. It is just unbelievable that it has such a large group of footprint to continue feeding our future.” people who give selflessly to others.” To date, Lunches of Love shares the space with the church and Schneider, who also volunteers at schools, said Lunches of its activities and ministries. Love is an ideal organization to volunteer for as a family. In fact, Gray has faith the next challenge for Lunches of Love will be before he daughter went away to college, she volunteered. met because of the amount of support it already receives.
To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 7 Feature Story “What began as a dream to help children living in food insecure “From the bottom of my heart, I thank each and every volunteer, homes at one school has flourished into serving 18 schools with sponsor and donor. Without these loyal friends, we would not two host sites,” she said. “It takes many volunteers to make our exist. We would not be able to changes lives and ensure that our organization run smoothly and lots of donors who believe in our community children in need have the food they need to grow. mission and the impact we are making in the community to “Together, we are feeding our future.” make our program successful.
LUNCHES OF LOVE (LoL) is a independent 501c3 nonprofit organization. It is a 100 percent donor and volunteer-run organization. Donations or proceeds from fundraisers are used to purchase food for the lunches. The nonprofit is always in need of individual juice boxes and fruit cups. Monetary donations are used to purchase supplies from the nonprofit’s distributors. “We can make your dollar stretch,” Adriane Grey said. “It only take $.75 to feed one child a lunch.” WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Contact Lunches of Love at 832-586-6995 or [email protected] and you will be walked through the process. You can also visit www.lunchesoflove.net, click on the Charlee and Piper McEvoy delivering lunches for the first time in one of the “volunteer today” tab to view the Lunches of Love vans. calendar, volunteer opportunities and to sign up. UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS for Lunches of Love include: The 8th Annual Walk of Love & 5K Fun Run at Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg on Nov. 10; and the Jan. 10, 2019 Taste of Fort Bend at Briscoe Manor in Richmond. The evening will feature bites of appetizers, entrees, and desserts while bidding on items in both live and silent auctions. For more information about these events visit www.lunchesoflove.net/events. Follow Lunches of Love @Lunchesoflove
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Diesel Roberts 8 • Pecan Grove Monthly To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 9 Back To School
FIRST GRADE A 2 boxes tissues (200 ct) A 1 8 oz. hand sanitizer A 1 5x8” plastic school box A 2 boxes crayons (24 ct) * A 1 box wide washable markers (8-10 ct) A 2 pkgs #2 pencils (12 ct) A 2 large erasers A 1 4 oz bottles white glue A 8 large glue sticks A 1 pair small metal scissors A 1 pkgs manila paper A 1 pkg. colored construction paper A 4 solid variety-color pocket folders (3 brads) A 5 composition books (wide-ruled) 100 sheets 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 A 1 box zip lock bags (quart) A 1 box zip lock bags (gallon)
SECOND GRADE A 2 boxes tissues (200 ct) A 1 8 oz. hand sanitizer A 1 5x8” plastic school box A 3 boxes crayons (24 ct) * LCISD 2018 - 2019 A 1 box wide washable markers (8-10 ct) * A 3 pkgs #2 pencils (12 ct) SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST A 2 large erasers A 1 4 oz bottle white glue PRE-KINDERGARTEN A 8 large glue sticks A 2 boxes tissues (200 ct) A 1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors A 1 8oz. hand sanitizer A 5 composition books (wide-ruled) 100 sheets 71/2 A 1 5x8” plastic school box x 93/4 A 2 boxes crayons (24 ct) * A 4 solid variety-colored pocket folders (3 brads) A 1 box wide washable markers (8-10 ct) * A 1 pkg notebook paper (200 ct, wide-ruled) A 1 pkg #2 pencils A 1 pkg of manila paper A 1 4 oz bottles white glue A 2 dry erase markers A 2 large glue sticks A 1 box zip lock bags (gallon) A 1 pair blunt-nosed metal scissors A 1 pair of ear buds A 1 pkg colored construction paper A 1 pkg manila paper A THIRD GRADE 1 box zip lock bags (quart) A 2 boxes tissues (200 ct) A 1 box zip lock bags (gallon) A A 1 8 oz. hand sanitizer 1 pkg baby wipes (100 count) A 1 heavy duty pencil bag with binder holes A 1 box crayons (24 ct) * KINDERGARTEN A 1 box markers (8-10 ct) * A 2 boxes tissues (200 ct) A 2 dry erase markers A 1 8oz. hand sanitizer A 1 box map pencils A 1 5x8” plastic school box A 3 pkgs #2 pencils (12 ct) A 3 boxes crayons (24 ct) * A 2 large erasers A 1 box wide washable markers (8-10 ct) * A 8 glue sticks A 2 solid variety-colored pocket folders (3 brads) A 1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors A 2 pkgs #2 pencils (12 ct) A 2 spiral notebooks (wide-ruled) A 1 large eraser A 6 solid variety-colored pocket folders (3 brads) A 1 4 oz. bottles white glue A 1 pkg notebook paper (200 ct, wide-ruled) A 8 large glue sticks A 5 composition books (wide-ruled) 100 sheets 7 1/2 A 1 pair blunt-nosed metal scissors x 9 3/4 A 1 pkg colored construction paper A 1 pkg colored construction paper A 1 box zip lock bags (quart) A 1 one inch 3-ring binder with cover sleeve A 1 box zip lock bags (gallon) A 1 box zip lock bags (gallon) A 5 composition books (wide-ruled) 100 sheets 7 1/2 A 1 pair of ear buds x 9 3/4 A 1 pkg. wet wipes
