Page 8 • INDEPENDENT • MAY 15, 2013 News Free Burgers to “Burgers” Methodist Sugar Land Hospital opens new on National Burger Day sports medicine fellowship program Smashburger, America’s fastest growing, fast casual “better burger” restaurant, today announced that in celebration of Na- Methodist Orthopaedic our fellow could conduct edu- will work with physicians and tional Burger Day on May 28 it will give away a FREE Classic Specialists of Texas (MOST) cational seminars on relevant orthopedic surgeons through- Smash™ nationwide to anyone with the last name “Burger,” or and Methodist Sugar Land topics, provide medical cov- out Houston in treating all variations thereof. Hospital are now offering an erage for tournaments, games level of athletes, and will be According to WhitePages.com, there are approximately accredited primary care sports and practices, handle pre-par- involved in hands-on learning 21,687 people in the United States with the last name “Burger” medicine fellowship program, ticipation physicals and even in training rooms and on the and 1,530 named “Hamburger.” Either way, burger lovers with designed to provide new phy- conduct fi eld research.” sidelines for a wide range of variations of “Burger” – or Berger, Weinberger, Rosenberger, sicians with the in-depth train- Dr. Braunreiter has high school, college and pro- etc. – in their names will receive one FREE Classic Smash™ ing needed to care for today’s directed sports medicine fel- fessional sports teams. in recognition of the holiday that celebrates America’s favorite athlete. lowship programs twice be- “It’s important to remember food. This offer is valid for redemption at all Smashburger The program will begin this fore, and he is excited about that our fellows will already locations in Houston. Proof of last name is required (i.e. val- year with one fellow and is ex- the opportunity to do so again have completed fellowships id driver’s license, passport or picture ID). Limit one Classic pected to grow in the future, on behalf of MOST and Meth- in their primary specialty, so Smash per ID. said Dr. David Braunreiter, odist Sugar Land Hospital. they are physicians who are “Burgers are an iconic American food. We’ve been eating board certifi ed primary care “This is an invaluable pro- undergoing additional training them for generations and burgers are America’s favorite food,” sports medicine specialist, gram for new physicians who to improve their knowledge of said Tom Ryan, Founder of Smashburger. “But just in the last who will manage the fellow- are interested in primary care the sports medicine specialty,” fi ve years or so, we have seen an explosion in people’s interest ship for MOST. sports medicine,” he says. said Dr. Braunreiter. “MOST to eat higher quality burgers than the typical fast food fare. Primary care sports medi- David Braunreiter, M.D. “But it’s also an important has highly experienced and “And with the average person eating 43 hamburgers per cine is a rapidly growing spe- asthma, blood pressure, diabe- asset for MOST and for the skilled physicians with a wide year, there is cause for celebration of a national holiday or “Na- cialty, driven by the advance tes, epilepsy, illness/infection patients we serve. MOST is range of sports medicine ex- tional Burger Day.” of highly competitive youth and overall safety of partici- well-known for its commit- pertise, and working with “We just opened our 200th restaurant last month and now sports and an increase in the pation. Our fellowship pro- ment to the community and to them will be an extremely we are in four international countries,” said David Prokupek, number of adults participating gram will provide advanced athletes of all levels, and hav- valuable experience for our President and CEO of Smashburger. “We saw the consumer in physically demanding ac- training – beyond the regular ing a full-time fellow will en- fellows, which in turn will trend in demand for quality burgers in the fast casual segment a tivities such as running, swim- medical training primary care able us to do even more.” translate into even better care few years ago. Our timing to introduce Smashburger couldn’t ming, skiing and more. physicians receive – to equip The program at Method- for patients.” have been better.” Opening its fi rst restaurant in 2007, Smash- “The need for sports medi- our trainees with knowledge ist Sugar Land Hospital joins For an appointment with burger came on the scene and now reports that growth and de- cine has grown beyond its needed to help active and ath- a similar fellowship program Dr. Braunreiter, or one of the mand in this better burger segment has never been stronger. roots in professional and col- letic individuals recover from started recently at Methodist MOST physicians, call 281- “We see a lot of runway ahead for more growth as people catch lege athletics,” said Dr. Braun- medical conditions and inju- Willowbrook Hospital. Par- 494-MOST (6678). on that there is a better way to eat burger,” added Prokupek. reiter. “Primary care sports ries and participate in good ticipants in both programs At Smashburger, the secret is in the smash. It starts with medicine physicians provide health.” 