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Community Hot as the 4th of July t Events Forecasts of ninety-nine degree heat with a heat index just Send Calendar short of boiling lava did not slow down thousands of red, white listings to: and blue adorned people, bikes and pets. LaCenterra’s 4th of [email protected] July Celebration, Presented by: Texas Children’s Hospital - West Campus. The much anticipated bicycle parade was followed by July 8 live music by Chris Boss and Sheila Marshall which was MC’d Family Summer Fun by Sunny 99.1’s Dana Tyson. Series 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Balloons, bubbles and a bottles of cold water were just some of Harvest Plaza the giveaways by event sponsors. PROOF5701 Third Street The night’s finale was a spectacular fireworks show that was The City of Katy Parks and simulcast on Sunny 99.1 Recreation Department and gave the crowd what presents their family summer The Katyfun series, heldNews the second it came to see. Friday evening of July and 2016 sponsors for August. This month’s movie the event were Amstar, will be Back to the Future. Autonation Dodge of Attendees are encouraged Katy, Baker St. Pub & to dress up as their favorite Grill, Boucher Design character from the movie and will enjoy pre-movie games, Group, BMW of West popcorn, and props for photo Houston, Community opportunities. Visit cityofkaty. Impact Newspaper, Three-year-old Landry Lashbrook, shown here with dad, Jesse, captured first com for more information. Direct Energy, place at the LaCenterra’s 4th of July Celebration, Presented by: Texas Children’s Fidelity Investments, Hospital - West Campus’ annual bicycle parade. Photo by Debi Beauregard. July 9 Grand Vision, Green Collectors European Style Brunch Sunny the dog was in her Patriotic best for Mountain Energy, HFF, It Up, Restless Palate, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, Texas Wall 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. her 4th of July walk. She is owned by Lily HOAR Construction, and Landscape, The Goddard School, The Grand at LaCenterra Apartment Katy Contemporary Arts and Rob Clark. Photo by Debi Beauregard. Katy Magazine, Pump Homes and Vista. Museum 805 Ave B. Catherine Anspon and Michel Muylle discuss the art of KCAM Artist in Residence, Katy Prairie Conservancy Hosts Two Fun July Events Felipe Lopez. $40 non member / $75 non member couple. $35 Adults and Children Alike Will Find Entertaining Activities, Including a Bike Ride members / $65 member couple Sponsored by Taverna. U n p l u g g e d We'll be listening for colorful For more information or to migratory birds, breeding purchase tickets, go to http:// Adventure: frogs, and melodic katydids. katycam.com/. Sunset Bike Audience: All ages. Cost: Free. Ride: July 9 from “We know it’s very hot in July, July13 but that’s no reason not to enjoy 9 a.m.-11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 Katy City Park p.m. Bring your our events on the Katy Prairie,” Skyhawks Soccer Camp bike out for an says Mary Anne Piacentini, Katy City Park KPC’s Executive Director. “The Participants receive a free shirt. evening range ride on the historic activities are for all ages and Register online www.skyhawks. held in the morning or evening com. For assistance, contact Warren Ranch. Desiree Rodriguez at 832-420-1693 This leisurely ride hours. It’s also a bit cooler on or [email protected] along ranch roads the prairie than in the city, so we or [email protected]. will be fun for all hope folks will come and check ages. As the sun us out.” July 16 All events require advance 11:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. goes down, watch Hub Hyundai Hot Dog the prairie come registration on katyprairie. Eating Contest alive - you might org. Click the “Visit” tab to Hub Hyundai West of even hear an owl find “Events.” Participants are Katy encouraged to bring water, 17007 Katy Fwy. or two. Audience: All Ages. Cost: $5 cameras, binoculars, and snacks, This year is the Second Annual if desired. For information go Police vs. Firefighters Hot per person. Dog Eating Contest benefiting to our website or call 713-523- the 100 Club in Houston, 6135. Directions to Inwdiangrass TX. 15 contestants will vie Ranger Treks: Preserve are also available. for the title: five firefighters, Join the Katy Prairie Conservancy for our Unplugged Adventure: Sunset The Katy Prairie Conservancy five police personnel, and five Summer is a nonprofit land trust dedicated members of the public. This Bike Ride on July 9. Photo courtesy of Katy Prairie Conservancy. year’s goal is $15,000. Soundtrack: to preserving an ecologically July 23 from 8:30 vital tallgrass prairie and To See The Katy News In July, the Katy Prairie and Ranger Trek: Summer a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at associated wetlands area on Online, go to www. Conservancy (KPC) presents Soundtrack. The Sunset Bike Indiangrass Preserve. Join KPC Houston's far west side for the TheKatyNews.com and click two fun events for various age Ride will interest cyclists, on the Archive tab at the top groups, including Unplugged while Ranger Trek: Summer Rangers on a hike of discovery enjoyment and benefit of all. You of the page. It’s FREE. No Adventure: Sunset Bike Ride Soundtrack focuses on wildlife. as we explore the sounds and can find us on Facebook, Twitter Subscription Required. sights of the summer prairie. and Instagram @katyprairie. Page 2 |July 8, 2016 The Katy News Volume 27 | Number 13
