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6 • Greatwood Monthly Mrs. Billie Wendt, a grand dame of Richmond, Texas. Billie has been influential in the success of the Museum since its inception some 50 years ago. Slated for Kentucky Derby Day on May 7th from 3-6 p.m. in the Museum gardens, there will be delicious “southern” food, signature cocktails, live music, silent auction, outdoor festivities and a Derby Hat contest. Make this your destination to watch “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” since 1875 and the winner (your favorite, of course) be “crowned” with a Garland of Roses. The proceeds from this event will be used for the restoration of the 1883 Moore Home to its Edwardian appearance, bringing it back to the beauty and gracefulness of that era. Both inside and out, the home will be historically-accurate and provide tour guests with an experience unlike any other in our region. Greatwood Gators You know summer is definitely on the way when Greatwood’s two swim teams, Greatwood Gators and Greatwood Geysers, begin practice. New team members for the Gators had their first practice on April 25. This all began in 1993 when Greatwood resident, Steve Long, with the help of Cindy Rueter and Kay Armstrong, organized a swim team and joined the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League (SHRSL). Sarah Austin with her parents Sue and Mark Austin at the Kennedy Center After beginning in Division 8, increasing ability moved them up within before her debut. the next 5 years to Division 1. In Division 1, the team excelled and attained numerous championship seasons. Steve Long served as President Good News in Greatwood Good News Good News in Greatwood of the Gators Board from 1993-2000. Following him were past presidents By Roberta Terrell Debbie Floyd, Bobbie Fontenot, Karen Smith, Tom Regetz, Lisa Hunter and John Kvinta. Sarah Austin continues to Current president Beth Gandy and her board members: Treasurers, pursue her dreams Sara Schoditch and Katie Swan; Vice-President of Data, Maryellen Greene; Vice-President of Merchandising, Jennifer Anderson; Vice- Spring Break was a very special interlude for the Austin family. Sue President of Registration, Brian Anderson; Vice-President of Sponsorship, Austin, music teacher at Campbell Elementary, and Mark Austin, music Allison LeGrand, Vice-President of Events, Carrie Yanta and Vice- teacher at Bowie Elementary, along with twin brother, David, had an President of Volunteers, Alicia Smith are collectively looking forward to opportunity to spend time with Sarah who is pursuing her dreams of another stellar year as Division 1 Regular Season Champions in the West becoming a professional actress and singer. The exuberant nine-year- Houston Aquatics League. old’s passion for the performing arts emerged at an early age in school Team members have changed throughout the years, but the core value plays, theater camps and acting classes. of the team has not. Board members and coaches adhere to the mission Her on stage performances began in 2014 when the played young statement penned in 1993, “To provide a structured and safe learning Cosette in “Les Miserables.” Next was her National Tour debut as Ivanka environment through fun and exercise in a competitive spirit while in the Broadway musical “Once.” In December 2015, she made her promoting a positive role in the community.” For the past 10 or so years, debut at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. in the it has been a team policy to select Head Coaches from the team who have National Tour of “Matilda the Musical.” With the lead role as Matilda and a “strong and confident” performance, Sarah carries the show, a story Continued on page 8 of an extraordinary young girl with a sharp mind and bright imagination who dares to take a stand to change her own fate. SPRING Touring with her aunt, performances are scheduled for Charlotte, NC, CLEARANCE event Fort Myers FL, West Palm Beach FL, Detroit MI, Chicago IL, Rochester Out with0% DOWNthe old, in• 0%with INTEREST the NEW! NY, East Lansing MI, Hartford CT, Cleveland OH, Kansas City MO, Pittsburgh PA, and Boston MA. “Matilda the Musical” is touted as the best musical since “Lion King” and continues to enjoy sold out audiences of all ages. Experiencing Matilda is heartwarming. A Southern Garden Party As if the Lone Star Stomp were not enough fun provided by the Fort RECLINERS • DINETTES • BEDROOMS • MATTRESSES Bend Museum this year, there is more! New this year is “A Southern Hurry In! Hopedale - Black Limited Time Only. Queen Bed Garden Party.” An energetic and innovative committee is desirous of Ray’s Furniture Center 281-342-7168 $ promoting the beautiful Museum site and pretty gardens while honoring Take2323 Advantage First St. (Hwy. of these 36) Great Rosenberg Savings! • raysfurniturecenter.com897
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Continued from page 7 moved up through the ranks as loyal and service-minded swimmers, volunteer coaches, and assistant coaches. This year good friends Andrew Greene and Evan Murray will lead the team as Head Coaches. Coach Andrew began swimming for the Gators at age 9; was a volunteer coach for 2 years and Assistant Coach last year. He was named Swimmer of the Group in 2015 and was honored to be the recipient of the Steve Long Scholarship award. Andrew graduated from George Ranch High School in May 2015 where he was in the top 6% of his class, a member of National Honor Society and an Eagle Scout. He swam all four years for GRHS and holds several top times; was a member of the All-State Team his senior year and set the high school record for the men’s team in the 400 Relay. Coach Andrew was also Academic All District for 4 years. Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Andrew currently attends Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Coach Evan began swimming for the Gators when he was 6 years old, was a volunteer coach for 4 years and an Assistant Coach last year. He was named Amy Abad and Meghan Bromberg in their booth at the Dickinson Tag Sale. Gator of the Year in 2013. Graduating 11th in his class from GRHS in 2015, Evan was President of Tutoring for National Honor Society, competed in varsity swimming all four years, was a member of the varsity basketball team for two years and in his senior year qualified for state in swimming in three different events, setting two records and earning a bronze medal in the 200 Medley Relay. Holding several top times for the GRHS team, Evan was Academic All-District all four years. In addition to swimming, he was named Basketball District Defensive Player of the Year and earned the GRHS Leadership Award in 2014. Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Coach Evan is currently attending Texas A&M University. Coach Andrew and Coach Evan will be assisted by Coaches Martha Czernuszenko, David Kvinta and Elizabeth Markee. It sounds like leadership is in place for another championship.