100-percent – fresh, never frozen, Certifi ed Angus Beef that is much more than orthopedic In addition to providing Faith & Freedom Texas smashed on a 400 degree fl at grill to sear in its juicy fl avor. To injury management, which specialized training to partici- further the “better burger” experience, its delicious burgers are is what most people think of pants, the fellowship program holds monthly meeting served on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of when they hear ‘sports medi- will enable MOST to extend Judge Darrell White, (retired) heads a group called the Amer- the freshest produce, cheeses and highest-quality condiments. cine.’ In addition to orthopedic its already extensive sports Smashburger’s juicy burgers are served alongside its hand- injury management, primary ican Judicial Alliance, a national organization based in Louisi- medicine services. ana. spun Häagen-Dazs® shakes, local craft beers, tempting sides care sports medicine physi- “The fellowship program and regional menu items created to please the palate. cians are also involved in the White is making an effort to restore the biblical foundations will give us additional resourc- of our courts by giving each court in America a Harlan Bible. management of a wide range es to see patients on a regular of medical conditions as they In 1906, Justice John Marshall Harlan gave his own personal basis as well as improve our Bible to the Supreme Court of the United States. It has become pertain to the athletic environ- community outreach,” said Dr. ment, including concussions, known as the “Harlan Bible” and is maintained by the Court’s City of Missouri City Braunreiter. “For example, Curator. Since its presentation, the Harlan Bible’s fl yleaf pages have Vicksburg Estates, Ltd. is now issuing an Invitation for Bids for the following: City of Missouri City been signed by every justice in succession shortly after taking the oath of offi ce. IFB #133-13 CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS, SANITARY SEWERS, AND WATER LINES TO SERVE LAKE SHORE HARBOUR SECTION FIVE. ORDINANCE Judge White has appeared on C-SPAN, The O’Reilly Factor, NO. O-13-14 and CNN Talk Back Live and numerous other television and Scope: Vicksburg Estates, Ltd., in accordance with the requirements of City of radio shows in support of returning a Bible based Curriculum to Missouri City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, will contract to construct the AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, CREATING following: REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 12 ENCOMPASSING RESERVE 16 AND RESERVE the Public Schools, for support of the Constitutional Restoration 17 IN BLOCK 3 OF LAKEVIEW BUSINESS PARK LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF 1. Approximately 2,800 LF of water lines (size varies). THE INTERSECTION OF BUFFALO RUN AND FONDREN ROAD IN THE CITY OF of America, and for other family-strengthening issues, legisla- 2. Approximately 2,300 LF of 24-inch R.C.P storm sewer MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; MAKING RELATED FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR tion and policies. 3. Approximately 4,400 LF of gravity sanitary sewer. SEVERABILITY. I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby The meeting will be held at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Cha- The Project will be constructed per the design plans provided with the bid certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said pel, 13333 SW Freeway Sugar Land on Thursday May 23 from package at the pre-bid. The successful contractor shall provide labor, materials, Ordinance No. O-13-14 approved on the second and fi nal reading by the City 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting is free and no prior registration is equipment and transportation necessary to perform under this contract per Council at its regular meeting held on May 6, 2013, as the same appears in specifi cations. the records of my offi ce. required. A social time will be from 7 to 7:15, and the meeting /s/ Maria Gonzalez will start at 7:15. There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid conference at 10:00 A.M. local time City Secretary For more information on Faith and Freedom Texas, visit on Tuesday May 28, 2013 in the offi ce of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. at 12121 Wickchester Lane, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77079. http://FaithAndFreedomTexas.com. City of Missouri City Bid responses will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. local time on Monday June 3, 2013 and then opened. Ninth Annual Impact A ORDINANCE Bid packages are available at the pre-bid from the offi ce of R. G. Miller Engineers, NO. O-13-13 Inc., at 12121 Wickchester Lane, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77079. Plans, specifi cations, Hero Weekend, May 18 - 20 and bid documents may be purchased for $50.00 non-refundable (cash or cashier’s AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION Impact A Hero gives Houstonians an opportunity to join check only). Make the checks payable to R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. 