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Volume 27| Number 13 The Katy News July 8, 2016 | Page 3 Free Senior Health Fair Event Katy Christian Women’s Heritage Grand, a 55+ active adult community in Cinco Ranch, is hosting a free Senior Health Fair on Monday, Connection September 26, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event CITY OF KATY will take place at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse located Katy Christian Women’s at 25125 N. Heritage Grand Circle in Katy, 77494. Over Connection (KCWC) will be 40 exhibitors will be featured, including a wide variety hosting our next Luncheon on of physicians and specialists, home health and home Thursday, August 18, 2016 at The Club at Falcon Point, care providers, and many other senior health-related FREEDOM CELEBRATION organizations. 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy. The Senior Health Fair will also include exercise The luncheon starts at 11 a.m. equipment demonstrations, hearing screenings, and and ends at 1:00 p.m. Beverly several speakers. Scheduled to appear are John Leslie, Deputy from Spring will be who will address Preparing for the End of Life; Dr. Jack our guest speaker. Stephenson of the Hand and Plastic Surgery Center of We also will be celebrating Katy; and Ann and Tom Hoar, local representatives of Stonecroft and Katy Christian Mended Hearts, Inc. a national extended support group Women. We will talk about for heart patients and their caregivers. who we are, what we do and THANK YOU TO OUR Katy Pharmacy will be providing vaccinations for women we reach out to. The influenza, pneumonia (including PVC 13), shingles, and luncheon is $18 per person. FIREWORKS SPONSORS TDaP at the Senior Health Fair for those who have pre- KCWC is part of Stonecroft, registered their insurance and contact information online a ministry for women which at www.katypharmacy.com or have pre-registered at the provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship Heritage Grand Clubhouse reception desk. Appointment FOUNDER SPONSORS times for vaccinations at the Health Fair will be emailed luncheons around the US. with information concerning insurance coverage. For more information or to Texas Mobile Imaging will be present to explain and RSVP for the luncheon please pre-register Health Fair visitors for their painless, onsite email Nancy at Katycwc@ ultrasound screening of the vascular system for the early gmail.com or call 281-232- detection of cardio-vascular disease. Screenings will 8338. be done on Monday, October 3 at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse. More information about Texas Mobile Imaging may be found at www.txmobileimaging.com. Covia Health will be present to explain and pre-register Fast Forward those wishing to have a digital 3D mammogram, the most advanced mammography technology available. Their Camps Katy Mills mobile unit will be at the Heritage Grand Clubhouse on Saturday, October 8. More information about Covia Description: Fast Forward Health may be found at www.coviahealth.org. camps are geared for For more information about the Heritage Grand Senior Lego lovers of all levels. 5 Health Fair, please contact Marita Foreman at 281-395- camps: Lego Logo (Ages 2739 or [email protected]. 8-12), Lego Expert (Ages 8-12), Lego Mania (Ages 4-7), Lego Designer (Ages BLUE SPONSORS Katy Keepers Academy 4-7), Survival tactics Camp Katy Steel Company, Inc. ~ LJA Engineering (Ages 8-12). RBC Capital Markets, LLC ~ Schmidt Funeral Home The City of Katy’s Parks and Recreational Department The City of Katy’s Steel Trading Corp. of America will hold an environmental education focused camp for Parks and Recreational elementary students. They will demonstrate and discuss Department will hold WHITE SPONSORS topics on the importance of water, the impacts of litter, the camps at Woodsland First Baptist Church of Katy ~ Katy Hardware/Powers Holdings, Inc. the benefits of recycling, and other issues that affect us Park and Community Katy Insurance Agency ~ Kirk Construction ~ Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, locally. Center 443 Danover Rd., Collins & Mott, LLP ~ Pin Oak Atrium Building ~ Silver Wings Antiques Dates for the camp are July 25th-July 29th. Camp runs beginning Monday, July Snappy’s Cafe & Grill ~ Southland Icehouse ~ Pamela Logsdon, CPA 18th-July 22nd from 9:30 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with drop off and pick up RED SPONSORS available up to 30 minutes prior and after. Cost for the a.m. to11:30 a.m. The Culberson ~ Danny L. Harris ~ Don & Ida Faye Edler ~ Every Good Gift Inc. camp is $75 per participant. for more information or to cost is $99 per participant. Frazer, LTD ~ George and Judy Parker ~ Katy Movers, Inc. register your child, contact Amy Reed 281-391-4717 or For more information, or Katy Painting and Remodeling ~ Koy Concrete, LTD email [email protected]. to register your student, Pedco Roofing ~ Taylor Lightning Protection ~ James Knebel contact Amy Reed at 281- 391-4717 or email: areed@ ABWA Katy Charter Chapter cityofkaty.com. July Meeting Mary Cole Roberts with MCR Health Insurance will be speaking on: “How can I make my health insurance Skyhawks Summer Camp more like my homeowners and auto insurance?” at the The Skyhawks Sports Academy provides sport ABWA Katy Charter Chapter’s July meeting on Tuesday, programs where children discover and develop athletic July 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Hasta la Pasta Italian Grill 1450 skills and social values, such as teamwork, respect, and Summer Special West Grand Parkway South Katy, TX 77494. sportsmanship. All children grades Prek-4th welcome. Guests and Members are $25.00 at the door. Cash and Camps start on Monday, July 18th and run through Check ONLY. C O U P O N July 22nd and will be held at Katy City Park 5720 Franz Carpet Cleaning: Road. The cost is $65-$85 per participant. For more 3 rooms Carpet Steam Cleaning information, or to register your child, conctact Desiree 99 ALZ 101: Everything you need to know Rodriguez 832-420-1693 or email houstonwest@ only $99. skyhawks.com or [email protected]. Includes: pre-treatment, deep clean, rinse and deodorizer. about the Alzheimer’s Association Valid through 7/31/2016, no other coupons or discounts valid.