10 • Pecan Grove Monthly FOURTH GRADE FIFTH GRADE A 2 boxes tissues (200 ct) A 2 boxes tissues (200 ct) A 1 8 oz. hand sanitizer A 1 8 oz. hand sanitizer A 1 box crayons (24 ct) * A 5 composition books (wide-ruled) 100 sheets 7 1/2 A 1 box markers (8-10 ct) * x 9 3/4 A 2 highlighters A 1 box markers (8-10 ct) * A 1 box map pencils A 2 boxs map pencils A 3 pkgs #2 pencils (12 ct) A 2 highlighters A 1 package red pens A 3 pkgs #2 pencils (12 ct) A 2 dry erase markers A 1 pkg red pens A 8 glue sticks A 8 large glue sticks A 5 composition books (wide-ruled) 100 sheets 7 1/2 A 1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors x 9 3/4 A 1 heavy duty pencil bag with binder holes A 1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors A 2 spiral notebooks (wide ruled) A 1 heavy duty pencil bag with binder holes A 2 pkgs notebook paper (200 ct, wide-ruled) A 2 spiral notebooks (wide-ruled) A 2 dry erase markers A 6 solid variety-colored pocket folders (3 brads) A 6 solid variety-colored pocket folders (3 brads) A 2 pkg notebook paper (200 ct, wide-ruled) A 1 one inch 3-ring binder with cover sleeve A 1 pkg colored construction paper A 1 box zip lock bags (quart) A 1 one inch 3-ring binder with cover sleeve A 1 pair of ear buds A 1 box zip lock bags (quart) A 1 pkg. manilla paper A 1 one-piece swim suit (swim program) A 1 pkg. graph paper (centimeter) A 1 pair of ear buds *Classic Colors Only
Attention Parents Lamar Consolidated ISD features “Family Access,” a secure internet-based website that allows parents 2018-2019 LCISD and guardians to easily see their students’ progress and grades. Log onto www.lcisd.org to sign up! SCHOOL CALENDAR www.lcisd.org/ If you are of the LCISD family, visit for the Keep up with school holidays, know when the six students-parents/general-information Nine Weeks begins and ends, and early release bell schedule, orientation and open house dates, dates with LCISD’s Instructional Calendar at www. the dress code and the new student enrollment lcisd.org/students-parents/calendars checklist.
TAX-FREE WEEKEND 2018
This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 10 - 12. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Subject to the certain criteria , all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Shoppers can use layaway plans to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. For more information about sales tax holiday restrictions visit comptroller.texas. gov/taxes/publications/98-490/ To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 11 Back To School FBISD 2018 - 2019 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
A 2 packages of notebook paper, wide-ruled Pre-Kindergarten First Grade A 1 package of construction paper A 1 backpack (regular size without wheels) A 24 #2 standard pencils A 6 pocket folders with brads A 1 box of crayons (24) A 2 boxes of crayons (24) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon) A 1 box of Crayola markers (washable) A 1 box Crayola markers (standard/washable) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart) A 1 pair of blunt Fiskar scissors A 1 box of map coloring pencils A 1 large container of baby wipes (no pop-up A 1 bottle of Elmer’s school glue A 1 plastic pencil box dispensers) A 4 large glue sticks A 1 pencil sharpener with cover A 2 large boxes of facial tissue A 1 box of #2 pencils with erasers (standard) A 2 bottles of Elmer’s school glue A 2 bottles of hand sanitizer A 2 paper folders with pockets A 6 large glue sticks A 1 package dry erase markers A 1 package of construction paper A 2 pink pearl erasers A 1 set ear buds/headphones (preferred not A 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon) A 1 12” ruler marked in. and cm. required) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart) A 1 pair of Fiskar safety scissors A 1 bottle of hand sanitizer A 6 notebooks, 8x10, white primary paper, red A 1 large container of baby wipes (no pop-up baseline, wide-ruled Third Grade dispensers) A 3 hard cover composition notebooks, primary A 36 #2 standard pencils A 2 large box of facial tissue style A 1 box of crayons (24) A 1 pack of play dough A 2 packages of notebook paper, wide-ruled A 1 box Crayola markers (standard/washable) A 1 package of construction paper A 2 red ballpoint pens A 1 large container of baby wipes (no pop-up A 1 box of map coloring pencils Kindergarten dispensers) A 1 plastic pencil box A 24 #2 standard pencils A 6 pocket folders with brads A 1 pencil sharpener with cover A 2 boxes of crayons (24) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon) A 1 12” ruler marked in. and cm. A 2 boxes Crayola markers (standard/washable) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart) A 6 large glue sticks A 1 plastic pencil box A 2 large boxes of facial tissue A 1 bottle of Elmer’s school glue A 1 bottle of Elmer’s school glue A 2 bottles of hand sanitizer A 2 pink pearl erasers A 6 large glue sticks A 1 set ear-buds/headphone (preferred not A 1 pair of Fiskar metal pointed scissors A 2 pink pearl erasers required) A 4 spiral notebooks A 1 pair of Fiskar safety scissors A 6 hard cover composition notebooks A 6 