Dickinson Elementary Tag Sale Shelby Sims demonstrating the sturdiness of a ladder she had for sale. On Saturday, April 9, the vendors at the Dickinson annual Spring Tag Sale, looked a little tired, but the day was profitable for many who made the effort. I realized that an entire house could have been furnished from items purchased there. The only thing needed would have been a mattress. From bed frames, washing machines and dryers, silver for entertaining, dishes, glasses, tables, books for the shelves, to window shades and rugs, a home could have been attractively furnished and decorated for holidays. Amy Abad and Meghan Bromberg had gathered and tagged their items for the Fall Tag Sale that was cancelled due to violent weather. They had been
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Orthodontic Kathy and Mark Salstrom, long time Greatwood residents, with their myriad of items. Specialist living with everything boxed and ready through the Christmas holidays and were very ready. New items were added though the gathering months and I Lee A. Mahlmann, DDS, MS am envious that they are now “uncluttered.” Mark and Kathy Salstrom are long-time residents of the Trails in The Art of Orthodontics Greatwood. It was fun to visit with them. 1310 Thompson Road • Richmond, TX 77469 Everyone was stopping by to see and visit with Janet Marlow, retired 5th www.drm-smiles.com 281-342-6311 Continued on page 10 8 • Greatwood Monthly HOUSTON METHODIST PULMONARY & SLEEP MEDICINE SPECIALISTS
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Continued from page 8 grade teacher from Dickinson. Seemingly tireless in her many endeavors for the students, she was beloved by all and her energy envied. Dave Gura and Allison Marlow, volunteers for the Fort Bend County Animal Service, were on site with dogs ready to be adopted. All of the dogs were so sweet that I began fantasizing that my yellow lab, Ellie, needed a friend. There was an especially cute puppy that was wagging his tail with pleading eyes that tugged at my heart strings. As my last lab, Moki, was a rescue, I remembered how happy he was to have a forever home; a loyal companion for 11 years. Quickly I exited before I Allison Marlow and Dave Gura, volunteers for the Former Dickinson 5th grade teacher, Janet Marlow, did something rash and Ellie is going to have to go Fort Bend County Animal Service, were on site with was as busy visiting as she was selling. it alone…for now. dogs available for adoption. and several other games, including the “Roll for the food trucks you will find. For questions, contact Roses” Open Horse Race. Funds raised from the [email protected]. event will benefit Reining Strength Therapeutic Reining Strength Horsemanship, a 50l(c)3 organization, and its programming for individuals with special needs. Therapeutic Horsemanship Information about tickets and sponsorship Second annual Derby Day Party opportunities are available contact Terri Norris Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship’s 432-210-1212 or by calling the office 832-451- second annual Derby Day Party will be held on 6874. The City of Richmond Saturday May 7 at Safari Texas in Richmond. Men Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship are polishing their boots while the ladies are provides therapeutic horsemanship programs for Experience First All-Day Music Festival fluffing their hats in preparation for the Men’s people of all ages — children and adults — who The City of Richmond’s Wessendorff Park was “Triple Crown” Boot Contest and the have physical, cognitive, social and emotional created with an acoustically sound gazebo to satisfy “Best in Show” Ladies Hat Contest. needs. As participants work with horses in a custom musical tastes in a peaceful park setting. Prizes will be awarded for these Continued on page 12 That gazebo will be tested with a free all-day musical event presenting a variety of musical genres to all who come out to enjoy. Morton Street Music is back to introduce Concert on the Creek on Greatwood Geysers Saturday May 21. Rob Quarles, himself a musician, has desired to produce a music festival in Getting ready for a great swim season historic downtown Richmond for several years. By Brenda Thompson Want Be a Geyser Sponsor? Morton Street Music, LLC was created The Geysers are looking for businesses to exclusively to produce and promote live seasonal The Greatwood Geysers swim team is preparing sponsor this terrific team of swimmers. If you or outdoor concerts, and eventually an annual all-day for another summer of swimming and anyone you know would like to become a music festival in Richmond. Quarles began with A excitement. Corporate Sponsor for the team, please contact Fall Friday Night last October 30, though the Coach Derek and his crew will be back to Kathryn Self at sponsors@greatwoodgeysers. weather didn’t work with him. lead the Geysers to another fun filled season. org for details on how your business can benefit So Concert On The Creek is now Morton Street The Geysers team is part of Division 1 as part of and be involved. Different level Family Music’s inaugural event, scheduled at Wessendorff the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim Sponsors and parking spot sponsorships will Park from noon to 6 p.m, Saturday May 21. Like League (SHRSL) and will continue to emphasize also be available. We hope you will consider last fall’s event, attendees can expect six bands/ good sportsmanship, team pride and competition supporting our team. artists across a variety of genres, five food trucks with an emphasis on having fun along the way. Questions? and snow cones, and an offering of vendors and Team Information Contact Geyser President, Gina Burkett craftsmen. Practices begin in May and are held Monday [email protected] or check our As Wessendorff Park is located on Preston St., through Friday until June, then Tuesday through website regularly for updates at www. between 4th and 6th Streets, just over the railroad Friday for the remainder of the season through greatwoodgeysers.org. tracks from historical downtown, a variety of July 14. Practices are by age group and a full Thank you to the Greatwood community for shopping will be at your fingertips as well. schedule including meet dates, complete your continued support and participation with The event is free to the public and chairs, calendar and more details can be found on our the Greatwood Geysers Swim Team. We are blankets and ice chests are welcome. Go to www. website at www.greatwoodgeysers.org looking forward to another great season. concertonthecreek.com to view the bands and the 10 • Greatwood Monthly To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 11 COMMUNITY
Continued from page 10 YIP has been in existence since 1997 and has been a community tailored program, the goal is to help partnership with the Fort Bend each of them realize their individual Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend potential. Events and rider assistance County school districts, local funds help cover costs of the service businesses and the community-at- that tuition does not cover. A Path large. Association of Therapeutic For information on Youth In Horsemanship International Philanthropy contact Dee Koch, recognized center, riding facilities are Director of Community Engagement located at 8811 FM 359 in Richmond, for The George Foundation at 281- Texas. Information can be found at 342-6109 or dkoch@ www.reiningstrength.org. thegeorgefoundation.org. Child Advocates Fort Bend of Fort Bend Ken Kosub of Limelight Films (left) with YIP participants and one of their proj- Junior Service Be a Superhero ects. Also shown standing is Child Advocates of Fort Bend Board Member Vickie Looney (standing at left). Kosub and Looney worked with the students to create League Exchange Club of Sugar Land has a series of 15-30 second videos to help create awareness about child abuse. kicked off April Child Abuse $34,000 awarded to Fort Prevention Month with a $17,000 (PCIT) which teaches caregivers Luncheon. The 2016 YIP program Bend charities check to Child Advocates of Fort strategies to promote positive enabled 151 junior and senior high The Fort Bend Junior Service Bend. Exchange Club’s generous behaviors in very young children school students from 18 schools in League recently awarded $34,000 to donation will help fund Child who have severe disruptive Fort Bend County to learn the role several Fort Bend County agencies. Advocates of Fort Bend’s programs behavioral problems as a result of that volunteering and philanthropy