Our vision for a world without Alzheimer's starts with you. If you're looking to get connected with the Houston and Southeast C O U P O N Texas Chapter, join us for ALZ 101 in Katy. This quick, one- Discovery Camp Tile & Grout Steam Cleaning: hour introduction covers the programs and services we offer in Only $.59 per S/F to steam clean! Houston and the surrounding areas. We will meet on Tuesday, Discover rocketry, fashion, gardening, and more. July 12, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cinco Ranch Open to entering 3rd-9th graders. July 26-27, 8 a.m. - 4 Includes: pre-treatment, agitation, deep clean, rinse. Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. p.m. at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Registration is Valid through 7/31/2016, no other coupons or discounts valid. We will share how you can join us in the fight against $65 by July 8. Summer is near and so is the 4-H camp Alzheimer's as a volunteer, donor and supporter at special events season.Fort Bend County 4-H welcomes youth to have like Walk to End Alzheimer's and The Longest Day. fun, make friends and learn a little something along Call us today at 713-972-5501 Please RSVP to Marisa Ramon at [email protected] or by the way. For registration info visit http://agrilife.org/ www.BMFCarpetCleaning.net calling 713-314-1346. ftbend4h/camps/ or call 281-342-3034. AWESOME MASSAGE AIR CONDITIONING • HEATING 281-693 WASH 281-492-3450 Deep Tissue “Service Matters” Thai Massage Kingsland $ Swedish Massage $40 OFF 1 Hour / Acupuncture Car Wash 60 Miss Tim Your Choice Massage Specialist Any Repair Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sunday 12 noon -7 p.m. Cannot be combined with any other off er. 281-392-9357 Must present at time of service. Expires 07.31.16 22145-C Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77450 Service All Brands • Up Front Pricing “Same-day” service On I-10 Feeder Road between Grand Parkway & Mason Road. TACLBO19260E In Center with International Billiards http://www.myacandheat.commyacandheat.com www.awesomemassagekaty.com 22022 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, 77450 Page 4 |July 8, 2016 The Katy News Volume 27 | Number 13 Business Directory Classifieds Small Acreage Management Series The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Fort Bend County will conduct a six-part series of HELP WANTED small acreage management programs and workshops Handyman Services once a month starting in May. These workshops will Register Tapes Unlimited Now Hiring For each have different subject-matter material, but all are FREE 281-685-6070 Estimates Inside Sales/Telemarketing Reps geared toward small acreage landowners with up to 50 acres. However, you do not have to be a small acreage • Interior and Exterior Painting We have a contract with over 11,000 major grocery chains across North America. We landowner to attend. Anyone is welcome. • Pressure Washing are hiring for an Inside Sales/ Appointment Setter position available here in our corporate % headquarters located in the Katy area. This position requires heavy outbound cold calling, a The third workshop, “Outdoor and Equipment • 10 Sheetrock, Repair, and Texture Discount great phone voice, & the ability to generate small business owner’s interest in our product via Safety”, will be held on Thursday, July 14th, sign-in • Wood Fence - Repair or New Installation phone. Your job would be to book qualified appointments with business owners for our local will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the workshop will begin at • Rotted Wood Replacement reps to meet with them. 6:30 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m. at Rosenberg Tractor, This position pays $10 Per/Hr +Unlimited Commissions 25919 Southwest FWY in Rosenberg. This seminar will Full Time M-F • No Nights or Weekends • Great environment provide attendees with information regarding safety of Full Benefits after 60 days tractors and other outdoor equipment including landscape Send your resume to [email protected] equipment such as chainsaws and weed trimmers. or call 281-206-2736 • www.rtui.com Safety considerations for topics including proper tractor operation and securement, guards, shields, and power take-off equipment (PTOs) will also be covered.
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Computer Festival Beneficiary LIC # 59348 Services KEN CLAY While the creatively crafted scarecrows may only last a few days, the effects of the 2016 Fulshear Scarecrow Ca l l Ke v i n Festival — returning Saturday, Oct. 15 — could better WATER WELL SERVICE, LLC 281-686-8494 the lives of people with autism or intellectual disabilities for years. 979.627.5188 Satisfaction The popular festival will support Arts Fulshear for a 979.627.5188 Guaranteed fifth year and a new beneficiary, the Texana Center, a WWW.CLAYWATERWELL.COM 501c(3) organization whose mission is to change lives All Classified Ads placed must have every day through treatment for autism, programs a valid contact number & billing for adults with intellectual disabilities and those with address for in-house purposes. behavioral healthcare issues. Based in Rosenberg, the Texana Center recently launched a capital campaign to build a campus in Fulshear that will include classrooms and a store and coffee shop for retail training in its first phase, a Children’s Center Open281-665-3272House for Autism and a Center for Learning that will provide a www.KatyArtSchool.com3pm - 7pm new concept, college-like program for adults with autism January 28, 2014 and/or intellectual disabilities, in addition to a day care Located inside Katy Art & Custom Frame We are Katy’s newest Art School. Advertising program. The organization hopes to raise $12 million. We offer art after24210 school, adult Westheimerclasses, home crafts, watercolor, Parkway, drawing, Katy 77494 “We have a long way to go, but the support and portfolio art school admissions help, scout art badges, and much more! Sales exposure we will receive by being involved in the Fulshear Scarecrow Festival at Cross Creek Ranch will be Please come join us on January 28th, check out the art school Representatives and meet the staff. invaluable,” said Tracey Shaw, director of development