notebooks, 8x10, white primary paper, red A 6 pocket folders with brads baseline, wide-ruled A 2 packages of notebook paper, wide-ruled A 1 hard cover composition notebooks, Second Grade A 36 #2 standard pencils A 1 package of construction paper primary style A 2 boxes of crayons (24) A 1 3 ring binder A 4 pocket folders with brads A 1 box Crayola markers (standard/washable) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon) A 2 red checking pencils A 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart) A 1 box of map coloring pencils A 2 large boxes of facial tissue A 1 large container of baby wipes A 1 plastic pencil box A 2 bottles of hand sanitizer (no pop-up dispensers) A 1 pencil sharpener with cover A 1 set of dividers A 2 rolls of paper towels A 2 pink pearl erasers A 1 package of index cards A 3 large boxes of facial tissue A 6 large glue sticks A 1 package dry erase markers A 1 package of construction paper A 2 bottles of Elmer’s school glue A 1 set ear-buds/headphones (preferred not A 2 bottles of hand sanitizer A 1 12” ruler marked in. and cm. required) A 1 set ear-buds/headphones A 1 pair of Fiskar metal pointed scissors (preferred not required) A 6 spiral notebooks A 3 hard cover composition notebooks
12 • Pecan Grove Monthly A 1 12” ruler marked in. and cm. Fourth Grade A 4 large glue sticks Middle School General A 36 #2 standard pencils A 1 pair of Fiskar metal pointed scissors Supply List for all grade A 1 box of crayons (24) A 6 spiral notebooks A 1 box Crayola markers (standard/washable) A 6 hard cover composition notebooks levels and subjects A 2 Boxes tissues (to be given to first period A 4 red ballpoint pens A 6 pocket folders with brads teacher) A 1 box of map coloring pencils A 2 packages of notebook paper, wide-ruled A 2 packages pencils A 1 pencil sharpener with cover A 1 package of construction paper A 1 package pens (blue or black) notebook paper A 2 highlighters A 1 set of dividers (4 packages-should be replenished throughout A 3 pink pearl erasers A 1 3 ring binder the year) A 6 large glue sticks A 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart or gallon) A 2 glue stick A 1 bottle of Elmer’s school glue A 2 large boxes of facial tissue A 1 box Washable markers A 1 pair of Fiskar metal pointed scissors A 2 bottles of hand sanitizer A 1 pair scissors Fiskar metal pointed scissors A 1 12” ruler marked in. and cm. A 1 package dry erase markers A 1 package highlighters A 6 spiral notebooks A 1 package of index cards A 1 roll scotch tape (for use in Science and Social A 6 hard cover composition notebooks A 1 set ear-buds/headphones (preferred not A 3 packages of notebook paper, wide-ruled Studies) required) A 1 package of construction paper A 3 packages index cards (3X5 lined) A 6 pocket folders with brads A 1 pencil sharpener with cover A 1 set of dividers A 1 12” ruler marked with inches and centimeters A 1 3 ring binder A 1 flash drive (preferably 2GB) A 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart or gallon) A 1 3” white binder A 2 large boxes of facial tissue A 5 pocket folders with prongs A 1 protractor A 5 spiral notebooks A 1 package of index cards A 1 set tab dividers A 2 bottles of hand sanitizer A 1 pencil pouch A 1 package dry erase markers A 1 package of colored pencils A 1 set ear-buds/headphones (preferred not A 1 germ-x or hand sanitizer wipes required) Additional information in regards to organizational supplies (binders, spirals, folders, etc.) needed for a Fifth Grade specific class will be distributed the first week of A 36 #2 standard pencils school if needed. A 1 box of crayons (24) A 1 box Crayola markers standard/washable A 2 red ballpoint pens A 2 blue/black ballpoint pens A 1 box of map coloring pencils A 1 pencil sharpener with cover A 2 highlighters A 1 bottle of Elmer’s school glue A 1 Scotch tape A 1 set of post-it notes A 3 pink pearl erasers
To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 13 In & Around Pecan Grove Despite the Weather Crowds runners and lastly the walkers. Walkers complete a 3-mile walk with the rest of the crowd doing the whole five miles. Support the Five Miles Event Race results were tabulated by fire department volunteers. Like by MICHELLE CORNELL last year, they did not break down by age division but rather gender by category. Here are the winners as announced. he Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department is always very Biking: Male First Place was David Partridge, a long time cautious in projecting number when the 4th of July falls participant, second place Anthony Pierson, and third was Alec Tduring the week. Petty. Biking for the Ladies: First place was Amanda Mickan (4th This Wednesday with it being directly in the middle of the year in a row), second place Sarah Pencheck and third place was week should have had record crowds with the theory that Marg Bowsher. people have to work before and after the holiday. The registration Running the full 5 miles and placing for the Ladies were Hannah numbers were holding steady at 300 this year but the weather Marut in first place, Tomalea Bench in second, and Chrissi may have kept a few people from actually participating Labrose in third. For the men: First place is Sam Pulz, in the event. second place was Ryan Gubbles, and third was Diego Even though the event was well attended, let me