The FBJSL Community Assistance for abused and neglected children their trauma from abuse. Child play in building a better community. Fund allows the league to extend including the agency’s new Parent Advocates of Fort Bend was selected YIP teams implement volunteer financial support to local community Child Interactive Therapy Program by Children’s Advocacy Centers of projects with the assistance of local organizations. Texas to implement this new nonprofit organizations, allowing The following agencies recently program. students to discover the important received funds from FBJSL: The George role that the nonprofit sector plays in ACHIEVE Fort Bend, Habitat for the community. Humanity, Rosenberg-Richmond Foundation The partnership between YIP Helping Hands, Hope for Three, teams and the nonprofit sector also Youth in Philanthropy Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Parks allows students to enter into the making a difference Youth Ranch, and TW Davis YMCA. philanthropic mode by measuring Child Advocates of Fort Bend With their CAF grant, ACHIEVE their new knowledge and experience earned a $1,500 Leadership of Fort Bend plans on providing at risk in volunteering to determine grant Excellence Award from The George 1st graders with books to improve awards to be presented to Foundation for their participation and their reading skills reducing the participating nonprofits at the involvement with the Youth in likelihood of high school dropout. completion of the program. Ruthanne Mefford, CEO of Child Philanthropy (YIP) Program. Habitat for Humanity will use their Advocates of Fort Bend and Kevin The Award was given out at their Barker, President of Exchange Club of Sugar Land. recent Investment in Youth
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maximize our effect on the community. 2016 is off to a great start, and we are proud to have awarded seven CAF grants to very deserving agencies.” The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Grand opening The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, a special Project of the Children’s Museum of Houston, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. on May 28. The project is Imperial Market’s first retailer to open in its much-awaited commercial property A rendering of The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center set to open this month. development on U.S. Route 90 in Sugar Land. CAF grant monies to help renovate and organize CAF grant to teach swim lessons at area low Lead by capital campaign co-chairs Debbie their ReStore space. In addition to providing a meal income apartment complexes. Fash, Jan Leaman, Rachel Leaman and Charlene to area residents, Rosenberg-Richmond Helping The Fort Bend Junior Service League is a 501(c) Pate, the Museum raised more than $4 million from Hands will be using their grant to add dairy to their (3) non-profit organization of women committed to individuals, foundations and corporations in Fort meals. Hope for Three plans on using their CAF promoting volunteerism, to developing the Bend County to bring the nearly-decade long grant continue funding their Family Resource potential of women and to improving the Fort Bend dream to life. Program. As the Rosenberg Railroad Museum County community through the effective action The Discovery Center will be housed on the first expands a classroom, money from the grant will and leadership of trained volunteers. floor of a 12,500 square foot repurposed historical help provide classroom equipment and supplies. “For 15 years, FBJSL has given back to our building at Imperial Market with six galleries Parks Youth Ranch will use their grant to continue community,” says FBJSL President, Dana Clement. which will be managed as platforms for learning providing onsite crisis management & counseling “By actively seeking out philanthropic for children from birth to 12 years. services. Lastly, TW Davis YMCA will use its opportunities in Fort Bend County, we are able to Continued on page 14
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FBSO musicians jpg (L-R: Marilyn Conger, Coleman Locke, Aimee Norris). Photo credit: Coleman Locke. Continued from page 13 and a former professional boxer. perform Camille Saint Saens’ Piano Meetings of Fort Bend Friends and She was awarded the Concerto No. 2, 1st Movement. The Neighbors and the FBFN The Fort Bend Congressional Badge of Bravery in Marielle Ogletree Young Artist Foundation, including the instillation Symphony 2015 (as well as other honors) for her Concerto Competition winner is of officers, will also take place during Orchestra professional conduct and courage Sabrii Anderson. He will perform the event. after she was severely wounded in an Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1, 1st Plan to join us for some old-time Honoring Fort Bend’s First apparently routine traffic stop that movement. music and down-home food, plus the Responders With Summon morphed into a police chase spanning Tickets begin at $15 for adults. fun of bidding on fabulous auction The Heroes two counties. It later resulted in the Children 12 and under are $5 each, items, baked goods, and certificates The Fort Bend Symphony successful capture of three members and teens are $10 per ticket. for food items. Orchestra’s season concludes with a of MS-13, the Mexican Mafia. Discounts are available for college Proceeds from this annual event rousing tribute to the superheroes The concert begins with the students, seniors 55 and over, military will benefit FBFN Foundation’s who live and work among us. antiphonal brass choirs from John personnel, and groups of 10 or more. college scholarship program. Working with Behind the Badge Williams’ theme for the 1996 Tickets are available online at Reservations are $30 for members or Charities, FBSO is proud to distribute Olympics, Summon the Heroes. www.fbso.org or by calling $35 for guests. Mail your reservation complimentary tickets to a group of There are a number of stirring 281.276.9642. Performance is at the check to: Sandra Boyd, FBFN first responders and their families. marches on the program, including Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road in Foundation, P.O. Box 19008, Sugar There will be performances by Chopin’s Military Polonaise, F. W. Stafford. Land, Texas 77496. Please send your Sabrii Anderson and Claire Zheng, Meacham’s American Patrol (with reservation no later than May 11. two young winners of area concerto familiar embedded themes such as Fort Bend Friends For more information about competitions, and the annual FBSO Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean; and Neighbors FBFN Foundation, please visit our Silent Auction will be bigger and Dixie; and Yankee Doodle), and Foundation website at www.fbfnfoundation.org. better than ever. Julius Fucik’s Florentiner March, Guest host for the performance Op. 214. Silent Auction And haring is good will be Officer Ann Marie Carrizales Also on the bill is the hauntingly Scholarship Awards S ! of the Meadows Place Police beautiful Nimrod from Elgar’s Luncheon Department. Officer Carrizales is a Enigma Variations, which is often FBFN Foundation cordially former member of the Marine Corps used at British memorial services and invites you to join us for our annual in London on Remembrance Sunday. Silent Auction and Scholarship America’s military themes resound Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, in the Armed Forces Salute. May 18 at the Rosenberg Civic The orchestra concludes with Center, located at 3825 Highway 36 Wellington’s Victory, which is also South in Rosenberg, Texas. known as the Beethoven Battle The event, which benefits and Symphony, portraying the musical honors FBFN Foundation’s 2016 WANT TO SHARE depiction of the battle complete with College Scholarship recipients, will YOUR NEWS? begin with a silent auction at 10 a.m. cannon fire, trumpets and marching Do you want to see your followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. drums. nonprofit, local and Fort Bend County’s own bluegrass Also on the program are two community events showcased group, The Brazos River Pickers, performances by young artists. in our magazine? Email Officer Ann Marie Carrizales, receiv- will be providing entertainment for Claire Zheng is the winner of the Marquita Griffin at mgriffin@ ing the Congressional Badge of Brav- the luncheon. ery presented by Congressman Pete senior division of the HMTA fbherald.com! Olson, August 2015. concerto competition. She will The Joint Annual Membership 14 • Greatwood Monthly Better Balance | Healthy Joints | Strong Bones