Looking for passionate art teachers too... and community relations. “We are very grateful they are VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Katy News is looking for including us.” GiveCome see a what Senior we’re all about! a Ride! advertising sales representatives. Cross Creek Ranch General Manager Rob Bamford A rewarding281-391-9146 opportunity for those who enjoy Applicants need to be self- said the time was right to add a new beneficiary. helping24210 others Westheimer awaits you.Parkway Katy area Volunteer starters, possess excellent “We have raised money for Arts Fulshear over the Driver applicationsKaty 77494 are now being accepted. If past four years supporting their unique contributions (Locatedyou love inside people Katy Artand & have Custom a few Framing) hours a week, communication skills and be to the surrounding area and now Texana Center is also call 832-773-8645.www.katyartschool.com A senior is waiting for you. Volunteer applications are subject to background computer literate. Networking going to be making an impact on the lives of people who checks and driver record checks. environment is an excellent desperately need these types of services,” he said. source of contacts. Hours are Founded in 2011, Arts Fulshear is a 501c(3) organization flexible. Pay is commission, based that provides and supports art and cultural events, art education and public art in the Fulshear community. on collected sales. Motivated Existing programs include summer art camps and theater Katy individuals may email resumes workshops, adult art classes, after-school art classes at to [email protected] for Huggins Elementary and the annual Fulshear Art Walk, I TS Tutorial held in Cross Creek Ranch. < review. Non-smokers preferred. . This year’s Scarecrow Festival will invite people to Tammy Banks, M.Ed. Services No Phone Calls Please. Math Tutor imaginatively decorate scarecrows for a $1,000 grand Math 6-8 prize to the theme, “Forever in Blue Jeans.” The fall Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 celebration will also include carnival rides and games, Geometry and Precalculus [email protected] live music, food trucks, children’s activities and other features. The festival is open to the public and has free Computer Class: Intro to Typing admission. Computer Class: Using Your iPad Learn more about Cross Creek Ranch at www. Come learn the basics of typing on a computer crosscreektexas.com Bring your iPad and follow along as we show you keyboard on Friday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Katherine how to make the most of your tablet. Tyra Branch Library. We will cover most keys. The class Learn how to operate the iPad on Friday, July 8 at is dedicated to proper typing techniques and will include 1:30 p.m. at the Katherine Tyra Branch Library. For visiting typing practice websites. For more information Mystery Book Club more information call 281-550-0885. call 281-550-0885. Join the Mystery Book Club on the third Thursday of each month to discuss tantalizing mysteries. The next meeting is on Thursday, July 21at11:00 a.m. at the Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek The book being discussed will be Field of Prey by John Sandford. For more information call 281-550-0885.
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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Anyone living with a personal history of Hospital joined nearly 14 million cancer — from the moment of diagnosis American cancer survivors in the annual through the remainder of life — is a cancer celebration of National Cancer Survivors survivor, according to the National Cancer Day®. Also recognized were the many Survivors Day Foundation®. Additionally, family members, friends and health care the foundation says that more people providers whose contributions to and are surviving cancer than ever before, support of cancer survivors help make the which can be attributed to advances in celebration possible. prevention, early detection, treatment The celebration was led by associate and follow-up care. Cancer, however, chief nursing officer Sally Shen, M.S.N., does come with many challenges, such as R.N., NEA-BC. Shen briefly shared how hindered access to cancer specialists and cancer has affected her family before promising new treatments, inadequate introducing Mary Nugent, this year’s or no insurance, financial hardships, patient speaker, and Sindhu Nair, M.D., employment problems and psychological hematologist/oncologist at Houston struggles. Methodist Oncology Partners, who “Despite these difficulties, cancer delivered the physician perspective as survivors can live active, productive lives well as the survivor acknowledgment. with the support of other survivors,” said “You are our inspiration, and I thank Nair. The cost of living you for that,” said Nair. “Here in this For more information on Houston room, we have husbands and wives, sons Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit keeps going up. and daughters. We have doctors, nurses, houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or call physical therapists, nurse navigators — 281.274.7500 for a physician referral. a community. They are what makes this Visit our Facebook page at fb.com/ perhaps difficult experience, easier to get methodistsugarland for the latest news, through.” events and information. The cost of Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available your funeral for May Storms Workers affected in 5 additional Texas counties may now apply doesn’t have to. for assistance
