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Community Real Life “Forrest Gump” Runner Brings Message of Healthy Lifestyle to Area Children t Events Jim Plunkett-Cole is on a mission. Taking inspiration from the 2012 Olympics held in London, he has run at Send Calendar least 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) per day every day for listings to: the last three years. That’s right. Jim has been running [email protected] a minimum of 10 km a day and often more. In 2015, he completed a triathlon every day – swimming 750m, Nov 24 cycling 40km and running 10km. Katy YMCA Turkey The 47-year-old Englishman has been running Dash daily since 2013. At first, he began trying to run 6:45 a.m. a total of 3 years, 14 days, 16 hours – like Forrest Monty Ballard YMCA at Gump in the movie of the same name. He has already Cinco Ranch clocked 11,000 miles in the UK. His new goal, to run 22807 Westheimer Pkwy. 20,000 miles through the United States, means that he The Turkey Dash includes a will need to run close to 20 miles per day, every day 10K, 5K, 1 mile kids race, and 1 mile walk/run. You can wear a for three years. Plunkett-Cole also said he plans to costume for the race and enter impose a minimum distance for himself of 17 miles the “Best Thanksgiving Theme” per day, to be done in one chunk. He said he’d go Jim Plunkett-Cole, front row in green tank top, spoke to the students at Woodcreek Elementary or “Most Unique Costume” further per day if he can, but definitely not less. School encouraging them to get outside and enjoy nature. Plunkett-Cole is currently running contest. For more information Jim started his US run in Alabama, just like across America in an effort to inspire and educate a generation. Photo by Debi Beauregard. visit ymcahouston.org. Forest, and was recently in Katy at Woodcreek character’s path exactly, nor the distance. He has know that their condition doesn’t need to be viewed Elementary to encourage students there to get out something else in common with the character of negatively. Nov 26 and experience nature. In his “Talk and Run” visits Gump, and just like Forrest Gump, he has trouble Plunkett-Cole is hoping to bring his message to FIRST LEGO League Jim talks about the importance of daily physical 3:30 p.m. coping with groups of strangers. He has Asperger’s children across the United State and recently crossed activity, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. The Syndrome, a condition that makes it difficult for him his first 1,000 miles in America. He will soon head Central Green Park talk is followed by a short run and a fun group photo 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd to interact socially with people, especially strangers. towards the East Coast. You can support his effort at An alliance between FIRST with the children. He hopes that by talking about it, he will be able www.Pledgesports.org and you can follow his and the LEGO® Group, FIRST Plunkett-Cole’s run won’t follow the fictional to inspire kids on the autism spectrum and let them progress at www.facebook.com/JimGump. LEGO League* teams (grades 4-8). Creech Elementary’s FLL team, The Robo Creechers will be showcasing their project and Katy’s Newest Park is Preliminary 2017 - 2018 Katy ISD Robot and answering questions on starting your own FLL team. Open for Business http://www.firstinspires.org/ Attendance Boundary Modification robotics/fll/what-is-first-lego- On Sunday, November 6th with spotty rain falling, On Monday, league. Willow Fork Drainage District (WFDD) officially November 14, the opened its new 32 acre park behind Cinco Ranch Katy ISD Board of Dec 6 High School with an afternoon Ribbon Cutting held Trustees Discussed Wintersong 2016 under the park’s new pavilion. Clearly visible from the Attendance Boundary 7:30 p.m. Grand Parkway, the park has hundreds of thousands Modifications to CRHS PAC of motorists daily watching the construction with Address Growth 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. anticipation of it’s opening. and help to Balance Be part of the audience as they celebrate the season in song . The park has been named Willow Fork Park and Enrollment. On The is accessible from the first entrance to Cinco Ranch Katy News website you High School closest to the Grand Parkway. Parking is will find photo gallery Dec 8 plentiful for patrons to the facility. that describes what Holiday Extravaganza Willow Fork Park will be a wonderful place is being presented. 