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By Marquita Griffin are treated with popsicles and hang-out time with Photos by Carlino’s Photography their friends and throughout the event a DJ will be See photos from the event providing music for the students to enjoy. Talk about fun. Talk about school spirit. Talk The 3rd Annual Longhorn Color Run is set for on page 32 about innovative. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at Reading Having students raise money for their schools Junior High, 8101 FM 762 Road in Richmond. isn’t a new notion — from selling candy to holding “Last year we had over 600 students that Would you like to car washes, students have been supporting their participated, hopefully we will have even more schools through any number of events, but three be a sponsor? participation this year,” Hogan said. years ago Antoinette Reading Junior High wanted In return for your generous donation, your company will be listed as a 2016 Longhorn Color to try something unique that would not only incite A new goal Run sponsor on the event T-shirt that will be the interests of teenagers but keep them coming Last year’s event raised $6,800 and Wetsel said provided to all participants. Your business will also back for more. And this is how the Longhorn Color as the Longhorn Color Run is the PTO’s formal be promoted through other publicity efforts, Run was born. fundraiser this year, the PTO has set its sights on which will target not only the parents of our more A ‘rainbow of colors’ raising $8,000 this time around. Proceeds from the than 1,200 students, but also the surrounding Color Run will be used to support students and staff The PTO fundraiser is a simple enough concept, community. There are a variety of sponsorship through a variety of school activities and programs. but it’s one with a lasting impact. levels to accommodate budgets of all sizes. More The PTO is also seeking sponsors for the event. For a few hours, the students walk or run a details can be found on the enclosed outline. As of mid -April it has Club ‘10, LIFEChurch, course around the campus but as they journey the To make a contribution: Simply complete the Todd Harmon Orthodontics, Dr. Tu - Beyond 20/20 enclosed donor form and return it with your course they get to go through several “color Eyecare, Smackdaddy Golf Carts, Butch Watterson donation, or contact the Reading Junior High PTO stations” where they’re showered with a cornstarch- Team - Keller Williams, Phancy Fingers, Garret & and we will pick up your donation at your based colored powder. convenience (see contact information below). “The students are covered in a rainbow of colors Boyd Orthodontics, Chip Downey, Realtor - Antoinette Reading Junior High PTO is registered by the time they reach the finish line,” said Jeanna Benevides & Associates and Affordable 1 Home with the IRS as a 501(c)3 charitable organization Hogan, the president for Reading Junior High’s Services as sponsors. (EIN# 27-1730782) so your contribution is tax PTO. “We are definitely in need of the community to deductible. This letter will serve as your tax To participate students must register and pay step up and support the school,” Wetsel said. deduction receipt. $15. The registration fee includes admission to the The event has a variety of sponsorship levels, The Antoinette Reading Junior High PTO Color Run, sunglass and an event T-shirt. but the Title Sponsor is what the PTO needs to gratefully acknowledges your support. Our Although event participation is limited to ensure a solid event this year. students, staff, and families are proud to support The sponsor letter and commitment form can be Reading Junior High students, teachers and staff, businesses that contribute to the success of our found on the PTO website at www.readingpto.org the PTO is encouraging community residents to school. We look forward to working with you and Interested sponsors can also email fundraising@ sponsor a student with a $15 donation which will promoting your business as our community readingpto.org or [email protected]. provide students, who otherwise might not be able partner. For more information about the Longhorn Color to participate, a chance participate in the run and Thank you for your consideration! enjoy the camaraderie of their peers. Run, how to donate or to sponsor visit readingpto. If you should have any questions, please do “Parents or possibly community residents that org. The PTO will also post information on its not hesitate to contact me. don’t have a student at the school but would like to Facebook page “Reading Jr. High PTO” (www. Sincerely, in some way make a contribution can donate,” said facebook.com/readingpto/). Kimberly Wetsel VP Fundraising, Kimberly Wetsel, vice president of fundraising for Registration forms were sent home with all RJH Antoinette Reading Junior High PTO the PTO. students and are available at the front office of the [email protected] Following the completion of the course students school, which can be reached at 832-223-4400. 18 • Greatwood Monthly Better health is right around the corner.
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14S0791630_absoultelyBrazos_ad_overall.indd 1 12/19/14 4:50 PM MEMORIAL DAY FEATURE Remember the true oring meaning of Memorial Day and Hon len What does Memorial Day mean to you? during the Civil War, organized women’s all When you think of that day, do picnics, parties groups in the south had begun to decorate the e f and gatherings with a sports event as the graves of fallen soldiers. th centerpiece, come to mind? If so, you’re not alone Memorial Day as we know it today can but you may be missing the point. Memorial Day likely be traced to Charleston, S.C., where — observed on the last Monday in May — teachers, missionaries and some members of commemorates the men and women who have the press gathered on May 1, 1865 to honor died in military service to this nation. fallen soldiers. During the Civil War, captured Memorial Day events Though many people are quick to refer to Union soldiers were held at the Charleston highlighted throughout Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of Race Course and hundreds died during summer, the day is much more than that. Initially captivity. Upon their deaths, soldiers were the county known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day buried in unmarked graves. When the Civil By Marquita Griffin to remember those military members who died in War ended, the May Day gathering was service of the country. organized as a memorial to all the men who For the May edition of The Greatwood Monthly had died during captivity. 7th Annual U.S. Navy SEAL magazine, we developed a centerpiece that, we The burial ground was landscaped, and Danny Dietz Memorial hope, will truly honor those who gave their lives for those freed as a result of the Civil War played this nation. an integral role in the event at the Charleston Classic & Bar-B-Q CookOff Traditionally people fly the flag of the United Race Course. On June 28, 2005 four Navy SEALs were tasked States at half staff from dawn until noon, or they While the event in Charleston might have with surveillance and reconnaissance of a group of visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to been the first Memorial Day-type celebration structures known to be used by Ahmad Shah — a honor those who have died in military service. in the southern United States, General John A. local who commanded a group of fighters operating And that’s what this edition is about — honoring Logan is often cited as inspiring similar events in eastern Afghanistan. Hours after the mission — those who made a choice this nation benefits from. in the north. As commander-in-chief of the called Operation RedWings — began, however, Many of you know that several of my family Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans’ the SEAL team members: team leader Navy members, and a few friends, served, and are organization for men who served in the Civil Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy; Petty Officer serving, in the military. War, General Logan issued a proclamation just Second Class Danny P. Dietz; Petty Officer Second Unfortunately the true meaning of Memorial five days after the Charleston event that called Class Matthew G. Axelson; and Navy Hospital Day is being replaced more an more with the ideas for Decoration Day to be observed annually Corpsman Second Class Marcus Luttrell, fell into of having just another day off from work or