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By Tom Behrens Katy Sports © The Katy News 2016 District 19-6A All District Baseball Football Commitment: Boyd Commits Congratulations To District 19-6A All District Verbally To Boise State Players The Boise State football team picked Boise State, Boyd received offers from As expected, Strake Jesuit’s Zach Zubia run or less in six or more innings five times. up a verbal commitment from three year Kansas State, Boston College, Colorado earned the Most Valuable Player award, but Senior Mitchell Walters was a two-way Katy High School linebacker, Breydon State, Hawaii, Fresno State, UNLV, KISD players picked up their fair share of contributor, including a .351 average, a Boyd. Boyd previously de-committed Utah State, New Mexico and Louisiana- first-team spots. home run and 14 RBI in district action. He from Iowa State two weeks ago while on Lafayette. Tompkins sophomore Harrison Stovern recorded a 1.40 ERA in 35 innings, striking an unofficial visit to Boise State. Another thing that helped Boyd commit and Cinco Ranch sophomore Jamie Wolfe out 41 with 22 hits and 13 walks. Senior Boyd stated that one of the resons why to Boise State, is that the defensive shared 19-6A Newcomer of the Year. Wolfe outfielder Jacob Thomas hit .367 in league he changed his commitment was because scheme used by Boise State is similar to batted .292 with eight runs in his first varsity play, earning first-team honors. coaches Avalos and Harsin, were so nice the defense used at Katy High School. season. Stovern was key to the Falcons’ first Katy had four first-team selections in and welcoming to him and his family He might not be the only Katy football playoff berth in his varsity debut, pitching senior pitcher Garrett Doiron, senior first while they visited the campus. “My family player to end up at Boise State for Katy 27 1/3 innings with a 1.02 ERA in district baseman Klint Franz, senior shortstop J.J. loves it up there. It’s a great place to live. High School. Boyd’s teammate, Ryder play along with hitting leadoff. Among his Padilla and senior third baseman Hayden It was just a different feel; you are part Anderson, a 6-foot, 6-inch defensive end, best outings was a 6 1/3-inning, one-run Baker. The Tigers’ official district record was of something more than just a football was offered a scholarship by Boise State performance that extended Tompkins’ bi- 4-10, though they were 10-4 without forfeits team.” coaches while visiting the Boise campus district playoff series against Lamar with a due to UIL amateur status violations. Besides offers from Iowa State and with Boyd over the weekend. 3-1 win. Mayde Creek was represented on the 19- Tompkins garnered two all-district first 6A first team by senior Colby Fuller, making team selections including junior outfielder the top group for the second straight season. Ben Percefull. Also repeating as first-team selections were Seven Lakes had the most first- Capel, Sturges and Zubia, who was a first- Playing At Utah teamers with five after repeating as 19-6A teamer last year and the 2014 Newcomer of champions. the Year. Seven Lakes senior pitchers C.J. Varela and Carter Smith, senior second baseman Zach Berry, senior outfielder Conner The Complete List: Capel and senior catcher Bryan Sturges First Team: C.J. Vareia, Pitcher, Seven earned first-team spots. Lakes; Kevin Graff, Pitcher, Strake Varela had several quality starts including Jesuit; Garrett Doiron, Pitcher, Katy; an eight-strikeout, one-run performance Zach Zeller, Pitcher, Cinco Ranch; Matt against Taylor. Smith was an effective closer, Whelan, Pitcher Taylor; Carter Smith, highlighted by six strikeouts and no hits in 2 Pitcher, Seven Lakes; Klint Franz, First 1/3 innings against Strake Jesuit and three Base, Katy; Zach Berry, Second base, Seven Lakes; J.J. Padilla, Shortstop, scoreless frames to stop a slugfest against Katy; Hayden Baker, Third base, Katy; Cinco Ranch. Conner Capel, Outfield, Seven Lakes; Capel, Berry and Sturges typically hit in Riley Overstreet, Outfield, Strake Jesuit; the top three positions in the lineup, with Jacob Thomas, Outfield, Cinco Ranch; Capel and Sturges also recording stolen Ben Perceful, Outfield, Tompkins; Bryan bases in more than half of the district games. Sturges, Catcher, Seven Lakes; Colby Berry’s highlights included a three-RBI day Fuller, Utility, Mayde Creek; and Mitchell against Mayde Creek. Walters, Designated Hitter, Cinco Taylor returned to the playoffs and had one Ranch. Second Team: Max Mize, Pitcher, Seven first-team performer in junior pitcher Matt Lakes; Trey Morris, Pitcher, Taylor; Dane Whelan. The right-hander was a workhorse Haveman, Pitcher, Katy; Carson Rollins, in district play for the Mustangs, compiling Pitcher, Tompkins; Keaton Denzer, RP a 1.73 in 48 1/3 innings, striking out 40 Katy; Brice Armistead, RP, Seven Lakes; against nine walks and 39 hits. His best start Lee Thomas, First Base, Cinco Ranch; was arguably a nine-strikeout compete game Nick Tanner, First base, Strake Jesuit; without an earned run in a key win against Hayden Ebrecht, Second Base, Katy; Cinco Ranch. Matthew Zuniga, Shortstop, Seven Cinco Ranch finished 7-7 in district and Lakes; Brian Cardone, Third Base, Seven Lakes; Austin Lutes, Outfield, Katy; placed three on the first team including their Clayton Canion, Outfield Cinco Ranch; top two pitchers. Senior Zach Zeller, who Hunter Parker, Outfield, Seven Lakes; also homered and drove in seven in district Lamar Sparks, Outfield, Seven Lakes; play, posted a 1.11 ERA in 44 innings, Thomas Gardner, Catcher, Strake Jesuit; striking out 43 with 33 hits and 14 walks. He Daniel Budke, UT, Taylor; and Andrew was a consistent starter, allowing one earned Prieto, DH, Morton Ranch. Basketball Moves Three former Katy area high school football players, Troy McCormick (Mayde Creek High School), Nick Mika (Cinco Ranch High School) and Kyle Fulks (Katy High Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Rick Gates School) are currently playing football for the University of Utah. All three are returning lettermen had significant playing time in the spring game, Leaves Mayde Creek April 23 at Rice-Eccles Stadium at the University of Utah (Salt Lake City). Eric Terry, former center/forward for Mayde Creek, transfers to Texas State University this coming season.