Bolanos. Hannah Marut was the overall first place tell you, they missed out. The weather held off runner and I’m proud to say this young lady with only one short cooling rain. The temperature stomped the men completing the course in was wonderful with low humidity. I can’t say I 30:12 a full 3 minutes for anyone else. recall better weather in the past many years. There was one female skater who braved This year’s event was a special treat. The the course this year so naturally she claimed department honored Five Miles My Way first, Jennifer Vontz, wife of long time founding organizer Jan Owens, who blew the firefighter Jared Vontz. Two males completed fire horn to start each category. Ms. Owens the course with Joe Becerra, second year in a recalls that she and a couple of her friends row fir his first place finish, followed by Petty were looking to do something to draw the for his second place. neighbors together on the holiday. Remember Walking the 3-mile course was First place back then the subdivision only had about 30-40 male Tim Palmore, Second place was Greg houses. Amentini, an improvement over his 3rd place Founding organizer Jan The idea of a fun run was thrown out and the finish last year, and Don Golden, husband of Owens with Fire Chief idea caught, however, they were concerned that retired Chief Kathy Golden, finishes 3rd. For the not everyone could do 5 miles, so the thought about Joey Woolley ladies, first place was Grace Tocherty, second place allowing people to do it as they wanted, bike, run, was Sandy Tocherty, who placed the same spots last walk, or skate. year and third place was Kathy Palmore. The first official T-shirt, which are given out each year with Wrapping up, I did want to give a shout out to a long time registration, was produced in 1981. She thinks though, that the supporter and participant Larry White. He is typically our only event really start in 1980, a year before but without the shirts. That wheelchair entry. But this year, he is a bit under the weather first year, there were about 25 participants. with not one but two rotator cuff tears. Although he is getting By year three, they had made over $1,000 and had help from the along fine, he was thinking that doing 5 miles just for fun might fire department personnel. At that time, the event was getting be a bit much. larger than they could host and needed much more man power. We hope he’ll be back next year, we missed his smiling face and The fire department manned the corners and eventually took wicked sense of humor. over the planning and executing into the event you see today. That’s it for now. If you have news you’d like to share, give me a Today, as in the past, they start with an opening prayer by Larry holler at [email protected]. Danna then held the bike judging. From there it’s off to the starting line with Ms. Jan Owens kicking off the bikers, skaters, For more photos see page 30.
PGWC hosts End of the Year luncheon
he Pecan Grove Women’s Club, which fosters personal development, community involvement, and gardening and home Tbeautification, held its End of the Year Salad Luncheon at Palm Barbara Grove at Old South Plantation. Seelhorst, This year, the Salad Luncheon had about 43 members in attendance. President Currently there are around 65 members in the club. Membership is 2013-2018 open to all who are interested in the club objectives. Dues are $20/year. and Sharon The club meets the second Tuesday of each month from September Tusa, newly to May. The final function each year is the Annual Year End Salad elected Luncheon. During the year, the Vice President for Day Trips plans trips to President of local venues that are in addition to the programs held during our the Pecan monthly meetings. Grove Contact Marita Smith, Membership officer, at 281-341-1056 or at Women’s [email protected] for information of membership. Club 14 • Pecan Grove Monthly Come see the New 2018 Ford Expedition.
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he annual State of the City Address, hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber, was held in June , at Briscoe Manor. TThe luncheon was presented by Richmond business owner Kevin Patton with Kevin Patton Insurance Agency, State Farm. Mayor Evalyn Moore addressed key members of the community, elected officials, and local business owners of Fort Bend County. During the luncheon, Moore highlighted her vision for the future, while celebrating the growth and resilience of the city. Moore paid tribute to the visionary leaders that helped cultivate the growth and success of the city citing examples such Kristin Weiss, President / CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber, Mayor Evalyn Moore, and Trey Reichert, Johnson Development and Chair-Elect as Veranda, the opening of the Water Treatment facility and H-E-B. for the CFBCA Board of Directors. Moore went on to detail city improvement project such as new street signs, renovations and development of recreational facilities, a new fire station, and repairing the city infrastructure such as the roads. Underwriters for the luncheon included EHRA, Kelly Kaluza and Associates, Veranda by Johnson Development, Texas State Technical College, and Wharton County Junior College. For more information about the Chamber or its programs, call 281-342-5464 or visit www.CFBCA.org.