7:30 p.m. for all to enjoy rolling hills, long trails, enormous Following the SLHS Main Cafeteria and Performing Arts Center grassy areas and the 4.5 acre two level lake. The presentation the public 9251 S Fry Rd north end of the larger lake has a stone wall that was able to provide Featuring performances from the holds back the upper level lake. When water levels feedback through an Band, Choir, Color Guard, Dance, are higher, water will flow over the stone wall into ABM survey which Jazz Band, Orchestra, Sensations, the lower lake. Amenities within the park include will be made available and Studio VII Theatre. $20 Dinner trails, playground, 18-hole disc golf course, and the via email and online and Performance Tickets ($23 pavilion. In the future, the lake will be a catch and from November 15th Specialty Meal and Performance release fishing area. According to park officials, to the 30th. Final Tickets) $10 Performance there will not be any artificial stocking of the lake recommendations will Tickets FREE SLHS Staff and but will let nature work its magic. Operators of the be presented to the Gold Card members Purchase tickets at https://squareup.com/ Board on December 5, 2016. We encourage voice to be heard. You can view the gallery by store/studiovii7. Park Continued on page 2 you to fill out the survey if you wish for your logging onto http://bit.ly/2eC4KMl. Page 2 |November 18, 2016 The Katy News Volume 27 | Number 22
Park Continued from page 1 facility say that birds will bring in fish eggs and Developers are working with the adjacent naturally create a fish pond. Over the next two Municipal Utility District on getting reclaimed years you will likely start to see some fish out water to serve the lake and all the irrigation there, starting out small and getting bigger. The systems in the future. Cinco Ranch has had a bottom of the lake has been shaped for the fish big push to use reused water. as it is naturally stocked over time. The lake Willow Fork Park will also be educational for bottom was built with different depths to create all using signs throughout the park to highlight different habitats. the animals and birds that will call the facility Entertainment Food and Drink The park is massive and has a restroom, home. Landscapers have planed native and with another restroom building planned for naturalized plant species that will help reduce construction the other side of the park in the the amount of irrigation needed. future. There is a playground located near the The property is actually owned by the Katy entrance of the park. Willow Fork Park will Independent School District and is operated by Artists and Craftspeople Games and Rides be a great place for all to enjoy Frisbee golf, WFDD as part of a 50-year lease. President of picnics or flying kites. You can also run, jog the WFDD Board, Richard Ward said, “We have or go biking. Developers have created several talked to realtors and they believe that with the Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Friday different habitats with a little bit of piney woods new park, it will help increase property values,” and a little bit of Katy Prairie. however “we do not believe that it will reduce th th WFDD is waiting for CenterPoint Energy actual property taxes.” ctober throughNovember 7 to install the electricity for the bathrooms The pavilion was named after richard Ward O 8 2 and for the security cameras. There is solar long time Director and President of WFDD. lighting throughout which makes the park Ward was surprised after the Ribbon Cutting as environmentally friendly. Additionally, safety is a plaque bearing his name was unveiled. The very important to WFDD so that all patrons will ribbon cutting ceremony featured Rebecca Fox, Tickets available at or at TexRenFest.com enjoy the park. “There will be a combination President of Katy ISD Board of Trustees, Dr. of Security Guards on the premises as well as Lance Hindt, Superintendent of Katy ISD and video monitoring so that the park has security WFDD Director’s John Poulter, April Renberg, 24 hours a day 7 days a week,” said WFDD Joe Robinson, Dan Smith and Richard Ward. LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Hosts Director Dan Smith. The park will be open We encourage our readers to visit the park 9th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration dawn to dusk. and make use of its amenities. Presented by: Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Scare Away Hunger On Friday, October 28th, as an early Following the collection, they had a celebration, the Cinco Ranch High School spooky social decked out with all kinds Chapter of Future Business Leaders of of creative costumes including teabags, America got together for their annual snapchat filters, zombies, magicians, and Halloween Katy Christian Ministries Can much more. After dinner, the members Drive. While Halloween commonly holds gathered to participate in an exciting the American tradition of people of all ages costume contest by competing against receiving candy and joy from others, the one another for the best costume on the Cinco Ranch Chapter of FBLA decided to runway. After a couple hours of fun and take a refreshing reverse and give to others games, the winner was declared. Haylee