District 19-6A All District Softball Players Rick Gates is the new boys varsity assistant basketball coach at Burnet High School. Gates arrives from Mayde Creek High School, where he was in the same role. “We’re very impressed The Lady Tigers and Lady Spartans Gonzalez and infielder Shylon Govan. with his basketball experience,” said Kurt Jones Athletic Director at Burnet Consolidated ISD accounted for more than half of the first Kriesel recorded a 1.61 ERA in 73 2/3 (BCISD). “It didn’t take (Burnet boys head basketball coach Roy) Kiser long to lock him up to team in all-district voting, with Katy innings in district play, striking out an replace (former assistant coach Stuart) Dixon.” earning seven selections and Seven impressive 136 and allowing 52 hits Texas State University is expected to sign sophomore forward/center Eric Terry who played Lakes adding five. Mayde Creek’s Ashley and 12 walks. Highlights in 19-6A play at Mayde Creek High School. This past season, Terry, 6 ft, 8 in., played at Temple Junior Kriesel was voted MVP included a perfect game against Taylor College where he averaged 8.7 points on 58.7 percent shooting, and pulled down 4.7 rebounds Five Lady Tigers repeated as first- on March 22, 19 strikeouts against Cinco per game. team selections – senior infielders Corey Ranch on April 1 and 17 against Seven While at Mayde Creek, Terry received five Player of the Game awards during the Burrough and Nicole Valdez, senior Lakes on April 23). 2012 season. outfielder Katie Clark, sophomore Infielder, Macey Esser represented infielder Kayla Garcia and sophomore Cinco Ranch as its first-team all-district outfielder Bailee Shashack. They were player. Morton Ranch outfielder Cheyenne Complete list continued joined by freshman pitcher Alyssa Luna made the first team. Tompkins was All Greater Houston LeBlanc and sophomore infielder/pitcher represented on the first team by outfielder Softball Team Chloe Cobb. Macy Moore and infielder Mackenzie outfielder, Katy; Makayla Englestad, (KATY ISD PLAYERS) The Lady Spartans were guided by Brown. outfielder, Seven Lakes; Macy Moore, 19-6A Coach of the Year Katie Spencer. outfielder, Tompkins; Cheyenne Luna, First Team pitcher Brooke Tomalty, infielder outfielder Morton Ranch; and Emily Kimberlin Wilkins, outfield, Izzy Rollo, infielder Emily Cernosek, THE COMPLETE LIST: Schmitt, Jr., utility, Seven Lakes. Cinco Ranch Corey Burrough, utility, Katy outfielder Makayla Englestad and utility MVP: Ashley Kriesel, P, Mayde Creek Second team player Emily Schmitt all made the first Coach: Katie Spencer, Seven Lakes Kiley Redding, pitcher, Katy; Natalie team. Hoyt, pitcher, Morton Ranch; Sydney Englestad led Seven Lakes (29-11) with First team: Brooke Tomalty, Pitcher, Hodge, pitcher, Tompkins; Cait Calland, All Greater Houston a .447 average, .526 on-base percentage, Seven Lakes; Alyssa LeBlanc, pitcher, infielder, Katy; Emily Hitt, infielder, Baseball Team eight triples, 51 runs and 15 stolen bases Katy; Corey Burrough, infielder, Katy; Katy; Madison Pierce, infielder, Taylor; while slugging .701. Rollo also hit .447, Kayla Garcia, infielder, Katy; Nicole Briana Tijerina, infielder, Seven Lakes; (KATY ISD PLAYERS) adding a team-high 19 doubles, 32 RBI Valdez, infielder, Katy; Chole Cobb, Alexis Mirabal, infielder, Seven Lakes; and 31 runs. Cernosek led the Lady infielder, Katy; Izzy Rollo, infielder, Seven Megan Hu, infielder, Seven Lakes; First Team Lakes; Emily Cernosek, Jr., infielder, Madeline Meuth, infielder, Tompkins; Bryan Sturges, Catcher, Spartans with five home runs, 42 RBI and Seven Lakes; Shylon Govan, infielder, a .703 slugging percentage, hitting .424 Sydney Stone, infielder, Cinco Ranch; Seven Lakes Mayde Creek; Allyson Gonzalez, Jr., Kylie Neel, outfield, Katy; Tori Whillock, with 41 runs. Schmitt batted .426 with infielder, Mayde Creek; Macey Esser, outfield, Katy; Kate Sampsell, outfield, Second Team two home runs and 37 runs. infielder, Cinco Ranch; Mackenzie Seven Lakes; Lauren Tomalty, outfield, Conner Capel, Outfield, Mayde Creek had three first-team Brown, infielder, Tompkins; Katie Clark, Seven Lakes; and Morgan Wright, Seven Lakes selections in Kriesel, infielder Allyson outfielder, Katy; Bailee Shashack, utility, Morton Ranch. Daniel Budke, First Base, Taylor Volume 27| Number 13 The Katy News July 8, 2016 | Page 7 Devotional Page
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Page 8 |July 8, 2016 The Katy News Volume 27 | Number 13 Katy Boy Scout Troop 424 Welcomes Five New Eagles Katy Boy Scout Troop 424 recently The recent Troop 424 Eagles welcomed five new boys into its Eagles completed the following service Nest during a recent Eagle Court of Honor projects: ceremony held at Living Word Lutheran • Noboru Bai created an outdoor deck Church, the Troop’s charter organization. and benches at the Katy Outdoor Learning The five new Eagles are Noboru Bai, Center Andrew Annestrand, Monir Elgamiel, • Andrew Annestrand provided water Jason Shenoi and Sam Shenoi. cooler stands throughout the trails and “It’s aways an honor to see a Scout camps at the YMCA Cinco Ranch Day complete all of the Eagle requirements and Camp off Mason Road grow into a fine, responsible young man • Monir Elgamiel built a stage for a with excellent leadership skills,” said Sam local mosque’s weekend school Randolph, Troop 424 Committee Chair. • Jason Shenoi built two picnic tables “So, it’s a special treat when five young and two benches for Memorial Hermann men reach Eagle at the same time.” Katy Hospital Reaching the rank of Eagle is the • Sam Shenoi organized a blood drive culmination of many years of fun work to benefit the Gulf Coast Regional Blood and rank advancement within Boy Center Scouts. To reach the rank of Eagle, each “We couldn’t be prouder of these Scout advances by completing a number boys for all they’ve done to reach the of requirements in six different ranks: rank of Eagle,” said Robert Dwyer, Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Troop 424 Scoutmaster. “It signifies the Class, Star, Life and Eagle. One of the completion of the goals they’ve set for final requirements before reaching