hosting across the country. Logan preferred the event an ambush by Shah and his men which ultimately barbecue and beer gathering for the heck of it. not be held on the anniversary of any particular ended in the death of three of the SEALs as well as eight Navy SEALs and eight U.S. Army Special There’s nothing wrong those actions in and of battle, and thus the day was observed for the themselves, but we shouldn’t forget what Memorial first time on May 30. Continued on page 22 Day is truly about. Celebrating the day in May also was In 2000, President Bill Clinton passed a significant to event organizers because May is resolution asking all Americans to observe a a month when flowers are in bloom, making it “National Moment of Remembrance” at 3 p.m. on easier for observers of the holiday to place each Memorial Day “to remember and reflect on flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers. the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom In 1868, events were held at more than 180 for all.” cemeteries in 27 states, and those figures So what will you be doing at 3 p.m. Monday, nearly doubled in 1869. By 1890, every May 30? northern state officially recognized Decoration Day as a state holiday. But southern states Memorial Day History honored their dead on a different day until after The origins of Memorial Day remain a topic World War I, when the holiday was changed to of debate. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson recognize Americans who died in any war and declared Waterloo, N.Y. as the official not just the Civil War. birthplace of Memorial Day. However, the Nearly every state now celebrates Memorial roots of Memorial Day likely run much deeper, Day, a name for the holiday first used in 1882, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class (Seal) Danny Phillip as researchers at Duke University note that on the last Monday in May. Dietz Jr. 20 • Greatwood Monthly The symbolism behind poppies ne of the unifying disturbed soil and can lie dormant symbols of Memorial in the ground without germinating. ODay is the poppy that is Without the war, they may have worn to honor lost soldiers. The never come to the surface. bold, red color of the flower has John McCrae, a doctor serving become an enduring symbol of with the Canadian Armed Forces, those who died so that others may was moved by the vision of be free. poppies flowering in Flanders and The poppy became a symbol wrote a poem titled “In Flanders for a specific reason. Some of the Fields.” After the poem was most concentrated and bloody published, it received international “In Flanders Fields.” glow, fighting of World War I took place acclaim, and the poppy became a by John McCrae, May 1915 Loved and were loved, and now in Flanders, a region in western popular symbol of those lost in we lie Belgium. As a result of the battle. In Flanders fields the poppies In Flanders fields. fighting, most signs of natural life Men traditionally wear the blow had been obliterated from the poppy on the left side of the chest, Between the crosses, row on row, Take up our quarrel with the foe: region, leaving behind mud and where a military medal would be That mark our place; and in the To you from failing hands we not much else. The only living placed. Women wear it on the sky throw thing to survive was the poppy right side because that is where a The larks, still bravely singing, fly The torch; be yours to hold it high. flower, which bloomed with the widow would wear her husband’s Scarce heard amid the guns below. If ye break faith with us who die coming of the warm weather the medals. We shall not sleep, though poppies year after fighting in the region We are the Dead. Short days ago grow had ceased. Poppies grow in We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset In Flanders fields. 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Continued from page 20 is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. celebration has been held in Rosenberg, primarily Operations aviators who were aboard a quick “This event is about patriotic Americans coming because of the city’s culture, Quinlan said. reaction force helicopter that was sent to the team’s together to give back,” Quinlan said. “We’re all “Rosenberg is a welcoming city in a welcoming aid. volunteers — and we always have a lot of veterans county,” he said. “And [the city and county] are At that time, the tragedy was considered the who help out — and we, this event, has a great supportive of the military.” worst single-day U.S. Forces death toll since rapport with the Navy SEAL community. This A patriotic weekend Operation Enduring Freedom and the single largest event is our way of restoring the meaning of loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World Memorial Day.” celebration War II. A community that cares The weekend celebration begins Friday, May In 2013, Peter Berg’s film Lone Survivor was 27 at Michael Berry’s Redneck Country Club, released to the masses, sharing the harrowing story for its own 11110 W. Airport Blvd, in Stafford. Doors will of Operation RedWings, which lasted nearly three The U.S. Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial open at 4 p.m. and the evening includes food, more weeks during which time bodies of the Classic was inspired by Patsy Dietz-Shipley, the raffles, a live auction and a special presentation deceased SEALs and Army Special Operations surviving wife of Danny Dietz, one of the Operation by Patsy Dietz-Shipley. For more information aviators were recovered and the only surviving RedWings Navy SEALs team members, and visit theredneckcountryclub.com. member of the initial four-man surveillance and started by Quinlan, who operates a commercial real On Saturday, May 28 the celebration jumps reconnaissance team, Marcus Luttrell, was rescued. estate business in Houston. into high gear with the team roping events that In a public letter, Dietz-Shipley said after her will begin at 9 a.m. The meaning of husband’s death, she wanted to channel the pain “The top cowboys in the world come out to Memorial Day into a positive force that would reflect her husband’s this event,” Quinlan said. These men, among many other servicemen and strength, loyalty and love for the SEAL community In addition to team roping, Saturday will servicewomen, are what Memorial Day is about, so she became involved with the Navy Seal include a barbecue cookoff, barrel racing, mutton said Danny Quinlan, executive director of U.S. Foundation, a national nonprofit which provides busting and a car show plus children’s activities, Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial Classic which ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special demonstrations, vendors and food trucks. will return to Rosenberg for a fifth year. This year’s Warfare Community and its families through The cost of general admission is $10 and free event will be the seventh year for memorial classic programs “designed to improve health and welfare, for active duty and veterans (with proper that raises funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation. build and enhance resiliency, empower and educate identification) and children 14 years old and “This event is about remembering and their families, and provide critical support during younger. recognizing the fallen,” he said. “We’re literally times of illness, injury, and loss.” Following the roping, the Extreme Roughstock saying ‘Thank you.’ The foundation was “the first ones to come to Event — probably the most anticipated highlight “We want to reach out to the community. This is my door after the tragedy and continue to help me of this year’s celebration — will start at 5:30 p.m. about more than raising money,” Quinlan added. and many other families that have lost their warriors The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association “This is about restoring the meaning of Memorial fighting for our freedom,” Dietz-Shipley said. has sanctioned the event which is bareback riding Day.” At a 2009 public speaking appearance Quinlan and bull riding. That evening 24 bareback riders While the memorial classic will feature a approached Dietz-Shipley, offering an idea to and 24 bull riders will compete. The combination barbecue cook-off, roping, music and food, at its honor Danny Dietz — who was posthumously of these types of rides will be the first event of its heart are the voices of those dedicated Navy awarded the Navy Cross for “extraordinary kind sanctioned by the PRCA. SEALS community and the nation’s military . heroism in combat” in the war in Afghanistan — “We’re super proud of this,” Quinlan said. Ten to 15 surviving spouses of Navy SEALS his team members and the Navy SEAL Foundation On Sunday, May 29 the roping continues and will be in attendance, active SEALs will speak as through an annual event in Texas. well as former US representative Allen West, who For the past five years the Memorial Day Continued on page 24