rather than receive. Members went above Giang won the contest with her “tea- and beyond spending a round trip of as long rrific” costume. Special thanks to PDQ for as 6 hours placing flyers on their neighbors’ providing FBLA with a nice location and doors and then returning the next day to amazing food for this year’s “Scare Away collect cans to donate to KCM. Hunger” can drive and Abby Rooney’s dad With the combined effort of hardworking for providing a large truck to transport all and generous members, the Cinco Ranch 1316 cans to KCM. The Cinco Ranch High Chapter of FBLA was able to collect a grand School Chapter of FBLA had an enjoyable total of 1316 cans with Daniel Gaw donating time making awesome memories and the most at an impressive count 325 cans. helping out in the community.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch hosts their a photo booth, and more. Santa Clause Lone Star Symphonic Band Holiday Concert Dec. 11 9th annual Tree Lighting Celebration on will make his holiday season debut on a Saturday, November 19 from 4-6 p.m. firetruck driven by The Willowfork Fire The Lone Star Symphonic Band is Band was awarded the Sudler Silver Scroll. This Katy tradition kicks-off the holiday Department. performing a Christmas and Hanukkah concert The Sudler Silver Scroll is North America’s season with the lighting of LaCenterra’s Thank you to our 2016 sponsors: BMW on December 11th, 2016 in Katy. The concert, most prestigious award for Community spectacular 30-foot Christmas tree. Family of West Houston, Kingdom and Wheels, titled “The Perfect Gift,” will start at 4:00 p.m. Concert Bands. The award is administered activities include: train rides, holiday Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, by the John Philip Sousa Foundation (www. tunes, face painting, dance performances and The Grand at LaCenterra Apartment located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy, Texas. sousafoundation.net). The purpose of the by Move Dance & Fitness, balloon artists, Homes. Annual Christmas favorites such as Sleigh award is to identify, recognize and honor those visits with costume characters Frosty the For additional information please visit: Ride and A Christmas Festival will be community bands that have demonstrated Snowman and the Gingerbread Man, www.lacenterra.com. performed during the concert. The Band will particularly high standards of excellence in be performing A Christmas Intrada, Russian concert activities over a period of several Christmas Music, The Polar Express, Old years, and which have played a significant Katy Area Retired Educators Scottish Melody, Whisper to Their Souls and leading role in the cultural and musical (based on Greensleeves), and Home for environment in their respective communities. Christmas. A Chanukah Celebration will round In August 2016, the Band moved to Holy out the holiday favorites being performed in Covenant United Methodist Church for its “The Perfect Gift.” rehearsals and concerts. The Band is under Santa Claus is also slated to make an the direction of Mr. Bob Bryant. appearance during the concert, and will be available for photos after the concert. The Lone Star Symphonic Russell Newman Band is a non-profit volunteer Music Teacher organization dedicated to bringing performances of C artistic merit to the Houston hr pecial metropolitan area. Founded istmas S in 1993 as the West Houston Guitar Concert Band, the band is comprised of musicians from Lessons Bass Guitar all walks of life and instills Some of the men attending the Katy Area Retired Educators November meeting the value that music is a % Keyboards featuring Sam Houston and Katy ISD Superintendent Dr. Lance Hindt included life-long event, continuing 50 OFF (l-r) Randy McBee, Joe Sosa, Dorsey Reese, Scott Griffin (aka Sam Houston), Dr. well beyond high school Gift Certificates Available Drums Hindt, David Chastain, Tom Wilson, Gerald Young, Rick Tuttle, Alan Anders, David Banjo & Ukulele and college. In the summer See website for details Mandolin Hopkins and Ron Mattson. of 2011, the Band began rehearsing and performing 832-998-3177 Theory & The Katy News offices will be closed November 21 through concerts at CrossPoint Music Lessons in your home Week Days • Evenings • Weekends Composition 25. We will check emails and phone messages during that Community Church, in Katy, Texas. In December 2012, www.Russell-Music.com time. Happy Holidays to our readers and your families. the Lone Star Symphonic