Trey Reichert, Johnson Development and Chair-Elect for the CFBCA Board of Directors, Kevin Patton with Kevin Patton Insurance Agency, Kristin Weiss, President / CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber.
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18 • Pecan Grove Monthly Arts & Entertainment Pecan Grove director is excited for Disney’s Annelea Bootle Camp Rock: The Musical by ALISHA McMILLEN
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To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 19 Arts & Entertainment guaranteed to have you From left, Camp Rockers Jason Gray (Nate Sarlls), dancing in your seat, Mitchie Torres (Madeline combined with its Font) and Nate Gray (Jackson Champion) are beautiful story-telling of ready to rock. Photo by teamwork, dedication and Annelea Bootle friendship, I couldn’t think of a better story to tell this summer.” Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical is the final show of Inspiration Stage’s 2017-2018 season. Its upcoming season begins in September, with productions including: Sept. 28 - 30, Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Oct. 12 - 21, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr. Nov. 2 - 4, Once on This Island, Jr. Dec. 7 - 16, Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Jan. 11 - 13, Fancy Nancy, The Musical Jan. 25 - 27, Encore Performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Feb. 22 - March 3, Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr. April 26 - May 5, Singin’ in the Rain, Jr. May 11 - 12, Jungle Book KIDS Football May 17 - 19, Chicago (High School Edition) For open audition dates, tuition assistance and ticket information, visit www.inspirationstage.com. Preview Inspiration Stage is a national award-winning performance arts studio located in the historic Sugar Land Auditorium at 2018 226 Lakeview Dr. The 2018/2019 season includes youth and adult productions, as well as acting and production classes. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying participants. For Advertise with us! tickets and information, visit www.inspirationstage.com.
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nspiration Stage has announced an advanced Student Showcase, featuring Tony Award-nominee Adam Pascal, Aug. 6 Iat 7 p.m., at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr. Pascal is best known for his role as Roger in RENT, which he originated both on Broadway and in the 2005 film. He has also starred on Broadway in Aida (Radames), Cabaret (Emcee), Chess (Freddie), Chicago (Billy), Memphis (Huey), Disaster (Chad), and most recently, Something Rotten (Shakespeare). Pascal will spend the day working one-on-one with some of Inspiration Stage’s advanced students, providing educational insight and personal feedback in a workshop format. Many attending students are aspiring professionals attending or seeking musical theatre college programs. The day will culminate with an open-to-the-public Student Showcase with special guest Pascal performing a few numbers Adam Pascal from his past Broadway shows. The concert will conclude with a moving tribute performance. In addition to his numerous Broadway successes, Pascal has released two solo rock albums, Model Prisoner (2000), Civilian (2004), as well as a collaborative rock album Blinding Light (2008) with pianist, Larry Edoff. In television and film, he appeared in RENT (2005), School of Rock, (2003), Temptation
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To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 23 $ Library News Story Spinners Writing Club Alley Cat, sway to the mellow sounds of the St. Louis Blues, or tap This month’s topic will be “(How Not To) Info Dump.” From your toes to Dixie Bach, and much more. Sunday, August 26, beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and 2:00-3:00 pm, Meeting Room. experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn, support, network, and critique each other’s work. Writing prompts, brainteasers, and brief exercises will be available to ignite the SUMMER READING CLUBS imaginations of any and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs craft. This program is recommended for adults and teens aged 14 during the summer to encourage reading among readers of all and up. Thursday, August 16, 5:30-8:00 pm, Room 2C. ages. There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs, and they are open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Facebook for Beginners Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or they Learn how to set up a Facebook account, search for friends, may register online by going to the FBCL website (www. make “friend requests,” and write wall posts. Those attending this fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up” image. class should have a basic working knowledge of computers, and When the online registration form has been completed, readers must have a personal email account before attending the class. will then have their own online page on which to record their Reservations required. Tuesday, August 21, 2:00 pm, books or reading time. Prizes must be collected from the “primary Computer Lab. library of use” that the reader indicated on the registration form. The last day to pick up awards is September 1. Through Texas Talks: Texas Reconstruction Post Civil War September 1. Dr. Nicholas Cox, a professor of Texas and U.S. History at Houston Community College, will discuss the military, political, and social changes in Texas after the American Civil War (1860- BOOK CLUBS 1880s), with a focus on Fort Bend County. Saturday, August 25, 1:30-3:00 pm, Meeting Room. Young Adult Book Club Teen readers in grades 9-12 will have an opportunity to meet with Fort Bend Brass Quintet Performance others who share the same love for good books, and have a lively The group will play a variety of musical pieces arranged for a discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or brass quintet, from jazz and Dixie to swing and contemporary. disliked. This month, readers will talk about the book If I Stay, written Reminisce with old favorites like Back in the Saddle Again or by Gayle Forman. Wednesday, August 8, 4 pm, Room 2B.