Eagle themselves. But it also signifies the solid is the completion of a service project to foundation these young men have laid benefit the community. for themselves as they prepare to become According to the Eagle Scout strong contributors to and leaders of their Requirement 5: While a Life Scout, generation.” plan, develop, and give leadership to Since its inception, Troop 424 is proud others in a service project helpful to any to have had 105 Eagle Scouts. religious institution, any school, or your community. New Troop 424 Eagles, from left, are: Monir Elgamiel, Noboru Bai, Jason Shenoi, Sam The New Troop 424 Eagles Shenoi and Andrew Annestrand. Noboru Bai canoeing with fellow scouts for a week, and paddling their canoes through completely use them to relax in an outdoor setting. Noboru Bai’s Boy Scout career started persevering through rough beaver dams untouched Canadian Wilderness. In 2015, Following the project, Jason was invited to when he joined Troop 424 in the fall of and waist deep mud are memories he won’t Monir would attend his second-high the official opening of the hospital’s 230,000 his 6th grade year. As a boy scout, Noboru forget. adventure trek to Philmont, New Mexico, –square- foot, six-story patient tower on has taken up many prominent leadership For his Eagle Service Project, Andrew the experience he holds as his favorite. A January 5, 2016 where he was recognized positions both within and out of the worked with the YMCA’s Cinco Ranch Day 12-day trek in the Southern Tip of the Rocky by Jim Parisi, the CEO Memorial Hermann organization. Camp located off of Mason Road. The goal Mountains where you live like a Nomad for Katy Hospital for his donation. As a scout, Noboru served as Assistant of his project was to provide water cooler the two weeks moving campsites, hiking Jason is a rising junior at Cinco Ranch Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Scribe, Troop stands for summer campers throughout the and cooking in the rain and experiencing High School. He is Vice President of Guide and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. trails and camp. This was accomplished more nature than one ever should. Monir Tutoring in Mu Alpha Theta (Math honor In addition, he worked as a staff member in August 2015, using an auger to create wishes to return to Philmont again before society), member of the National Honor at El Rancho Cima in the summer of his holes and placing the wooden stands with his scouting days are over. Society and Spanish National Honor sophomore year. His favorite merit badges concrete throughout the camp and trails. While being a scout in Troop 424, society. He is also a member of the Health are carpentry and camping, both acquired With the help of some Troop 424 volunteers Monir held many leadership positions: Occupations Students of America club and during his first winter camp. Noboru’s and family, cooler stands were placed for Patrol leader, Den Chief, Quarter Master, founded the Cinco Ranch High School favorite and greatest scouting experience easy access to water so that campers and and ASPL of programs. He also attended Statistics club in May 2016. In his free time is canoeing in Canada during the summer instructors may remain hydrated throughout National Youth Leadership Training in Jason enjoys playing music – piano, and of his freshman year in the High Adventure their days at the camp. June, 2015. In March and April of 2016, guitar. He plays the violin in the school’s Northern Tier program. He will always After his Eagle Service Project, Andrew Monir completed his Eagle Scout Project Sinfonietta Orchestra and in The Epiphany remember canoeing through the rivers and continued to progress and earn his Eagle with the generous help of other scouts in of the Lord Catholic Community Church pushing the canoe through waist deep mud Scout Rank on March 9 2016. He now the Troop, family and friends. For this Orchestra. and spending a week in the middle of the joins the ranks of other Eagle Scouts in project, Monir built a stage for a local Following graduation in 2018, Jason Canadian wilderness. the family, including his father Thomas Mosque’s weekend School. The final result plans to enroll at the University of Houston Noboru created an outdoor deck and Annestrand, his brother Eric Annestrand, was a massive, permanent fixture for the for undergraduate studies in Biomedical benches for his Eagle Project at the Katy and two uncles, Peter Annestrand and Jeff school, which used the stage for their end Engineering. He plans to study medicine and Outdoor Learning Center with the help of Vander-Laan. of year Graduation Ceremony. Monir plans one day become a doctor of cardiology. his fellow scouts and classmates in August Andrew is a rising senior at Seven Lakes to continue his scouting further by staying 2014. The project plan was to create a High School with a 4.6 GPA. He is a member active in the Troop until he turns 18. Monir Sam Shenoi safe environment where the elementary of the National Honor Society, Spartans currently attends Seven Lakes High School, Sam Shenoi was a Cub Scout in Pack kids could interact with nature. With the Out Serving, and the SLHS Baseball Team. where he is going to be a Junior in the fall. 585 from 2006-2008 and joined Boy Scouts completion of all his requirements he Andrew has been on the SLHS Baseball He is a member of the National Honor with Troop 424 in 2012. During his time successfully attained that rank of Eagle team for three years, earning a varsity Society, and Spartans Out Serving. with Troop 424, Sam served in the following Scout in May 2016 after six years as a letter in his junior year. Primarily a middle Throughout scouting Monir has earned leadership roles: Assistant Patrol Leader of scout. infielder playing second base, he joined his many Merit Badges but his two favorite are, the Spartan Patrol, First Aid Instructor, Den Noboru will be entering senior year at team to advance to the second round of the the Space Exploration and the Astronomy Chief, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Cinco Ranch High School starting fall of 6A state playoffs. merit