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If you live outside our area and would like to receive a copy of the paper you house purposes. [email protected] may do so by sending $35.00 to The Katy News, PO Box 5183, Katy, TX 77491; Attn: Pat Wilson. Volume 27| Number 22 The Katy News November 18, 2016 | Page 3 Mayde Creek High to Present A Christmas Carol With the holidays fast approaching, Mayde Creek High School Theatre Company cordially invites you to come see A Christmas Carol. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from an inhumane and heartless grouch to a gener- ous and caring soul with the aid of three Christmas spirits who show him the meaning of life one Christmas night. Performances take place December 8, 9, and 10 at 7:00 p.m. with an additional 2:00 p.m. matinee on December GO THE DISTANCE 10. Tickets can be purchased now at www.mchstheatre. Join us for Katy’s Largest Fun Run! org. Student tickets are $6.00 in advance and $8.00 at the th door. Adult tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the 14 Annual Katy Family YMCA Turkey Dash door. Gold card members may purchase tickets for $5.00. Thanksgiving Day • November 24 For more information call (281) 237-3803 or visit www. mchstheatre.org. 7:10 am 1 mile Kids Fun Run 7:45 am 10K Race 8:15 am 5K Race Register today at ymcaturkeydash.org. Libraries To Close In Observance Of 9:15 am 1 mile Walk/Run Thanksgiving Holiday All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, including SPONSORS AND PARTNERS the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Bob Lutts presented by: Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, will be closed Thursday, November 24, through Sunday, November 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, November 28. CRHS Cheerleaders Take Part in Pink Out UH System and Parkside Capital Finalize Purchase of Land to Establish Katy Campus The University of Houston System to go to school,” said Paula Myrick Short, (UHS) has completed the purchase of UH System vice chancellor for academic 46 acres of land in Katy from Parkside affairs. “The UH System’s expansion will Capital. The land is located at the northeast give residents in parts of Harris, Fort Bend corner of I-10 and the Grand Parkway and and Waller counties an opportunity to earn will be developed into a campus serving their degrees closer to home.” West Houston. Academic programs Expanding higher education from two UH System universities, the opportunities in West Houston has long University of Houston and the University been a priority for regional leaders and the of Houston-Victoria, will be offered at the UH System, which has offered programs new campus. in the area for 30 years. UH and UHV The 46 acres purchased by the UH both offer classes in Katy at separate System is part of a larger 125-acre site leased locations. They previously offered that UHS and Parkside Capital have academic programming at the System’s rebranded as University Center, a master- Cinco Ranch site, which is being sold. planned, deed restricted, mixed-use The purchase of the land and the development. Parkside Capital will soon construction of the building in Katy begin design and construction of all are funded by $46.8 million in Capital interior infrastructure including streets, Construction Bonds approved during the utilities, lighting and landscaping. 84th session of the Texas Legislature. “We are excited to welcome the The UH System assembled a task force University of Houston and UH-Victoria to to assess the educational needs of West University Center,” said John S. Moody, Houston, and an independent demography Brooke Nicholson, Brooke Dumas, Sydney Rinderknecht, Lauren Villarreal, Mandi Parkside Capital CEO. “We look forward study was conducted to determine the Lee, Sarah Harvey, Rachel Henderson, Kaitlyn Buffa, Addi Russo, Emma Pitcock, to working with the UH System to create ideal location of a campus that would be Ava Rinderknecht, Alyssa Wessels, Karli Knott, Maddie Biello. a first-class environment.” accessible and visible. The UH System will construct an “This site is well-suited to meet our In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness to show their support for breast cancer 80,000-square-foot building at University needs,” said Short. “It allows the System Month in October, The Cinco Ranch High awareness and prevention by wearing pink Center, expected to open for fall 2019. room to grow strategically with the School Cheerleaders took part in the largest and purchasing their limited edition ‘Pink The project is in the design phase, and population increase that is expected in ‘Pink Out’ event in Katy ISD’s history Out’ t-shirts. They sold the limited edition construction is expected to begin in this area.” that raised thousands of dollars for breast ‘Pink Out’t shirts and donated the proceeds August 2017. The campus is expected According to data from the Katy Area cancer awareness and prevention. The to The Rose, a non-profit organization aimed to initially serve 2,000 students, but the Economic Development Council, the cheerleaders from Cinco Ranch sported at diagnosis and care for women including master plan includes 500,000-square-feet population of the Katy area is expected pink in some form at their football games such measures as mammograms and bone of space that will eventually be able to to increase from 317,000 residents to throughout the month of October, such as density testing as well as assisting women accommodate 8,000 to 10,000 students. 