24 • Pecan Grove Monthly Book Break babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. This activity will not take The book to be discussed is Marley and Me: Life and Love with place on August 2 or 9. Thursdays at 10 am. the World’s Worst Dog, written by John Grogan. Those attending may bring a lunch. Thursday, August 16, at noon, Room 2D. Story Time Presents stories, movies, and age-appropriate craft activities for Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book Club children 3 to 6 years of age. This activity will not take place on Readers of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels, manga, August 1 or 8. Wednesdays at 10 am. webcomics, and comic books are invited to join this book club specifically for graphic-novel enthusiasts. This month, readers will Family Story Time talk about Aquaman, Volumes 1-3, written by Geoff Johns. Families with children of all ages are invited to come and enjoy Saturday, August 18, 11:00 am, Room 2B. stories, movies, and crafts together. This activity will not take place on August 4 or 11. Saturdays at 10 am in the Meeting ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES Room. Fort Bend County Libraries offers a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to The George Memorial Library is located at 1001 gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own Golfview in Richmond. All if its programs are free choosing while practicing their English skills. For more information, call the Literacy Services Department at 281-341- and open to the public. For more information call 2652. Wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, at 10:00 am; 281-633-4734. Thursdays, August 9 and 23, 6:00 pm; Learning Lab; presented in English. SUMMER HOURS Mon, Thu: 9 am – 9 pm Tue, Wed: 9 am – 6 pm CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Fri, Sat: 9 am – 5 pm Sun: 1 – 5 pm Toddler Time Offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older
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26 • Pecan Grove Monthly As the couple explored the Fort Bend community, they soon And Lamar Consolidated High School, Gantz noted, is the initial learned about the nonprofit organization Attack Poverty. target. “Everything the nonprofit was doing resonated with my family “We’ll see how it goes,” he said. and we knew immediately that it would be a great partner for “Our side is really to help house that. My hope is that maybe in Mercy Goods,” Lambert expressed. “Then (Hurricane) Harvey six months to a year, Zach understands that we need some tutors. happened and it got pushed to the back burner.” There are church people who are ready to tutor the kids with Once some normalcy returned to Fort Bend County, the two whatever they need.” decided to make Mercy Goods “a legit program of Attack Poverty.” Gantz added that St. John’s has adopted Smith Elementary The aim of Mercy Goods, Lambert noted, is to hire high school School to help tutor and read books to students and support the students with the goal of being part of a work-study program at teachers. the school. “I’m hoping to do that here,” he said. “They will go to school and with an off period in the afternoon, “Right now, we’re just supporting and we’re praying. I love the they will be able to come work at Mercy Goods learning to idea of Attack Poverty and St. John’s partnering together. I think produce handmade custom furniture. it’s a great visual for the rest of Richmond. We’re all in this “Students will learn the basics of furniture design and building together. What’s a greater way? [and] will learn to use power tools, welding and finishing “We live in a time when kids are frustrated. They’re picking up techniques.” guns. I’d rather have them pick up a power-saw.” Additional goals Lambert has in mind include partnering with other local artisans and employers who will train students on techniques. A future goal Lambert hopes to accomplish is to pair each Police chief Dallis Warren retires, Mercy Goods employee with a mentor who commits to walking accepts position with LCISD alongside a student for a year. by AVERIL GLEASON “We believe that real life change happens through relationships,” Lambert expressed. osenberg Police Chief Dallis Warren announced his But there was one problem: finding a physical location for a retirement at the end of May, and he’s already got plans. workshop. During a Lamar Consolidated ISD school board meeting, Enter St. John’s United Methodist Church in Richmond. R trustees approved the hiring of Warren to be the district’s first The couple began pursuing the location in February when school safety coordinator. Lambert reached out to Richmond City Commissioner Barry In his new position, Warren will ensure all campuses are Beard and “was able to share the heartbeat of Mercy Goods.” following best practices in school safety and that all staff and Barry connected Lambert to Richmond Director of Economic students are prepared for any kind of emergency. Development Cameron Goodman, which soon led him to St. “My responsibility is to make sure there’s adequate plans for John’s United Methodist Church Pastor Jeff Gantz. any disaster, like the one that happened today,” Warren said Luckily for both Gantz and Lambert, St. John’s had an old referring to the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School. building, called the “Alive building,” at 501 Morton St. that was “The job I have right now is 24/7. I always have to be on call. unoccupied. There’s always something going on. This (new job) is good for me “They were looking for a place and we thought, ‘How can we professionally and personally. ” use this space that God gave us?’” shared Gantz. The May shooting at “What’s interesting is we had this space that we weren’t using Santa Fe reinforced his for anything except storage. It had asbestos in it.” desire to protect and “When we met with the church, shared the vision and saw the serve students, faculty space, we saw that this partnership made perfect sense,” added and staff at LCISD, he Lambert. added. And Gantz couldn’t be happier. “I have a daughter and “We said, ‘We’d love for you to use it but it has asbestos in it,’” step daughter who Gantz recalled. “We set up an agreement that they can use the attend LCISD school so space if they can get rid of the asbestos.” their safety is very Lambert then approached the Henderson-Wessendorff important to me.” Foundation and received a grant to abate the asbestos. Warren, who started “They’re moving in as we speak. The asbestos is gone and the working for the city in space is ready to be used. It’s a neat space. This is a real God 1979, said that the next thing,” Gantz reflected. chief of police will be “Zach came up with the idea that if he could teach them a skill appointed by council. like woodworking, then they could sell their products and do all His contract requires of that after school. The plan is they stay in school, they can be a him to give a 60- day part of this program and make money at the same time. Learn a notice before leaving his skill, make money, and stay in school.” position.