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George Ranch High School Congratulations to the new 2nd row: Peyton Hanna, Paige cheerleading squads for the 2016- Heitkamp, Hannah Moore, Mady 2017 school year! Calvo, MaKayla Paige Brown, The Varsity squad includes the Parker McManus following members: 3rd row: Chloe Sabin, Callie Front row from left to right: Prejean, Seyan Ayinde, Jessica Brooke Wakefield, Caroline Ellefson, Dylan Roch, Brooke Krafcheck, Madison Gilbert, Knight Maddy Agner, Carissa Proctor, 4th row: Kayla Vrba, Faith Janet Garza Barzilla, Bella Cantu, Leslie
Kilday, Natalie Saenz, Mackenzie Shayden Johnson, Bella Quijano Hinesley 2nd row: Anna Mangus, Lakyn 5th row: Taylan Eisemann, Diller, Devin Walker, Tiffany Rylie Nelson, Gabby Martinez, Perez 3rd row: Jenna Christoffel, Bailey Smith, Kaitlea Voehl, Madi Ryan Keating, Alaina Self, Payton Shook, Lauren Shultz Mills, Megan Braun The Junior Varsity members 4th row: McKensy Watson, Ella include: Grenader, Abby Surratt, Allison Front row from left to right: Reames, Haley Nelson and Ariel Joseph, Haley Alexander, Amanda Crow. Antoinette Reading Junior High Mary Meyer Photo Studio is on the #TeamGabiKickinIt team By Marquita Griffin “And the only needs ever requested are prayers,” said Rene’ The Mary Meyer Photo Studio Bloom, co-owner and creative in Richmond has jumped on the director of Mary Meyer Photo bandwagon of one focused, Salman Aly, MD Sarfraz Aly, MD Studio, which is why the studio is PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN INFECTIOUS DISEASE optimistic team — SPECIALIST hosting a charity photo shoot • Board Certified in Internal #TeamGabiKickinIt — dedicated called Smiles for Gabi on May 7. Medicine • Board Certified in Infectious to 12-year-old Reading Junior • Experienced in Geriatric and Diseases and Internal Medicine “We met Gabi last year when Hospital Medicine • Hyperbaric & Advanced High student Gabi Gray who is in • Botox, Dermal Fillers, Wound Care the midst of fighting a localized Low T Syndrome • Travel Medicine sarcoma on her right chest wall, • Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Care “which thankfully has not spread,” said her mother Leslie Gray. For appointments call: For appointments call: Leslie started a community 832-886-4774 832-886-4994 Facebook page — Grace for Gabi — to not only allow people to Now Accepting New Patients At Both Locations demonstrate their support for In Sugar Land And Wharton Gabi, but to also update the community on Gabi’s progress Sugar Land: 1201 Creekway Dr. • Suite B through her chemotherapy Sugar Land, Texas 77478 treatment, surgery and recovery Wharton: 979-282-6151 • 10141 US 59 • Wharton, Texas, 77488 treatment and to share any potential needs of the Gray family. Gabi Gray 26 • Greatwood Monthly The Gray Family: Parents Leslie and David with their children, Gabi, Olivia and Garrett.
she and her family came for her immediately and designed a big brother Garrett’s senior “Dealing with Gabi’s illness hasn’t customized leather bracelet for images,” Bloom said. “We Team Gabi,” Bloom said. “She is became instant friends with the stopped this. They are still that positive, offering 20 percent of every order Gray family and found out about fun and joyful family, even in the most through May 8 to to the Gray Gabi’s illness through them. family to assist in Gabi’s care.” “They are a family that supports stressful times. “It’s going to be a fun event that each other fully, shares kindness — Rene’ Bloom we all so very passionate about for and projects this wonderful co-owner and creative director of Mary Meyer Photo Studio this amazing strong fighter of a positive energy and joy that makes girl.” them so fun and pleasurable to know and be near,” she continued. Studios as it hosts several a year, reserved appointment time, a Reading Junior “Dealing with Gabi’s illness but Smiles for Gabi is the biggest private online gallery to view hasn’t stopped this. They are still event to date. The studio will images and a fully-edited and High School news that positive, fun and joyful donate 100 percent of the session mounted 5x7 photo of your choice by Jennifer Lane family, even in the most stressful fees and profits to the Gray family and the low resolution image with times. They haven’t asked for for Gabi’s medical needs and has the studio’s image that can be Teacher Appreciation anything but prayers for Gabi as even partnered with Visage used on social media. First Week In May she fights her cancer and Mary Photography to increase the Aside from a mini session The ARJH PTO will be hosting and I both felt that we just had to amount of clients for the May 7 photo shoot, Smiles for Gabi will a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon do something to give back and let event. feature a gift basket raffle with Friday May 6th in the LGI. them know how important and The benefit will provide a items from Southern Sister Volunteers will be needed for the valuable they are to all who meet 10-minute session (called a mini Designs, George Ranch High following shifts. 9:00am – them. session) open to all ages, one School, Joyous Jen’s Gifts and “They truly deserve any and all person per session with either more. Mary Meyer Photo Studio 11:30am and 11:30am – 1:30pm. of the support they receive,” Mary Meyer Photo Studio or is also excited to offer customized If you would like to come Bloom said. Visage Photography. Reservations “Team Gabi” leather bracelets volunteer or decorate for this can be made by calling Rene’ designed by Dawn Ledgerwood’s event contact Christina Stanton at Smiles for Gabi Bloom at 281-451-0168 or by J. Bloom jewelry in support of the [email protected]. Charity photo shoots aren’t a new emailing [email protected]. Gray family. concept to Mary Meyer Photo A $99 fee plus tax includes a “Dawn jumped on board Continued on page 28
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Reading Junior High School news continued from page 27 it would be nice to hear about Spirit Wear concerns as well as all of the positive Eighth Grade Jam Consulting and former CTO of We still have plenty of spirit wear. things that are going on at the schools Visit our website at readingpto.org to The PTO will be hosting an end of Reliant Energy. Corwin, the PTO and the events that the parents and the year party for our eighth graders. board appreciates your willingness to make purchases and view the teachers participate in to inspire the Our Eighth Grade Jam will be held provide us with your guidance and selection of items available. children. Mrs. Kaminski feels this on Wednesday, May 25 at the school. recommendations to better serve the school board has been very PTO Executive Board If you would like to volunteer or be school in their technology needs. We progressive this school year and is We are seeking volunteers for the on the planning committee contact look forward to working with you. moving in a positive direction. 2016-2017 school year to serve on Karen Reid at programs@readingpto. LCISD School Board the executive board. PTO Board org. President Volunteer of the Year level participation is a great way to Technology ARJH PTO Public Relations This year’s volunteer of the year is learn more about how things work at The PTO is very proud to Chair, Jennifer Lane, sat down for a Jeanna Hogan. Jeanna has served on Reading Jr. High and to be involved announce that Longhorn Parent, chat with the LCISD School Board the ARJH PTO board for six years. in your child’s education. We have Corwin Moczygemba has President, Kathryn Kaminsky at the Jeanna has volunteered many hours several parents that volunteer part- volunteered to offer his technology end of March. Mrs. Kaminsky would at many events for the benefit of our time so we welcome all parents to get expertise to the ARJH PTO Board. like to encourage all the PTO’s in students and staff. Thank you Jeanna involved. Email Christina Stanton at Corwin is Managing Director, LCISD to attend the monthly school for your years of service and heart [email protected] for more Commodity Market Services for WG board meetings. Mrs. Kaminsky said felt commitment to the PTO. information.