550,000 within the next 20 years, and pink socks, bows, or pompons. In addition, and families with early detection, treatment “Residents in this area have a need for about 200 companies are headquartered Cinco Ranch High School encouraged all and support. The Rose can be found at www. higher education, but it can be a hardship to there, including many in the energy students, staff and community members the-rose.org. travel all the way across Houston in order sector. Libraries Extend Technology Capabilities With New 3D Printers Dynamic changes are happening in today’s libraries. Mini Factory. With the addition of four new 3D printers, Fort Bend Patrons can bring print files in .stl County Libraries continues to stay on the forefront of format on a flash drive to the library. implementing innovative technology for the citizens of Library staff will be the ones to actually Fort Bend County. print the object. A fee of $0.20 per gram Located at George Memorial Library in Richmond, of filament used will be charged, with a the Cinco Ranch Branch Library in Katy, the Mamie $1.00 minimum. George Branch Library in Stafford, and the Sienna Small items can take as little as 20 Branch Library in Missouri City, the PolyPrinter 229 minutes to print, while other items 3D printers are available for use starting November 14, can take much longer. Projects printed by anyone with a valid Fort Bend County Libraries card at the libraries have a 5-hour print or a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors must be time maximum. The 3D printers can accompanied by a parent or guardian when submitting a print objects up to 8” wide x 8” high 3D print request. x 8” deep. Designs must be copyright- By adding 3D printers to its arsenal of high-tech free or the patron must have license resources, Fort Bend County Libraries joins the ranks of authorization. more than 250 public libraries around the country that are George Memorial Library is located assuming a leading role in the movement to help people of at 1001 Golfview in Richmond; the all ages develop the skills and competencies they need to Cinco Ranch Branch Library is located thrive in a high-tech world. at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd The new 3D-printers yield many benefits to the in Katy; the Mamie George Branch community, such as providing opportunities for children Library is located at 320 Dulles Ave to experiment with new high-tech tools, encouraging in Stafford; and the Sienna Branch new technology-based innovation in small business, and Library is located at 8411 Sienna helping people of all ages build cutting-edge skills for the Springs Blvd in Missouri City. Library evolution of the digital age. hours are listed on the FBCL website, 3D printing is the process of making an actual physical www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. object from a 3-dimensional digital design. The libraries’ For more information on how to get PolyPrinter 229 3D printers use PLA (polylactic acid) started, call George Memorial Library thermoplastic filament, which is a non-toxic biodegradable (281-342-4455), the Cinco Ranch Branch material. Library (281-395-1311), the Mamie Some 3D-design software options that people can use to George Branch Library (281-238-2880), design objects include Tinkercad, Blender, SketchUp, and the Sienna Branch Library (281-238- AutoDesk 123d – Catch or Design. Design resources also 2900), or the library system’s Public include websites like Thingiverse, YouMagine, and My Information Office (281-633-4734). Page 4 |November 18, 2016 The Katy News Volume 27 | Number 22 CRHS Bravo Show Choir Snowball Social
Kick off the holidays in swinging style at the traditional Snowball Social hosted by the Cinco Ranch High School Bravo Show Choir. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults. This event offers dessert and a beverage or coffee while you enjoy beloved holiday classics such as “Chestnuts Roasting,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and many more. Join us with jingle bells on Friday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Commons of Cinco Ranch High School.
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By Tom Behrens Katy Sports © The Katy News 2016 Football Playoffs – Week One One Team Hangs Up Its Cleats By Tom Behrens, [email protected]
In Division 1, or more commonly referred to as Large School division, Katy and Morton Ranch represented District 19-6A. Katy advanced to the next level with a 51-25 win over Travis. Morton Ranch had upset in their sight, but succumbed to a tough Ridge Point Panther team, 42-23.