To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 27 School News During the past 39 and a half years, Warren has served as assistant chief of police, a captain, detective and sergeant. He has also served as a criminal justice instructor at a Wharton County College and Texas A&M’s National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center. Warren is a graduate of two FBI Sessions, earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University and a bachelor’s from the University of Houston-Downtown.
See Photo Collection on page 34 for moments from his surprise retirement party.
With the 2018-2019 school year set to commence soon, we want you to share your school news with us! If you would like to see your child highlighted for his or her accomplishments, efforts or awards, email Marquita Griffin at [email protected].
The American Association of University Women’s Fort Bend County Branch presented its 2018 Educator of the Year award to Shanna Bryson, Lamar Consolidated ISD’s K-8 science instructional coach. She was recognized her efforts to promote STEM activities through LCISD’s middle school STEAM camp. She also accepted a $1,000 gift from AAUW Fort Bend to the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F.) to continue to the STEM efforts.
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28 • Pecan Grove Monthly To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 29 On The Fort Bend Scene Five Miles My Way
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To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 33 On The Fort Bend Scene Surprise Dallis! A surprise retirement party was held for longtime Rosenberg Police Chief Dallis Warren who will now take position as a campus safety coordinator with Lamar Consolidated ISD. Warren served the city of Rosenberg for 39 years.
Longtime Rosenberg Police Chief Dallis 1Warren was blind folded and driven to his surprise retirement party on Saturday at Safari Texas Ranch by his daughter Alexis. Once there, his wife Monica, left, and sister Linda Drummond, forced him to don funny hats and pose for goofy photos with friends and family. Friends and family offered Dallis Warren, aka 1 2 2“the Silver Fox” best wishes Lamar Consolidated ISD Board President 3James Steenbergen, right, and Vice President Kay Danziger told Dallis Warren they were excited to have him as the district’s first-ever campus security coordinator. Dallis Warren, third from left, and other 4buddies from Scout Troop 1001 (now defunct) of Missouri City, enjoy a laugh during Warren’s 3 4 retirement party. From left are Dean Nordt, Larry Elkins and Glen Nordt. Black Cowboy Museum celebrates first anniversary
Andrew Payne of Richmond, left, takes a 1moment out of touring the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg to recall attending school in Fort Bend County as a youth. Larry Callies, founder of the museum, and Payne’s sister- in-law Carolyn McGlown listen intently. The museum celebrated its first anniversary. The Bronco Band performs during the first 2anniversary of the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg. The band includes Jim Rinkey on sax and flute, Busey Curtis on bass, Don Hutcho on lead guitar and Rick Jimenez on drums. 1 2 Cody Siebert of Rosenberg serves a sausage 3sandwich to Cynthia Jones of Richmond during the first anniversary celebration of the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg. Jones is a member of the Red Hat Society, a nationwide social group with a chapter in Fort Bend County. Needville High School eighth-grader Tristen 4Drury, 13, guides her one-year-old miniature horse Smokey through some tricks for visitors during the first anniversary of the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg. Tristen has had Smokey since he was 6 months old and has taught him a variety of tricks. She has taken him to perform for Kids with Cancer and has won awards at the 3 4 youth fair. She hopes to make him a therapy horse. 34 • Pecan Grove Monthly Health News Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital —welcomes new vascular surgeons—
oard-certified vascular surgeons Jean Bismuth, M.D., and and sophisticated cardiac care to Fort Bend,” said Bismuth. “My Charlie Cheng, M.D., have joined the staff of Houston Meth- approach to patient safety and comfort is a perfect fit with the Bodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates in Sugar Land. culture and mission of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Bismuth and Cheng offer a full scope of surgical and minimally and I’m excited to be seeing patients at Houston Methodist Car- invasive endovascular options to treat vascular system diseases. diovascular Surgery Associates.” Their level of expertise combined with access to state-of-the-art Cheng previously served as assistant professor of vascular and technology at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, allow for endovascular surgery and assistant professor of trauma surgery at rapid diagnosis and treatment of vascular conditions, and better the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He earned long-term outcomes for patients. his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Nor- Bismuth comes to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital folk and completed his residency and internship in general sur- from Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, gery there, as well. Cheng then completed a fellowship in vascu- where he continues to serve as associate pro- gram lar surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. director