78, SOLID WASTE, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE, AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; national celebrities at Impact A Hero Weekend, May 18 - 20. Bids must be sealed, marked on the outside of the delivery envelope with the PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Meet and thank our severely wounded post 9/11 servicemen IFB name and number as listed above, and the date of opening. Bids must be I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby and women for sacrifi cing their minds, bodies and sometimes delivered to the attention of the Sealed Bid Box, City of Missouri City Purchasing certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said their lives. In 2012, the Impact A Hero Weekend set a NEW Offi ce, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, prior to the acceptance Ordinance No. O-13-13 approved on the second and fi nal reading by the City deadline. Bids marked improperly and therefore misdirected may be disqualifi ed. Council at its regular meeting held on May 6, 2013, as the same appears in record of over $910,000 in donations, sponsorships and par- Bids are opened in public in the City Hall Council Chambers. the records of my offi ce. ticipation. /s/ Maria Gonzalez Philanthropist, Founder and CEO of the NFL Houston Tex- City Secretary ans, Bob McNair, Texans Center Chris Myers and team con- City of Missouri City tinue their longstanding support for this exciting weekend. The McNair Foundation and the Houston Texans have been sup- PUBLIC HEARING City of Missouri City porting this event since 2005. LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public Events include: Impact A Hero 5k Walk Run and Wheel on hearing on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. at Reliant Stadium. This year, Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION/DATE: The City Council of the City of Missouri City will hold a public Impact A Hero anticipates more than 3,000 runners, including PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against a request to rezone an approximate hearing on Monday June 3, 2013 at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City 50 wounded heroes and their families. Honorary Chairman, 30.00 acre tract of land from LC-3, retail district to MF-2, multifamily residential Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m. Houston Texans Center Chris Myers along with several of his district. PURPOSE: To receive comments for or against the proposed adoption of coaches and teammates will participate with our wounded he- SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located south of Trammel Fresno Road, east an amended Future Land Use and Character Map to change the character roes. The Texans also sponsor the kid’s area at the race. After- of the Fort Bend Parkway and west of Fort Bend Independent School District’s designation of a tract of land from Business Park to Suburban Character. wards, the crowd will be entertained by a live concert. Hightower High School. SITE LOCATION: The subject area is located southeast of the intersection of Houston Texans, Bob McNair and wife Janice are the Honor- SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The subject site can be described as being a 30.00 Trammel-Fresno Road and the Fort Bend Parkway. ary Chairs of the Hall of Fame Gala Dinner, Diamonds & Den- acre tract of land, out of the residue of that certain tract of land called 44.8957 im on Sunday, May 19 at Reliant Stadium. Corporate leaders, acres conveyed to Hannover Estates, Ltd. from Partridge Glen, Ltd. by deed fi led FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the philanthropists and sport celebrities will come together to raise for record under Fort Bend County Clerk’s File No. 2000-099935 and out of that subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday certain tract of land called 21.0199 acres conveyed to Hannover Estates, Ltd. from through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email funds in support of our wounded veterans and their families. Partridge Glen, Ltd. by deed fi led for record under Fort Bend County Clerk’s File the Development Services Department – Planning Division at planning@ The Impact A Hero, Golf Challenge will begin at 10 a.m. No. 2000-099932, being situated in the Moses Shipman Survey, Abstract No. 86, missouricitytx.gov for further information. on Monday, May 20 at Champions Golf Club with Honorary Fort Bend County, Texas. Chairman, Jackie Burke. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site Impact A Hero is a non-partisan 501(c) (3) organization that are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday provides immediate and ongoing emotional & fi nancial support from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department – Planning Division at [email protected] for for our severely wounded veterans injured in the post 9/11 com- further information. bat and their families. Visit www.impactahero.org for more details. Pink in the Park to honor breast cancer survivors Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and the Sugar Land Skeeters will team up to honor breast cancer survivors during Pink in the Park on Friday, May 17 at Constellation Field. The Skeeters take the fi eld at 7:05 p.m. during the fourth game of a six-game home stand against the Bridgeport Bluefi sh. During Pink in the Park, all breast cancer survivors in attendance will receive a special gift and on-fi eld recognition. There will be no doubt that this event focuses on breast cancer as attendees wear pink and the Skeeters’ players wear pink jerseys. Following the game, an auction of the Skeeters’ jerseys will take place with all proceeds benefi