badges because he is very interested Sam completed many merit badges on 2016. He is a member of Future Business Andrew plans to continue his etducation in Space and its mysteries. Monir wants to his way to completing the Eagle rank. His Leaders of America, National Honor in the field of engineering. He is applying attend California Institute of Technology favorites were Public Health and Wilderness Society, Chinese Honor Society, Chinese to the University of Texas at Austin, Texas to study Astrophysics, and later work for Survival. In the Public Health Merit Badge Club and the CRHS Tennis team. He holds A&M, Southern Methodist University, and NASA. he learned the amount of work that goes the position of Vice President in both Louisiana State University. Monir has many fond memories of into city planning to keep the city medically Chinese Honor Society and Chinese Club “The most important thing I learned scouting and he learned many skills while safe. The Wilderness Survival Merit while serving as the President of the FBLA in scouting was the skill of leadership. being a member of Troop 424, the most Badge taught him how to use resources organization. In addition, he will attend the Leadership is essential in all human important of which is Leadership. effectively. FBLA National Conference this summer in activities and scouting has taught me how to A high point of his scouting experience Atlanta, Georgia. stand out and be the role-model/leader in all Jason Shenoi was completion of the 50 mile canoe trek in Noboru plans on attending an in-state that I do in my life.” - Andrew Annestrand Jason Shenoi was a Cub Scout in Pack the wilderness surrounding Bisset, Canada university while majoring in business or 585 from 2007-2008 and joined Boy Scouts at the Northern Tier High Adventure Camp. engineering. He hopes to utilize the skills Monir Elgamiel with Troop 424 in 2012. As a Boy Scout in Sam vividly recalls the loss of his water he has learned during scouting to succeed Monir was born in San Diego, California Troop 424, Jason served in many leadership bottle midway through the trip and the in his future endeavors. on April 24, 2000, and moved to Katy, Texas roles including: Den Chief for Pack 585, sense of accomplishment he experienced “Once you start a task, always see through in June, 2006. He began his schooling at Web Master, Science Instructor, Assistant after completing this trek. it to the end…be it your responsibility as a Roosevelt Alexander Elementary, where Patrol Leader, and Patrol leader of The For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Sam leader or your goal as a member.” -Noboru he joined Pack 424 as a Tiger Cub and Supernovas/Cavaliers Patrol. worked with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Bai advanced through the Cub Scout Ranks. It In pursuit of the Eagle Scout rank, Jason Center to host a blood drive at the Living was in Pack 424 that he met his first friends completed many merit badges. His favorite Word Lutheran Church on May 17, 2015. Andrew Annestrand in Texas, friends that would continue merit badges were Chemistry and Personal He is proud that this blood drive collected to be together to this day, Christopher Management. He enjoyed the experiments enough blood to save over 90 lives in the Andrew Annestrand joined Cub Scouting Greater Houston Area and on a local level as a Tiger Cub with Pack 585 in 2005. As Wijnstekers and Cameron Stovall. In in Chemistry and started being more January 2010, Monir earned his Arrow of cautious with his spending after Personal raised awareness, educated potential donors, a Cub Scout, Andrew progressed through and fostered increased blood donation in the the various Cub Scout Ranks, earned the Light and began his journey as an official Management. Jason enjoyed Chemistry so Boy Scout in Troop 424. He became part of much that he took it twice at Winter Camp. Katy community. Arrow of Light, and then crossed over to Sam is a rising senior at Cinco Ranch Boy Scouts and joined Troop 424. the Minotaurs Patrol. His most memorable scouting experience Monir’s first campout as a Boy Scout was his first campout at Ink’s lake in 2012. High School. He is President of the Health During his time with the Troop, Andrew Occupations Students of America club and has served in leadership roles including was a hiking trip to Enchanted Rock, a He will always remember swimming in the campout that Monir still regards as one hot autumn weather with his friends. Jason violist in the school Sinfonietta Orchestra. Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Sam enjoys the thrill of debate; he is Speech Quartermaster, and a Den Chief for Pack of his favorite. Eventually after countless had a lot of fun learning about scouting nights of camping, many hours of driving from his older peers as they passed their Captain for the Cinco Ranch High School 585. His favorite two merit badges were Debate Team and earned his varsity letter Camping and Lifesaving. Both were to and from campsites, and too many What- knowledge down to him. a-Burger orders to count, Monir turned 14 For his Eagle Service Project, Jason in debate. accomplished at El Rancho Cima summer Sam plans to major in biochemistry camp and were memorable because of the and was thus eligible to go to the highest built two picnic tables and two benches tier of Camping in Boy Scouts: The High for Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital with or biomedical engineering either at Case unique river and terrain. The high point Western University, Rice University or of his Scouting experience was canoeing Adventures. In 2014, he signed up for help from fellow scouts, friends from Cinco Northern Tier, Atikokan, Canada for his first Ranch High School, and parent volunteers. Texas Tech University starting Fall 2017. in Canada as part of the Northern Tier Thereafter he plans to study medicine and program. Landing on a lake in a float plane, High Adventure. At Northern Tier, Monir The tables and benches were placed outside and the rest of the crew spent five days the doctor’s lounge, where physicians specialize in the field of pathology.