for cardiovascular surgery as well as as- so- “My new affiliation with Houston Methodist Cardio- ciate professor of cardiovascular and cardiotho- vascular Surgery Associates will enable me to continue racic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. to offer a deep and thorough level of care to patients Bismuth received his medical degree from the in the Fort Bend and surrounding areas,” said Cheng. University of Copenhagen in Denmark. He “Houston Methodist is leading the way in heart and served as both a medical and surgical in- vascular care through research and collaboration, and tern and as a research fellow at Gentofte I am excited to be a part of such a well-respected University Hospital, also in Denmark, be- institution.” fore completing his residency in general Bismuth speaks English, French and Danish flu- surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center ently. Cheng is fluent in English, Mandarin Chi- in New York and a fellowship in vascular nese and Taiwanese. surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Houston. Associates in Sugar Land is located at 16605 “It’s an honor to join the team that has a Southwest Freeway in Medical Office Building 3. To long history of bringing the most advanced schedule an appointment, call 713.441.5200. Dr. Jean Bismuth and Dr. Charlie Cheng
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To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 35 Health News Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital —Offers Advanced Treatment for Nonhealing Wounds—
or people living with diabetes, even the smallest scrape The program’s doctors and nurses are certified in wound can lead to potentially dangerous circumstances. High care medicine, and work with patients and their primary care Fblood sugar can damage nerves, which may cause numb- physician to monitor, manage and treat wounds with the most ness in the feet and legs, and lead to a narrowing and hardening advanced treatments available, including compression wraps, an- of blood vessels, which can result in less oxygen being circulated timicrobial dressings, bioengineered skin substitutes and hyper- throughout the body to aid in healing. baric oxygen therapy (HBOT). If you have a wound that doesn’t heal properly, early treat- Michael Yaakovian, M.D., board-certified general surgeon with ment can help you get back on your feet. The Houston Methodist Houston Methodist Surgical Associates at Sugar Land, treats pa- Wound Care Program at Sugar Land uses a multidisciplinary ap- tients with diabetic foot problems and other nonhealing wounds. proach for treating wounds that won’t heal. “Hyperbaric therapy supplies oxygen under pressure that super- saturates the red blood cells and plasma with oxygen, so when DIABETIC FOOT WOUNDS blood is supplied to the area of the wound, these supercharged Timothy Oppermann, M.D., board-certified general surgeon blood cells help repair the wound and kill the infection, leading with Houston Methodist Surgical Associates at Sugar Land, encour- to the generation of new blood vessels and tissue growth,” Yaako- ages patients to take a proactive approach. “Diabetes accounts for vian explained. about 60 percent of lower limb amputations not related to injury in adults, clearly illustrating the importance for diabetic patients FIVE SELF-CARE TIPS to closely monitor their health and take quick action to provide For people with diabetes, managing wounds to prevent com- the proper care to even the smallest wound, particularly in the plications requires care and diligence. Take good care of your feet feet,” Oppermann said. with the following tips. Warning signs of a chronic, nonhealing wound include: 1. Inspect and wash feet daily. With poor sensation, wounds • Persistent pain in the area around the wound could go unnoticed. • Discoloration of the wound’s edges 2. Keep wounds clean and dry to reduce risk of infection. • Increased drainage from the wound site 3. File your toe nails. Clipping may increase the risk for skin • Redness or swelling around or spreading away from the wound injury. 4. Wear proper-fitting shoes and socks at all times. HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY 5. Control your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol to slow down the progression of diabetic complications.
SEE A WOUND SPECIALIST If a wound does not show signs of healing, it should be evaluated by a wound specialist. To schedule an appointment with Timothy Op- permann, M.D. or Michael Yaakov- ian, M.D., call 281.275.0860. Visit houstonmethodist.org/wound-sl to learn more about our services. Visit the Facebook page fb.com/ methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.
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Time to clean out those 44th Annual Houston Glass Club closets this summer? Pack it away with Vintage Glass & Antique Show & Sale Friday, August 17th 2018 2pm - 7pm Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Saturday, August 18th 2018 10am - 5pm US 59 to HWY36, South 1/2 Mile Sunday, August 19th 2018 11am - 4pm Rosenberg, Texas American Depression Era Glass - Elegant Glass - Kitchenware American Dinnerware - Pottery - Antiques - Furniture Linens - Crystal - China - Silver - Primitives Quilts - Jewelry 2122 Hwy 90A East • Richmond, TX 77406 Admission: $10 Friday (Good all 3 Days) $6 Saturday/Sunday 281-341-7867 Air Conditioned Food & Drinks on Site Free Parking allstarstoragerichmond.com Information: WWW.HOUSTONGLASSCLUB.ORG Nancy Norman, Chairman 281-240-0382
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