Katy vs. Travis … A Cat Fight Tigers against Tigers at Rhodes Stadium Friday evening Going into the game Katy was averaging 44.9 points per game, while Travis was scoring 42.4. The difference lies in defense, 14.3 and 30.5, respectively. Travis finished alone in second place in District 20-6A with a 5-2 record. Last year Katy defeated Travis 57-0 in the second game under current Travis head coach Trey Sissom. In Friday nights’ game at Rhodes Stadium, Travis Tigers beat the Katy Tigers in many of the stat areas: 423 total yards to 392 for Katy; 24 first downs to 14 for Katy; passing yardage 390 to 60 for Katy. But the Katy Tigers had the larger numbers on the Rhodes Stadium scoreboard at game’s end: Katy 51, Travis 25. In the first quarter Deondrick Glass scored twice for Katy in the first quarter, first on a 59 yard run, and then again on a five yard run. Seth Small added both extra points. Glass now has 1,843 rushing for this year, and will be pushing to break the 2,000 yard mark in Katy’s next game with Cy Ranch. The Travis Tigers put three points on the score board off a 22 yard field goal from Garrett Urban In the second quarter Katy added 17 more points through a pass reception by Ryder Anderson from Rocky Emery. The next score made the highlight reel as Keshon November 11, 2016 - Katy running back Deondrick Glass (30) rushes late in the second half during the game Rowe intercepts an Amryn Jeffrey pass and goes 70 yards between Katy and Fort Bend Travis at Rhodes Stadium in Katy, Texas. Katy won the game 51-25. Image Credit: for the touchdown. Seth Small added a 28 yard field goal John Glaser www.jmgcreativedesign.com/ and the point after for Rowe’s TD. touchdowns, one by Glass, this one for 51 yards and a one for 29 yards, and the other for 5 yards for two touchdowns. Naveon Mitchell added a touchdown for the Travis yard score by Joshua Oglesby. Small adds material to the Urban makes one extra point. The Travis Tigers try for two Tigers; point after failed. Urban boosts field goal completed highlight reel in making two more field goals, one from 30 points extra touchdown. The Katy Tiger defense says no. percentage by making one for 30 yards as time runs out in yards and another from 44 yards, and don’t forget all the In playoff game two, the Katy Tigers meet Cy Ranch the first half with Katy holding the lead 31-12. point after touchdowns he continued to make. who defeated Bellaire 63-42. The Tigers make an early In the second half, the Katy Tigers post two more Amryn Jeffrey completes passes to Arjei Henderson, one playoff visit to NRG Stadium on Friday evening.
VOLLEYBALL Purple Out at Hall Stadium There’s Always Next Year Ridge Point prevails 42-23 over Morton Ranch At Hall Stadium in Missouri City, it was Point Panthers said after the game Morton a “purple out” as the purple and white clad Ranch was what they expected, but even Panthers of Ridge Point High School took more; “they really got after us, frustrated on the purple and white team, the Morton us all night long, just relentless pounding Ranch Mavericks. and pounding on offense.” It was the fourth time in six years that In the second half the Mavericks were the Mavericks have made the playoffs. only down five points from pulling off They were facing a tough first round a big upset, but the Panthers of Ridge opponent in Ridge Point, 10-0. It’s the Point showed their talent depth as Mason second perfect season in three years, and McBride scored his first TD of the night the Panthers own the top scoring defense and enlarged their lead. in the state. Ridge Point’s Coach Sniffin said the At half time Ridge Point held a tenuous Panther game plan was to keep Hernandez 21-10 lead. Simon Lueth put the first from getting the ball as much as possible. numbers on the Hall Stadium scoreboard “We knew the quarterback had big play with a 26 yard field goal. The Panthers playability. Out of the three runners in the came back on a 36 yard pass from Aaron option, he was the one we really focused Allen to Mustapha Muhammad; Dylan on, stopping.” Malpass added the extra point conversion. “We took the fight to them, played a Morton Ranch answered with a 15 yard very physical game, and had a chance to run from Nic Hernandez; Lueth was on beat a good team,” said Maverick head target for the extra point with 0:14 left in coach, Dave Meadows. “We just couldn’t the first quarter. quite finish.” The Mavericks end their Head Coach, Brett Sniffin of the Ridge season at 5-6.