Membership Coordinator, Teacher Committee at info@campbellpto. Campbell Elementary News Appreciation Coordinator, Fall org. You may nominate yourself or Cougar PTO News by Jennifer Pomadchin Fundraiser Coordinator, Spring another for any of the open positions. This year, we wanted to make the web site before May 23. www. Fundraiser (Fun Run) Coordinator, Order 2016-17 School Supplies yearbook something more than a campbellpto.org Year Book Coordinator and now! keepsake. We wanted to create a We will set-up a limited supply of Volunteer Coordinator. For a limited time, you can order book that one day would help our yearbooks for cash sales on May 25 Those elected will serve one year school supplies online and have them children remember not only who and 26. terms, from June 1 through May 31. delivered directly to your child’s they went to school with, but where PTO Open Positions: If you or someone you know is classroom for the 2016-17 school they went to school, where they Volunteering as part of your PTO interested in serving on the PTO year. For more details, visit our web lived, what they did, with whom they not only benefits the school and Board, please contact the Nominating site www.campbellpto.org. played and what made them laugh teachers but it also benefits your child and learn. directly in the classroom. It is because of the dedication of 2016-2017 PTO Board Positions Calvary Episcopal parents, teachers and members of our are open and we need you to fulfill Preparatory News community who have collectively them.We are seeking nominations By Krista Kuperus volunteered over 1,000 hours, that for: we’ve been able to achieve a President, Treasurer, Secretary, Youth In Philanthropy Scholarship Winners yearbook that goes beyond a Communications Coordinator, Room Two Calvary Episcopal local parks sponsored by the county. memento. Parent Coordinator, Student Services Preparatory Upper School students, Wesley’s group served at Second Order your yearbook from our Coordinator (Cougar Store), Kutter Korcynski, a junior, and Mile Mission Center, Richmond Wesley Williams, a senior, each won State Supported Living Center, and “Creating Healthy, Beautiful Smiles a $1500 scholarship from Youth in Fort Bend Family Promise. Every Day!” Philanthropy, a program sponsored Continued on page 28 by the George Foundation to encourage leadership-minded youth to engage in meaningful community service activities during their junior and senior years of high school. • Free Orthodontic Exam & Consultation Students in YIP are placed in • Insurance & Flexible Financing Available different volunteer groups who travel • Braces for Children & Adults Dr. Katia Lemke, DMD to different service areas throughout Orthodontic Specialist • Advanced Orthodontic Treatment with Located at Hwy Fort Bend County. Kutter’s group & Lingual Braces 90 & Grand PRKWY worked at the Rosenberg Railroad 4907 Sandhill Dr., Suite B •Sugarland, TX 77479 Museum, the Fort Bend Regional 281. 277.3555 •www.sugarlandortho.com Council on Substance Abuse, and at YIP Winners: (left) Kutter Korcynski and Wesley Williams 28 • Greatwood Monthly for Constable Mike Beard PCT. 1 Fort Bend County
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Left to right: Kase Boettcher, Aidan Stimatz, Maya Lenderman, Ms. Lauren Gant, Sydney Freeman and Dylan Villarreal Leo Wall with his art work Dylan Villarreal, Katelyn Benoit, Sydney Freeman and Chance Debbs with a playground food fight. move on to exhibition in Carnegie Continued from page 28 George Foundation, to nonprofits Students who won the auction item Hall. participating in the program. CEP along with Ms. Gant met on the YIP team members are students students who completed the YIP playground for a truly epic food fight PSIA District from all over the county, and they program this year included Tristin while other classmates cheered them Competition meet one Saturday per month to give Collum, Luiza Amaral, Kutter on. For the first time in Calvary their service and to learn about the Korcynski and Wesley Williams. National Scholastic Episcopal Preparatory’s participation day-to-day operations of the in PSIA (Private School nonprofits to which they are assigned. CPTO Auction Art & Writing Interscholastic Association) they At the end of the YIP Program, the Calvary Episcopal Preparatory’s Congratulations to Calvary hosted the entire District 14A students evaluate their YIP annual CPTO Auction seems to get Episcopal Preparatory eighth grade competition with 13 area schools experiences and put their newly more creative teacher donations student Leo Wall amazing with 500 students competing in gained philanthropy skills into action every year. This year, Ms. Gant set a achievement of winning a Gold Key multiple events were welcomed to as they select and award monetary new bar for creative and downright for his artwork in the National the highly academic competitive grants, with funds provided by the brave contributions, as she came up Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. contest event. CEP was pleased to Nearly 320,000 works of art from all receive several emails that expressed around the country and places abroad how impressed they were with were submitted in competition. Calvary’s hospitality, organization Leo’s work was one of 18,000 to win and attention to detail by its staff and regional Gold Keys and advance to volunteers. The PSIA results caused New York City for national great celebration on campus with 22 adjudication. Following that, Leo’s state qualifiers and overall total THEIR SUMMER art was one of only 24,000 to receive winning points putting Calvary in TO SHINE a National medal, placing him in the first place among the competitive Summer Programs top 1 percent. Leo’s work will now schools. T.W. DAVIS FAMILY YMCA Y summer programs offer the perfect opportunity to make playing and learning a family goal. • Day Camp • Swim Lessons • Sports Camps • Youth Sports Join the Y and enjoy lower member rates for your summer programs. Register today at ymcahouston.org.