Highlight Reel Game Klingler and Kuithe Excel
I hope there were some were college Brant Kuithe had another strong run scouts in attendance for the Cinco Ranch- game wearing down the Bush defense, Bush game, as James Klingler, Cinco including a touchdown in the fourth November 8, 2016 – Seven Lakes Danielle Batenhorst (13) shows her excitement in the Ranch quarterback had a great game, quarter. Stopping Kuithe requires multiple comeback win during the game between Seven Lakes and Langham Creek at Wheeler Field completing half of his six passes for tacklers. He will carry one or two tacklers house in Sugarland, Texas. Seven Lakes won the game 3-2. (Image Credit: John Glaser) touchdowns. His touchdown passes went for three, four, or five additional yards. for 38, 6, and 45 yards. I hope the college scouts are writing his With Seven Lakes’ loss in the semi-finals from District 19-6A were Taylor, Katy, and Bronco quarterback, Wade Freeman, name down. to Clear Creek, 25-20, 12-25, 25-27 and Cinco Ranch. Taylor lost to Fort Bend Austin, hooked up with Dontae Donahu and Cinco Ranch meets Langham Creek, 20-25, District 19-6A volleyball closes the 3-2 and Cinco Ranch was defeated 3-0 to Shawn Thomas for 101 passing yardage Saturday, 1 p.m. at Tully Stadium. book on another great, challenging, and Ridge Point, both in the Bi-district level. touchdowns. interesting season. Katy defeated Dulles 3-2 in Bi-district, The Lady Spartans defeated Travis 3-0 Cy-Woods 3-0 at Area, and then lost to Ridge in Bi-district, Cypress Ranch 3-1 in Area, Point, 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Langham Creek 3-2 in the quarterfinals. This year Clear Creek defeated George Division II – Small School Last year Seven Lakes defeated Westside Ranch in the finals, 25-16, 26-24, and 25-20. The Taylor Mustangs and the Cinco Ranch Cougars represent District 19-6A in the 3-0, Memorial 3-0, Cy Falls 3-0, and Clear Next week in Garland, Clear Creek will be “small school”, Div II, in the state football playoffs. As the dust settled on Saturday Springs 3-1, before losing in the Regional playing for the State Championship and will morning, Taylor outscored Kempner 60-42. Cinco Ranch scored 14 points in the fourth Final to Fort Bend Austin 3-2. try to finish off its most successful season in quarter to beat the Bush Broncos, 31-17 Joining the Lady Spartans in the playoffs school history. Page 6 |November 18, 2016 The Katy News Volume 27 | Number 22 Devotional Page
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Left to right: Valeria Patino, Cooper Campbell, Kaleb Thompson, Camille Conner.
METROPOLIS! Comes to Katy Dec 2 & 3. Free Ticket available by calling 832-552-5115. Four Seven Lakes High School student athletes signed letter of intent on Novembner 9 to play sports at the next On Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3, the buoyant musical ticket online as early as possible. Tickets are on a first come first level. Surrounded by family, friends and coaches, the direct from China, “METROPOLIS!” will be performed in both served basis. For general show information please call 832-552- athletes signed their letters today on (Early Period) National English and Mandarin. The production is a true collaboration 5115 while tickets are still available. Signing Day, officially accepting athletic scholarships between American and Chinese artists, depicting the 30 year “MY FAIR LADY,” the forever loved musical , will take place offered to them by a college or university. miraculous journey of Shenzhen, China, from a fishing village into at World Theater Friday, Dec. 9th and Saturday, Dec. 10th. The Congratulations to:Valeria Patino – Idaho University, the World Class City it is today. truly talented cast members promise to lead audience members into Golf, Cooper Campbell – University of Oklahoma, Track In 2012 Author and Artistic Director, Burton Wolfe along with Broadway Musicals’ golden years, filled with delightful dialogue, & Field,Kaleb Thompson – Ranger College, Baseball, Composer and orchestrator, Scott Gehman; and Chinese, lyric song and dance. For tickets see: www.worldtheater.us. Camille Conner – Texas A&M University, Volleyball translator and Vice President of World Theater, Lawrence Wong; Based on continuous requests over the past six months, World Congratulations to all the student athletes and their families. together spent many months in Shenzhen, China putting the show Theater in partnership with Music Education USA will soon together. Finally, in December 2012, the “METROPOLIS!” launch musical instrumental classes for children and all ages. For premiere took place at the prestigious Shenzhen Poly Theatre. The specific music Instrument classes kindly phone the Hot Line: 281- performances were extremely well received by both the English 969-3252. 281-693 WASH and Chinese speaking audiences. For Further information, call World Theater, Inc. at 832-552- 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of Houston-Shenzhen “Sister 5115 or email [email protected]. City” Relations. Through the support of The Foreign Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipal Government; The Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism; the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Trade & Kingsland Development; the Houston / Shenzhen Sister City Association; “METROPOLIS!” is being brought to World Theater, December 2nd and 3rd. The musical is a love story about the hard working Car Wash citizens from different parts of China; and how they helped to develop Shenzhen from a fishing village 30 years ago, into the modern metropolis it is today. Participating organizations have underwritten the costs of the production making the show tickets free to the public. If you would like to attend the musical, visit the website: www.worldtheater.us to obtain the free admission tickets. The seating capacity will be limited to 300 for each performance, therefore people who are Loren Roundy as Professor Henry Higgins and Mary interested in attending “Metropolis!” are required to book the Lieberman as Eliza Doolittle in World Theater’s 22022 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, 77450 production of My Fair Lady. Volume 27| Number 22 The Katy News November 18, 2016 | Page 7 Wednesday Business Directory Wonders Classifieds HELP WANTED CATERING Come to the library and let imaginations soar as you Lila’s Mediterranean explore STEAM (Science, NOW HIRING Cuisine Catering Pre-Order your Technology, Engineering, IN ALL AREAS Art, and Math) with crafts OF HOUSTON Make your holidays Thanksgiving and activities. more enjoyable by Full Time Per Visit / Per Diem having someone else • Breads • Sweets On Wednesdays, RNs/LVNs/PTs/PTAs, OTs, COTAs STs & HHAs • Sandwiches • Catering Goodies December 7, and 14 at do your cooking. 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The events will in the Meeting Room of the library, AWESOME MASSAGE start at 10 a.m. and the tree located at 8100 FM 359 South in lighting ceremony will begin Fulshear. at 6 p.m. The official lighting Library staff member Carol Morton of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree will demonstrate how to use rubber- and photos with Santa Claus stamping to add a beautiful, personal Deep Tissue are sure to create treasured touch to holiday tags, gift bags, or Thai Massage memories. The Parks and greeting cards. Learn what kinds of Recreation Department will supplies are needed and how to make $ Swedish Massage have booths with holiday some simple projects. 1 Hour / Acupuncture activities for children including Those attending the program must 60 letters to Santa, making your be aged 15 or older. Materials for this Mr Tim & Mr Max own Christmas Ornaments program are provided courtesy of the Your Choice Massage Specialists and Reindeer food. 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For “Metropolis ! Musical” Get Your Free Tickets Online: www.worldtheater.us or call 832-552-5115 Limited seating, get your tickets while they last!
Metropolis! Musical 20 Actors, Singers and Dancers direct from China Fri., Dec. 2 - 7:30 PM Sat., Dec. 3 - 7:30 PM
Elf, The Musical Jr. This Weekend at KVPAC
An Innovative Bi-lingual Broadway Style Musical Performed in English & Mandarin. For Information: www.worldtheater.us Broadway Musical Series Friday, Dec. 9 - 7:30 PM Sat., Dec. 10 - 2 PM & 7:30 PM
Award Winning Masterpiece Musical Comedy ! Online Ticketing: www.worldtheater.us 832-552-5115 Tickets: $38, $28 This weekend, COMPANY Prelude (ages 8 list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe to 18) brings Elf, The Musical Jr., to the Magyar in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his Main Theatre at Katy Visual and Performing new family and help New York remember the Arts Center. Based on the beloved holiday film, true meaning of Christmas. Performances are this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Tickets are available online and at the Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North door one hour prior to show time. For more Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he information, please visit the KVPAC website at is actually a human, until his enormous size and www.kvpac.org or call 281.829.2787. KVPAC poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the is a 501c3 non-profit arts education organization Busy Week at WFDD Central Green truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks serving the Katy community since 2001. We It was a busy weekend at WFDD Central Green in LaCenterra. A Concert by country on a journey to New York City to find his birth are located at 2501 S Mason Rd, # 290, Katy, artist Cooper Wade included a military color guard and flyover as well as speeches from father and discover his true identity. Faced with TX 77450 in the Great Southwest Equestrian local veterans and WFDD Board members. the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty Center Complex. Sunday’s Dia de los Muertos featured dancers from Intempo Dance Ensemble and face painting by talented local artists Mark Deleon and Sylvia Quinones Sierra in the Art in the Park event presented by KCAM Contemporary Arts Museum of Fort Bend. Photos by Debi Beauregard.
A flyover courtesy Houston Commemorative Air Force, Houston Wing and Wings Over Houston Air Show was one of the highlights of WFDD Central Green’s Veterans’ Day celebration.
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard was Tere and Samuel Blanco with Mixteco Ballet Folklorico comprised of Sergeants Joshua Healy, Jarral Warren, performed at the Dia de los Muertos event at WFDD Zachery Garrison and Chad Garrison. Central Green park.
Owner/Director of Katy Contemporary Museum Ana Villaronga-Roman and Community Relations Manager for Fort Bend County Commisioner Pecinct 3 Andy Meyer’s office, Lori Ann Belin Veteran of Foreign Wars State Judge Advocate Ken were in attendance at the Veterans’ Day Intempo Dance Ensemble perfomed at the Dia de los Muertos Burton spoke at the event. Celebration at WFDD Central Green Park. event at WFDD Central Green park.