All Calvary students who placed at PSIA are pictured, 22 of which are state bound. Left to right front row: Lilli Duff,Charlotte Layton, Kenzi Patton, Ra- chel Lazarou, Sarah Williams, Paul Lazarou, Caden Brock, Claire McDonald, William Broussard, Elliana Shogren, Mateo Mora, Johnathan Tufts, Donnie Fondon, Amy Hugo, Nadya Golovine, Aubree Kuperus, Zara Chinwuba, Bos- ton Baichoo, Landon Brock. Second Row: Zak Shogren, Kobi Chinwuba, Jr James, Luella Palmer, Stacey Smith, Arsh Ali, Gavin Blumenthal, Grace Stew- art, Lena Lwory, Anya Gerdes, Ryanne Dobbs, Kendall Sullivan, Mia Rios and Mary Ann Phan. 3rd row left to right: Emma Layton, Irene Farris, Maddie T.W. DAVIS FAMILY YMCA Iverson, Sydney Smith, Aidan Stimatz, Katie McClellan, Kase Boettcher, Isa- 911 Thompson Hwy, Richmond, TX 77469 bella Beale, Ryan Schier, Simon Harper, Kanaan Patton, Crisana Dishazo, Max YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy Evans, Joey Cook. Back row: Connor Steenbergen, Sydney Freeman, Carmen spirit, mind and body for all. Everyone is welcome. Gaas, Trampus Marek, Leo Wall, DJ Trueheart, Reed Lendermann, Damuria Stovall 30 • Greatwood Monthly St. Laurence Catholic School News Students Received Awards from The 2016 Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Two talented St. Laurence received a Gold Ribbon of Catholic School students who live Excellence at the Junior High Level. in Greatwood were honored to Emily Fiedler, also an eighth receive highly recognized awards grader, was awarded “Best in from the 2016 Houston Livestock Show” at the Junior High Level Show and Rodeo School. with her creation “Holy Cow”. This 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Emily Fiedler was awarded “Best In More than 600 art students from is a top honor and an extremely Rodeo School Art Quick Draw Con- Show” at the Junior High Level. around the Houston area entered the competitive achievement. She was test Junior High Champion Trinity Pace. Quick Draw Art Contest of which given a scholarship to the Glassell only 26 junior high students were School of Art. selected to advance and compete in For more than 50 years, the a timed 50 minute still life sketch. Rodeo Art Program has challenged This highly selective contest students and schools to think chooses the best drawings by outside the box. The Show middle school students. Trinity recognizes the importance of Pace, 8th Grade student, won first extracurricular activities outside the place and received the title of core curriculum and the School Art “Junior High Champion” along Program aligns with the Show’s with a cash prize and scholarship to mission to support the education of Best of the Show – Holy Cow by Emily Glassell Junior Art School. She also Texas youth. Fielder. Ready To Get Your Life Back? Inner Vitality: Outer Rejuvenation: • Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy • CoolSculpt / Vanquish Fat Reduction • IV Vitamin Therapy/Chelation • Botox/Juvederm/Radiesse/Voluma • Weight Loss/Detoxification • Pain –Free Laser Hair Removal • Testosterone Replacement • Ultherapy Skin Tightening • Feminine Rejuvenation • Micro-Needling with PRP • Thyroid Optimization • Laser Tattoo Removal …And Much More
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By: Dr. David plethora of helmets, today, many parents fracture. Many times primary care Wallace, D.O., knee pads, elbow allow their children physicians or emergency facilities OakBend Medical Group pads, wrist pads and to go unsupervised diagnose the problem as a sprain other clothing while they are when it may actually be a growth We’ve all seen them, children which can be worn riding. If you are plate fracture. If it is reinjured while want them (adults do too) but there to protect the rider; unable to be there to there is a growth plate fracture, there are a few things you should know and, while they supervise your could potentially be permanent before you buy your child any kind might not be the child, it is important damage to that growth plate. of devices such as a hoverboard, fashion statement to make sure that Additionally, sometimes there can skateboard, bicycle, or scooter. your child wants to you speak with be permanent injury if the fracture is First and foremost is to make sure make, without your children about all the way through the growth plate HOSPITAL ROUND-UP HOSPITAL that whatever you are purchasing is protection there is a safety. Not only the or there is a partial dislocation of the age appropriate. Many devices are possibility of injury, usually painful clothing basics but make sure they growth plate. Those kinds of injuries designed to fit children and adults of but sometimes serious. know where they can and cannot must be handled within a few days all ages and sizes, and it is important It is important to remember that ride their devices. Many cities of the injury. If it is missed, the only to keep in mind that if you are not all preventative measures include restrict the use of hoverboards and thing that can be done is to wait to purchasing a device that it is articles of clothing. For example, skateboards on city streets, there are see what happens because if you try designed for the height and weight using headphones is a no-no; skateboard parks and BMX parks to manipulate the growth plate after of the child. headphones block out noises such as and bike trails through the city a few days you could potentially Once you’ve fulfilled your child’s cars, people, dogs, etc. that might be designed to keep the riders off of damage it more and possibly cause dream, what can you do to make a threat. heavy traffic areas. damage. That is why many times if sure that you’ve taken preventative In an ideal world, the children If the worse scenario happens and your child has a fracture, orthopedic measures to protect them? There is a would always be supervised but your child has an accident, there are specialists want them to be seen right several issues you should watch for away. immediately following a fall or Another problem with that can Specializing in Adult and injury. While not every injury means occur when seeing an emergency a trip to the emergency room, the facility is that parents are instructed Geriatric Medicine injury should be taken seriously until to follow up with the child’s doctor Accepting New Patients! you know exactly what is happening in two or three days, but by that to your child. Children with minor time it could be too late. It has fractures don’t always have pain and happened before where the growth swelling and sometimes no bruising. plate is pushed back a little and it’s Syed Gardezi, M.D. In fact, most of the fractures that been 4 days before I’ve seen the Internal Medicine Primary & Preventive Care Physician children get are not complete patient. At that time, we just have fractures. The first day you might to wait and see. If growth plate is use ice and watch the injury and give injured and not fixed, there side the child Tylenol or Ibuprofen. effects. 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For girls it is usually about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital two years after their first period so Nation’s 100 Top by the age of 14 or 15 most of the growth plates have closed. For Hospitals boys it can take as long as 18 years. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Many boys have open growth Hospital was named one of the plates at the age of 16 and 17 and nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by could still have fractures that do Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a not show up on x-rays. leading provider of data-driven There is one more thing that analytics and solutions to improve could help your child. Each year the quality of health care. your child has a school physical The Truven Health 100 Top and should be check for hearing, Hospitals study identifies vision and scoliosis. At one time hospitals and leadership teams these were tested in the schools, but that provide the highest level of providing exemplary, nonfederal hospitals. 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36 • Greatwood Monthly BUSINESSBUSINESS Central Fort Bend Chamber’s Hispanic Business Committee Hosts Cinco de Mayo Celebration The Chamber’s Hispanic Business Committee will host its annual Cinco de Mayo celebration presented by Legacy Ford in Rosenberg. This event is an opportunity to get connected in Fort Bend County by networking with Chamber members, business owners and community leaders while enjoying free food and drinks. The annual celebration is free to Chamber members and attracts several hundred people each year. Take part in the fun atmosphere from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at Legacy Ford located at 27225 Southwest Freeway in Rosenberg. There will be food, music and door prizes. Legacy Ford is celebrating 10 years in the Fort Bend County community and hosts multiple events each year to help foster growth through business and volunteer efforts. Owner Ron Ewer and his staff work hard to ensure customers leave with a positive experience, celebration, hosting the event and getting others the event. whether shopping for new or used vehicles. involved. Please contact Lisa McGarity at lmcgarity@ For the last five years Legacy Ford has played a Underwriting sponsorships are available for cfbca.org or 281-342-5464 for questions. You can vital role in the Chamber’s Cinco de Mayo $500 and Corporate sponsorships are $250 for register on our website at www.CFBCA.org. SUMMER CAMP Neighborhood Business Directory (14-18 Years)
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